RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
IIRC, the YashicaMat is a little on the slow side, so take that into consideration. If you want to shoot MF, then you might want to consider getting something faster like a Rolleiflex.
GeneW
Veteran
Ray, presumably you mean a Rollei with an f/2.8 lens. Many Rolleiflexes, including my 3.5F Planar are f/3.5 and no faster than a YashicaMat or Autocord.RayPA said:
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Todd.Hanz
Guest
I had a 124G, it was lighter and more plasticky feeling than my rolleis. Image quality was on par with them though. If you don't have a TLR already and can't borrow one then I'd get it, it's an inexpensive way to shoot square and if you decide not to keep it, it'll sell easily. Also check out Seagull's offering, never had one but I've seen some nice images come out of them.
Todd
Todd
RayPA
Ignore It (It'll go away)
GeneW said:
Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Rolleiflex offers a faster option.
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KoNickon
Nick Merritt
The Yashinon lens on the 124/124G is a cracker -- and it's also on the later models of the Yashica D. But another reason to love these cameras is the very bright focusing screen (helped by an f2.8 viewing lens).
csaunders
f8 and be there.
I have one and I love it.
Loaded with Velvia 100:
Loaded with Delta 400:
These are only to show the lens characteristics; please ignore the compositions (and focus issues!). Suffice to say the sharpness of MF is unbelievable!
Loaded with Velvia 100:
Loaded with Delta 400:
These are only to show the lens characteristics; please ignore the compositions (and focus issues!). Suffice to say the sharpness of MF is unbelievable!
csaunders
f8 and be there.
p.s. forgot to mention that the lens on mine is terribly prone to flaring though. Even with the Yashica hood I can't point it near anything above a 40watt bulb or I get nothing but haze...
literiter
Well-known
jamesj said:so i have been thinking about getting a yashica 124g and i was wondering are they as good as everyone says they are. the photos i have seen so far are awesome. or will i be disappointed...
help me out or in other words persuade me to get one...
I really like this camera. For the price of these things, they are excellent. The film winding is a little noisy, the finder is a little dark, but after that you will have a fantastic picture taker.
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rich815
Guest
Al Patterson said:
Not really. Decent user Rolleicords with Xenar lenses can be had for $50-100 USD. No doubt the 124G will have it's fans and certainly can produce great images but after handling one in a shop once they just seem to me so plasticky and not nearly as well built as a Rolleicord or Rolleiflex. With patience great Rolleiflex and 'cord finds can be had. In fact I got one of my Rolleflexes (a 2.8E Planar) in ugly yet very useable condition for $175 USD. I did get a CLA but now I have a perfectly working unbeleiveable Rolleiflex for about what a good 124G would cost. My 2.8C Xenotar in immaculate condition was only $275 USD and my ugly, but again, good user 3.5E3 Rolleiflex I got for $125 USD!
124G may be good but given a choice and little price difference I'd take a Rollei any day.
Toby
On the alert
I saw one of these in my local camera shop for £130 today - reading this is like torture!
jamesj
Well-known
i found a Yashica 124 not the "G" model in a antique store for like 275 yesterday. it seemed ok but i wasnt sure what i was looking for.
and it seemed a little expensive to me.
what all do you think?
and it seemed a little expensive to me.
what all do you think?
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
James, $275 for the 124, even the 124G, is high, by 45-50%, I'd say. For that kind of money you could find a Rolleiflex.
In looking for a Yashica TLR, the thing to check out is the film wind mechanism -- specifically, make sure there's no frame overlap. Generally speaking, the shutters on these cameras should not give you trouble; the Copal shutter seem to keep their speeds well. I can't say the same for the Synchro-Compurs on the Rolleis. The Rolleis may be better built overall, but the Yashicas are fine (but check out the frame spacing).
In looking for a Yashica TLR, the thing to check out is the film wind mechanism -- specifically, make sure there's no frame overlap. Generally speaking, the shutters on these cameras should not give you trouble; the Copal shutter seem to keep their speeds well. I can't say the same for the Synchro-Compurs on the Rolleis. The Rolleis may be better built overall, but the Yashicas are fine (but check out the frame spacing).
Wahoo
Washing on Siegfried Line
jamesj said:
The most recent 124G that I've seen advertised in a 'local rag' was for £80 (USD155) and frankly I wasn't interested, I've bought cheaper 'mint' versions in the past.
They do take nice piccies though.
