TLR120
beginnerintermediate
Discontinued
Yashica Mat 124G
1968-1986
Affordable medium format entry
Format
120
Shutter
1/500
Max speed
Metering
TTL
Battery req.
Weight
1060g
Best For
- Affordable medium format entry
- Portrait photography
- Street photography
- Learning TLR shooting
Features
- 80mm f/3.5 Yashinon taking lens
- 6x6 format
- 120 and 220 film capability
- Built-in light meter
- Crank film advance
- Copal shutter
Limitations
- Fixed lens only
- Waist-level composing takes practice
- Parallax at close focus
- Mercury battery discontinued
Common Issues to Check
- Sticky shutter blades
- Light meter failure (mercury battery)
- Focus screen deterioration
- Taking lens fungus
- Film advance issues
Buying Guide
The last and best Yashica TLR. Affordable entry to medium format 6x6. The Yashinon lens is sharp. Mercury battery for meter - use Wein cell or work without. Test shutter at all speeds. Check both lenses for fungus/haze. A working 124G produces beautiful medium format images at bargain prices.
Pricing
Typical Range£150 - £350
Excellent Condition~£450
Great value for medium format; prices rising
Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.
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