Yashica Zoomate 140

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This compact and lightweight point & shoot for 35mm film was introduced in 1998 (after Yashica had rebranded itself as Kyocera). As one of their Zoomate models, it offers a 10-element, 9-group lens zoomable between 38 and 140mm in focal length. Sacrificed to maintain compactness is the [Lens#Lens Speed|lens speed]: f/6.2 at the wide setting, and f/11.7 at full telephoto. Thus use of the built-in electronic flash becomes mandatory in many situations.

Links

• Zoomate 140 introduction, press release from Kyocera (Americas)
• Specifications from CNET reviews archive