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Yashica 635

The Yashica 635 is a medium-format twin-lens reflex camera introduced in the late 1950s. Unusually for a TLR, it was designed to shoot both 120 roll film and, with a supplied adapter kit, 35mm film, which was its main point of differentiation when new.

At recent UK auction, the Yashica 635 has changed hands at hammer prices of roughly £40–£65, with a median around £56 across the sales on record. As of today the 635 sells for similar money to other entry-level Yashica TLRs, and value is heavily condition-led: examples retaining the original 35mm adapter kit and case tend to sit at the upper end of that range, while bodies with hazy viewing screens or sticky shutters trade lower.

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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: September 2025

Date Price Source
Sep 2025 £60 Special Auction Services
Sep 2025 £50 Special Auction Services
Sep 2024 £75 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £45 Special Auction Services
Jun 2024 £60 Special Auction Services
Jun 2024 £56 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £40 Special Auction Services
Mar 2023 £56 Flints Auctions
May 2021 £65 Harper Field Auctions
Jul 2017 £45 Harper Field Auctions
Nov 2001 £58 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Yashica 635 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices put the Yashica 635 in the £40–£65 region, with a typical clean working example around the mid-£50s.

How much does a Yashica 635 sell for at auction?

Sales on record range from £40 to £65 at the hammer, excluding buyer's premium, with the 2025 results clustering at £50–£60.

Does the 35mm adapter kit affect the price?

Yes — the 635's value rests partly on its dual-format capability, so examples that still include the complete 35mm adapter kit tend to achieve the upper end of the price range.

Is the Yashica 635 a good first medium-format camera?

It is one of the more affordable entry points to 6x6 TLR shooting, and at current prices it offers 120 capability for roughly the cost of a roll of film and processing many times over.

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