Used Yashica T4 'Safari' Special Edition
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent overall condition with camera showing virtually no signs of use. Lens clean and free from haze/fungus. All operations fully functional. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 3 month warranty |
| Includes | Case |
At a glance: Yashica T4 Safari - cult 35mm compact with Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, olive-green edition.
About this lens
The Yashica T4 'Safari' Special Edition is a cult-classic 35mm compact camera - fixed 35mm f/3.5 Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, autofocus, highly celebrated image quality. The Safari edition is a distinctive olive-green colour variant. One of the most sought-after film compact cameras.
Build & handling
| Type | 35mm compact autofocus camera (cult classic) |
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| Film format | 35mm (135) |
| Lens | Fixed Carl Zeiss Tessar T* 35mm f/3.5 |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Metering | Multi-segment |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Weight | Approx. 200g |
| Edition | Safari (olive-green special edition) |
Works with
- Uses 35mm (135) film
- Fixed Zeiss lens (not interchangeable)
Best for
A cult film-compact - the Yashica T4 is celebrated for its Carl Zeiss Tessar 35mm f/3.5 lens, which delivers notably sharp, characterful images for a consumer compact. The Safari edition adds distinctive olive-green styling. Prices for T4s have risen steeply in recent years as film photography has regained popularity - this is a genuine collector's camera.
Frequently asked questions
Why are Yashica T4s so expensive used?
Cult status in the film-revival community - the Zeiss Tessar 35mm f/3.5 delivers excellent image quality, and the T4 has been used by notable photographers (including Terry Richardson). Used prices have risen significantly in the last decade as film photography has regained popularity.
Specifications
| Type | Compact Film |
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| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Yashica |