Yashica 72-E 35mm Compact

Yashica 72-E 35mm Compact - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Compact with Yashinon 28mm f/2.8 Lens and Copal-X Shutter

The Yashica 72-E is a practical and capable 35mm viewfinder camera from Yashica’s respected compact lineup — combining a sharp Yashinon 28mm f/2.8 fixed lens with a reliable Copal-X shutter in a slim and pocketable body. The Yashinon 28mm f/2.8 delivers sharp and characterful images with a natural wide-angle perspective that suits everyday, street, and travel photography equally well. The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers good low-light performance for a compact camera of this class. The Copal-X is a reliable and precise Japanese mechanical shutter that delivers accurate exposure across a useful range of shutter speeds. Serial number SR 3034161.

Key Features

• Yashinon 28mm f/2.8 fixed lens — sharp wide-angle Yashica optic
• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture for good low-light performance
• Copal-X shutter — reliable and precise Japanese mechanical shutter
• Wide-angle 28mm perspective — ideal for landscapes, interiors, and group shots
• Compact and pocketable — ideal for travel and everyday carry
• Simple and intuitive controls for effortless everyday shooting
• Direct optical viewfinder for accurate framing
• A classic piece of Japanese compact camera engineering history

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; Yashinon coatings intact
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; aperture and focus controls operating smoothly; film transport functioning as expected

“The Yashica 72-E is a charming and capable Japanese compact that delivers reliable wide-angle Yashinon optics and accurate Copal-X shutter performance in a slim and pocketable package. The 28mm perspective captures more of the scene than standard compact cameras — a genuine practical advantage for landscapes and group shots — and the fast f/2.8 aperture handles lower light conditions with ease.”

What’s Included

• Yashica 72-E camera

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Yashica
• Model: 72-E
• Serial Number: SR 3034161
• Lens: Yashinon 28mm f/2.8 (fixed)
• Shutter: Copal-X
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Zone focus
• Exposure: Manual
• Shutter Speed: 1/30s – 1/250s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/22
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.9m
• Filter Thread: 46mm
• Viewfinder: Direct optical viewfinder
• Built-in Flash: No — flash sync socket
• Dimensions: approx. 118 x 72 x 50mm
• Weight: approx. 290g
• Type: Compact Film Cameras
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition