Evolution of the 6x6 Yashinon 80 mm lens

[silbersalz]

If one has an interest in Yashica Mat cameras, he or she will find many different models at vearious price points. In Germany a Yashica Mat 124 G in good condition sells for 400+ € today. The earlier Yashica Mat sells for around 100 €. Of course, there are some differences, like the light meter in the 124G. However, the most important aspects of the cameras remain similar. So I was wondering, if there are any differences regarding the taking lens. Did the Yashinon also have any kind of evolution, or is a Yashinon on an 80s Yashica Mat the same lens as the Yashinon from the 50s?

 

[xkaes]

You could ask the experts over at:

https://yashica.boards.net/

 

[lecarp]

This site should answer all you questions.

https://yashicatlr.com/LensesShutters.html

Enjoy!

 

[blee1996]

In my personal experience with several generations of Yashica 6x6, the Yashikor and Lumaxar are both excellent Tessar copies. And even the Yashikor can be very nice in the right hands. So I will not hesitate to go for the earlier Yashica models. If anything, the earlier Yashica-Mat are a bit meatier due to use of more metal parts.