Affordable Yashica TLR with quality Yashinon 80mm on 6x6, the most accessible genuine TLR experience available.
The Yashica Mat 80mm f/3.5 is a Japanese 6×6cm twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera from Yashica, a major competitor to the Rolleicord in the affordable TLR market. Fixed Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 lens. Fixed lenses.
6×6cm format (120 rollfilm, 12 exposures). Fixed Yashinon 80mm f/3.5 taking lens. Compur or Copal leaf shutter. Waist-level finder. Fixed lenses — no interchangeable mount.
The Yashica Mat series were well-regarded Japanese TLRs competing directly with Rollei's Rolleicord in the affordable medium format market. The 80mm f/3.5 Yashinon delivers quality results. The larger 80mm (vs Rollei's 75mm) provides a slightly tighter perspective.
On the used market the Yashica Mat 80mm f/3.5 is a practical and affordable medium format TLR. Condition checks: Yashinon taking lens element, shutter at all speeds, film transport. Fixed lenses — no interchangeable mount.