--- In yashicatlr@yahoogroups.com, "mikesullivan59"
<mikesullivan59@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> I recently picked up an old 'Mat with Lumaxar lenses on eBay. I
> haven't had time to finish the roll yet, but I'll post a few
> pictures as well as my opinions when time permits. I think it should
> be okay, the camera seems to be as good as the seller described it,
> with nice clean lenses and very good overall condition. The camera
> looks like a winner, but I'll have to see prints first to be sure.
>
> Mike Sullivan
> --- In yashicatlr@yahoogroups.com, "Tom" <tom@> wrote:
> >
> > Is there anyone out there who is using a Yashica TLR with Lumaxar
> lens.
> >
> > I've just sent one to Mark Hama in GA. He has looked it over and
> says
> > it looks good. Soon I will have it back after he does a CLA on the
> > unit. This is the third Yashica TLR I have sent him.
> >
> > First was a Yashica 635 which he installed Yashinon lens in place of
> > the Yashikor + CLA. Now it shoots as good as it looks. It was as
> mint
> > as they come except for 40+ years of dirt and dust.
> >
> > Second was a MAT 124 which I had done before giving it to my son.
> >
> > The third is I guess it is a YashicaFlex from the last 1950's which
> I
> > will use as a back up for the 635 unless it turns out to be better.
> >
> > I would love to hear from anyone who has first hand experience with
> > the Lumaxar lens.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Tom
> >
>

I am looking forward to the photos. Is this your first Yashica TLR or
do you have others?

I started with a MAT 124G which my daughter has now. Then I got a 635
that is so clean it is had to believe it is 40+ years old. Pics of
them can be seen at: www.kelticknot.com Click on one of the lower
"knots" (Old camera - new hobby).

Regards,

Tom O'Brien