Yashica Mat-124
The penultimate Yashica TLR — refined and ready for professionals.
Specifications
| Taking Lens | Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 |
| Viewing Lens | Yashinon 80mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Elements | 4 |
| Shutter | Copal SV |
| Shutter Speeds | 1s - 1/500s + B |
| Light Meter | CdS coupled |
| Filter Mount | Bay I |
| Focusing | Crank with helicoid |
- First 124 model
- Combined best features of earlier Yashica TLRs
- CdS meter
- 120/220 film capability
History
The Mat-124 refined everything Yashica had learned over a decade of TLR production. Named for its ability to shoot 12 exposures on 120 film or 24 on 220 film, it featured a CdS meter and improved Yashinon optics that could hold their own against far more expensive cameras.
Innovations
- CdS metering
- 120/220 switching
- Improved Yashinon optics
Collector Notes
Predecessor to the more refined 124G. Still excellent quality.
Current Market Prices (USD)
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Poor | $60 – $100 |
| Average | $120 – $160 |
| Good | $180 – $240 |
| Excellent | $250 – $320 |
| Mint | $300 – $400 |
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