Yashica's 35mm film SLR system that was based on the M42 screw mount and succeeded the Pentamatic system with its proprietary bayonet mount. The system included two camera lines, J and TL, and an extensive range of lenses, from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto and telephoto zooms.
THE J-SERIES CAMERAS:
THE TL-SERIES CAMERAS:
THE YASHINON LENSES:
The actual manufacturer of these lenses was Tomioka Optical Works, one of the largest and most reputable lens manufacturers in Japan. The relationship between Tomioka and Yashica began already in 1953, and in August 1968 the company was acquired by Yashica.
With the release of the Contax RTS with its bayonet lens mount in 1975, production of Yashica M42 cameras ceased, with the exception of the TL-Electro which was produced until about 1978.
| Model | Shutter | Metering | Modes | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35mm film SLR cameras with the M42 mount (14) | ||||
| Yashica Penta J aka Yashica Reflex 35 |
M, 1/500 | -- | M | 1961 |
| Yashica J-3 | M, 1/500 | Window | M | 1962 |
| Yashica J-5 | M, 1/1000 | Window | M | 1964 |
| Yashica J-P | M, 1/500 | -- | M | 1964 |
| Yashica J-4 | M, 1/500 | Window | M | 1965 |
| Yashica TL-Super | M, 1/1000 | TTL • WA | M | 1966 |
| Yashica J-7 | M, 1/1000 | Window | M | 1966 |
| Yashica TL Electro X | E, 1/1000 | TTL • WA | M | 1968 |
| Yashica TL | M, 1/500 | TTL • WA | M | 1968 |
| Yashica TL-E | M, 1/500 | TTL • WA | M | 1969 |
| Yashica TL Electro X ITS | E, 1/1000 | TTL • WA | M | 1970 |
| Yashica TL-Electro | M, 1/1000 | TTL • WA | M | 1972 |
| Yashica Electro AX | E, 1/1000 | TTL • WA | AM | 1972 |
| Yashica FFT | M, 1/1000 | TTL • WA | M | 1973 |
No dedicated lenses for architectural photography with perspective correction.
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