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Yashica YF (Nicca)

The Yashica YF is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced in collaboration with Nicca, the Japanese maker whose Leica-screw-mount bodies Yashica absorbed in the late 1950s. It uses the 39mm Leica thread mount and was positioned as a late-era LTM rangefinder aimed at enthusiasts familiar with the Nicca/Leica III-series layout.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the Yashica YF have ranged from around £290 to £550, with a median near £410 — figures that reflect wholesale saleroom results rather than dealer retail. As of today in 2026, clean, fully working examples with original top plates tend to sell at the upper end of that range, while cosmetically tired or non-functional bodies are worth noticeably less. Collectors treat it as a scarce Nicca derivative, so condition and completeness drive what the camera sells for.

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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 £180 £180 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Nov 2020 £471 £380 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Nov 2019 USD 450 £349 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin
Nov 2014 EUR 950 £751 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 550 £466 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction
Mar 2007 £192 £160 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 2005 £330 £275 🇬🇧 Christie's
Aug 2000 £470 £400 🇬🇧 Christie's
Aug 2000 £446 £380 🇬🇧 Christie's
Jun 1999 £368 £320 🇬🇧 Christie's
Nov 1998 £287 £250 🇬🇧 Christie's
Aug 1998 £287 £250 🇬🇧 Christie's
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Frequently asked questions

What is a Yashica YF worth at UK auction today?

Recorded hammer prices sit between roughly £290 and £550, with a median close to £410; the exact value depends heavily on cosmetic condition and shutter function.

How much does a Yashica YF sell for compared with other Nicca-derived rangefinders?

The YF typically sells for a similar or slightly higher price than comparable late Nicca bodies because of its short production and Yashica-branded scarcity.

Does the Yashica YF take Leica screw-mount lenses?

Yes, it uses the 39mm Leica thread mount, so standard LTM lenses will fit, which supports its ongoing value among users as well as collectors.

What most affects the price of a Yashica YF?

Shutter accuracy, rangefinder alignment, and originality of the top plate and engravings are the main factors; tidy, working examples achieve the strongest results.

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