Yashica · Point & Shoot
Yashica T4
A pocket point-and-shoot hiding a legendary Zeiss Tessar 35mm f/3.5 — beloved for its crisp, characterful rendering.
~$380–700 typical used price · updated 2026-09-23
01Quick character
Editorial guidance, not lab measurements — examples vary, and film & processing change the result.
02Best for
Use cases: Street · Everyday · Travel
Control: Point and shoot
Beginner friendly: 5/5
Portability: 5/5
What it feels like
A point & shoot with autofocus focusing and automatic exposure — A pocket point-and-shoot hiding a legendary Zeiss Tessar 35mm f/3.5 — beloved for its crisp, characterful rendering.
03Key specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Camera type | Point & Shoot |
| Lens | 35mm f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar |
| Focusing | Autofocus |
| Exposure | Automatic |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Production | 1990–1994 |
Known buying issues
- Premium used prices
- LCD panel can fail
- Flash capacitor can die
04Used buying checklist
- Test AF and exposure lock
- Check the LCD panel is complete
- Fire the flash twice
When possible, test a camera before buying — or buy from sellers with real return policies.
05Film pairings
Recommendations, not guarantees — exposure, processing and scanning change the final look.
Kodak Gold 200
The classic warm pairing for the T4's Zeiss look.
Portra 400
Smooth, filmic color that lets the lens shine.
06Current price options
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