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38mm f/3.8 Yashica Prime
Equipped with dedicated glass optics offering authentic analog rendering and vibrant color contrast.
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01 / 07Yashica MF-2 Super DX 35mm Compact Film Camera — photograph 6
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
Dating to the post-merger Kyocera era, this Yashica 35mm point-and-shoot camera combines accessible automated photography with reliable Japanese optics. It features a fixed Yashica 38mm f/3.8 prime lens, integrated electronic flash, and DX automatic film speed recognition. The camera is accompanied by its original embossed Yashica soft zip case and strap.
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Integrated Flash Unit
Features a built-in horizontal electronic flash tube with fluted diffuser for indoor and low-light shooting.
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DX Auto-Sensing System
Automatically recognizes cartridge DX barcodes to eliminate manual ISO configuration mistakes.
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Kyocera Heritage Mark
Displays the dual corporate branding of Yashica alongside Kyocera's classic corporate crystal emblem.
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Ergonomic Handgrip
Features a molded right-hand front finger contour for stable handheld composition and shooting.
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Original Fitted Case
Comes complete with its bespoke black padded carrying pouch featuring embossed Yashica branding.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Kyocera / Yashica Co., Ltd.
Origin
Japan
Year
1988
Department
cameras
Packed shipment
2.5 kg · 35 × 28 × 22 cm
Lens
Yashica Lens 38mm 1:3.8
Film Format
35mm (135) with DX film speed sensing
Flash
Built-in electronic flash
Viewfinder
Optical direct-vision finder with brightline window
Included Accessories
Embossed Yashica fitted zippered case and strap
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Yashica MF-2 Super DX 35mm Compact Film Camera — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Yashica MF-2 Super DX 35mm Compact Film Camera — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Yashica MF-2 Super DX 35mm Compact Film Camera; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Optics & Integration
The Kyocera Era of Everyday 35mm
Shown alongside its custom zip case, this camera exemplifies the dependable point-and-shoot design manufactured after Kyocera absorbed Yashica, delivering quality prime optics in a lightweight, user-friendly body for everyday snapshots.
Design Detail
Simple Street Precision
The uncluttered front plate highlights the 38mm f/3.8 lens, framed with distinctive red accent rings and flanked by the DX film sensor symbol, providing effortless snapshot capability without complicated exposure menus.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1983
Kyocera Acquires Yashica
Kyocera Corporation integrates Yashica's camera operations, combining fine ceramics and electronics with classic optics.
1985
Adoption of DX Encoding
Yashica compact cameras integrate automated DX cassette code detection for seamless film speed indexing.
1988
MF-2 Super DX Introduced
The streamlined MF-2 Super DX arrives on the consumer market featuring an upgraded 38mm f/3.8 prime lens.
Present
Analog Revival
Simple fixed-lens compact 35mm cameras from this era gain enduring popularity among modern street photographers.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The camera body is in very good cosmetic condition with crisp gold and red decals and minimal visible surface wear. The 38mm f/3.8 lens front element and viewfinder optics appear clean and free of notable scratches. The accompanying black Yashica zip case is fully intact with light surface creasing consistent with age.
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InspectedLens & Sensor
The front glass of the 38mm f/3.8 lens is clear, and the light meter sensor cell seated above the optics appears undamaged.
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InspectedBody Cosmetics
The black textured composite body shows minimal scuffs, with bright Yashica, Kyocera, and red DX graphics.
✓
InspectedFlash & Windows
Both the front fluted flash reflector and adjacent viewfinder glass are clear, complete, and free of cracks.
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InspectedFitted Soft Case
The original padded black vinyl zip case shows normal gentle creasing, clean piping, and intact stitched lettering.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
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your collection.
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Yashica MF-2 Super DX 35mm Compact Film Camera