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Yashica A

The Yashica A is a 6x6 medium-format twin-lens reflex camera taking 120 roll film, produced by the Japanese maker Yashica from the mid-1950s. It sat at the entry level of Yashica's TLR range, offering a simpler specification than the later Yashica-Mat models aimed at amateur users moving up from 35mm.

At UK auction today the Yashica A is an inexpensive entry into medium-format TLR shooting, with recent hammer prices sitting in the £20–£35 range on a very small sample of sales. Because these are saleroom hammer results rather than dealer retail, working examples in clean cosmetic condition tend to sell for more once restored and serviced, and condition of the taking lens and shutter is the dominant factor in what a body is worth.

Sales History

Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.

Prices updated: June 2024

Date Price Value GBP Source
Jun 2024 £20 £20 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Dec 2023 £35 £35 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Jul 2023 £55 £55 🇬🇧 David Duggleby

Frequently asked questions

What is a Yashica A worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices for the Yashica A have fallen between £20 and £35, making it one of the cheaper ways into 120 TLR photography.

How much does a Yashica A sell for at auction?

On the limited recent sales we have recorded the camera has sold for around £20 to £35 at the hammer, with cleaner, fully working examples tending toward the upper end of that range.

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

Its low price, simple controls and 6x6 negative size make it an accessible introduction to medium format, provided the shutter and lenses have been checked before purchase.