Yashica T4
The Yashica T4 is a 35mm autofocus compact film camera with a fixed Carl Zeiss Tessar 35mm f/3.5 lens, introduced in the early 1990s. It was positioned as a premium point-and-shoot, built around the Zeiss-branded optic that distinguishes the T-series from most consumer compacts of its era.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Yashica T4 have ranged from roughly £110 to £300, with a median around £200 across the last two years. Values today are strongly condition-sensitive, with clean, fully working examples sitting at the top of that range while bodies with LCD bleed, flash faults or cosmetic wear sell for less; the Tessar-lens compact segment remains an active part of the film-camera market in 2026.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | — | — | 0 | — |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2025
| Date | Price | Source | Variant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | £106 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
|
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 111) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
black, body P-F, not powering up. |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| May 2025 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
|
Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 108) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
A Yashica T4 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G, some light marks & scratches, with Carl Zeiss T* 35mm f/3.5 |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Jan 2025 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers | — | |
|
Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 185) Title: Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
no.599009 with Carl Zeiss T* Tessar f3.5 35mm lens, in original box |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Sep 2024 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Tennants Auctioneers | — | |
|
Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools (Lot 303) Title: Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
no.599009 with Carl Zeiss T* Tessar f3.5 35mm lens, in original box |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Aug 2024 | £325 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
|
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 27) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact Film Camera
Description:
with Carl Zeiss Tessar T* f/3.5 35mm lens, body, VG-E, powers up and appears to function, lens, VG, complete with maker's case and instructions |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Apr 2024 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
|
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 95) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
A Yashica T4 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body VG, with Carl Zeiss T* 35mm f/3.5 Tessar lens, elements VG, in |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Apr 2024 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
|
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 62) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
black, circa 1994, made by Kyocera, serial no.207603, with a Carl Zeiss T* Tessar f/3.5 35mm lens, powers up, shutter and flash fires, otherwise |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Dec 2023 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
|
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 396) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
A Yashica T4 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss T* 35mm f/3.5 lens, elements VG and wrist |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Aug 2023 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
|
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 158) Title: A Yashica T4 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter & flash working at time of auction, Optics G-VG, (Qty: 1) |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Jun 2023 | £270 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
|
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 30) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
A Yashica T4 Compact Camera, powers up, shutter working, flash working, self timer working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss T* 35mm f/3.5 lens, elements G- |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Apr 2023 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | — | |
|
Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 185) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact Camera
Description:
A Yashica T4 Compact Camera, powers up, flash working, self-timer working, body G-VG, with Carl Zeiss T* 35mm f/3.5 Tessar lens, elements VG, with |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
| Nov -0001 | £338 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | — | |
|
Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 663) Title: A Yashica T4 Compact 35mm Film Camera
Description:
black, 1994, serial no. 637451, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/3.5 35mm lens, powers up, winds on when back closed, lens extends, shutter fires, body and |
||||
|
Loading...
|
||||
Frequently asked questions
What is a Yashica T4 worth today?
Based on UK auction hammer results over the last two years, a Yashica T4 is typically worth between about £110 and £300, with a median value near £200.
How much does a Yashica T4 sell for at auction?
Recent UK saleroom results show the T4 selling for £106 to £300, with clean, fully working bodies commanding the higher end of that price range.
Why does the Yashica T4 hold its value?
Demand is driven by the fixed Carl Zeiss Tessar 35mm f/3.5 lens and the camera's pocketable compact format, which keeps interest steady among film shooters looking for a premium point-and-shoot.
What faults should I check before buying a Yashica T4?
Check the LCD for segment bleed, confirm autofocus accuracy, test the flash, and inspect the lens for scratches or fungus, since service parts are no longer readily available.