Yashica 44
The Yashica 44 is a twin-lens reflex camera that takes 4x4cm square images on 127 roll film. It was introduced in the mid-1950s and positioned as a compact, lower-cost TLR aimed at amateur photographers, sitting beneath the larger 6x6 Yashica-Mat in the range.
Sales data for the Yashica 44 is thin, with one recorded UK auction hammer result of £88 in 2023 — a wholesale saleroom level rather than a retail asking price. On that limited evidence the camera sells for under £100 today, though clean, fully working examples with a clear viewing screen and a working shutter can be worth more, while the value of any individual body is highly condition-dependent.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: January 2026
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| Jan 2026 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 258) Title: A Yashica-44 TLR Camera
Description:
grey leatherette, body VG, shutter working, viewfinder clear, with Yashicor f/3.5 60mm lens, optics G, with leather case and lens hood in case. |
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| Mar 2023 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 280) Title: A Yashica 44 Medium Format TLR Camera
Description:
grey & black, body G-VG, shutter working, with a Yashinin f/3.5 60mm lens, optics VG-E, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jan 2021 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 463) Title: A Yashica-44 TLR Camera
Description:
grey, serial no. FL1120148, with Yashinon f/3.5 60mm lens in Copal-SV shutter, body, VG-E, shutter working, lens, VG-E, elements clean and clear, (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Yashica 44 worth today?
Based on a single UK auction hammer result of £88, a Yashica 44 in usable condition is worth roughly £80–£100 at saleroom level, though the very limited data means individual prices vary.
How much does a Yashica 44 sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction sale we have for the Yashica 44 hammered at £88 in 2023, which gives a rough guide to its current price but is not a firm market median.
Does the Yashica 44 still take readily available film?
No — the Yashica 44 uses 127 roll film, which is no longer mass-produced and is only available from a small number of specialist suppliers, which affects its practical value to users.