Yashica Electro 35 GSN 35mm Rangefinder Kit

Yashica Electro 35 GSN 35mm Rangefinder Kit - Good Condition | Iconic Japanese Rangefinder with Fast 45mm f/1.7 Lens & Accessories

The Yashica Electro 35 GSN is one of the most celebrated and iconic 35mm rangefinder cameras ever produced — a beautifully engineered Japanese classic that combines a fast Color Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.7 lens with Yashica's acclaimed electronic aperture priority automatic exposure system. Introduced in the early 1970s, the Electro 35 GSN was the pinnacle of the Electro 35 series — refined, reliable, and capable of producing outstanding results in virtually any lighting condition. This exceptional example comes complete with two Yashikor Aux Telephoto 4 Y701 converters and a tele/wide finder, all with cases — making it one of the most complete and versatile Electro 35 GSN kits you are likely to find. Serial number: Body SR 811453.

Key Features

• Color Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.7 — fast, sharp, and beautifully rendering standard lens
• Electronic aperture priority automatic exposure for effortless and accurate results
• Yashica Electro electronic shutter — stepless speeds from 30s to 1/500s
• Rangefinder focusing for precise and reliable subject sharpness
• Two Yashikor Aux Telephoto 4 Y701 converters included — extends focal length for telephoto shooting
• Tele/wide finder included for accurate framing with converters
• Cases included for camera and accessories
• A genuinely complete and exceptional Electro 35 GSN kit

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with age and use, no cracks or damage to housing
• Optics: Lens elements clean and clear — no fungus, haze, or significant dust; coatings intact; rangefinder patch clear and bright
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all speeds; aperture priority functioning as expected; film transport and rewind operating normally; all controls functioning correctly

"The Electro 35 GSN is the rangefinder that Yashica photographers treasure above all others. The Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.7 is a genuinely exceptional lens — fast, sharp, and with a rendering warmth that suits portrait and street work beautifully. To find one in good condition with two telephoto converters, a tele/wide finder, and all the cases is a rare and wonderful thing. This is a kit that deserves to be shot."

What's Included

• Yashica Electro 35 GSN camera body
• Color Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.7 lens (fixed)
• Yashikor Aux Telephoto 4 Y701 converter x2
• Tele/wide finder
• Camera case
• Accessory cases

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Yashica
• Model: Electro 35 GSN
• Serial Number (Body): SR 811453
• Lens: Color Yashinon-DX 45mm f/1.7 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Rangefinder
• Exposure: Aperture Priority automatic — electronic stepless shutter
• Shutter Speed: 30s – 1/500s
• Aperture Range: f/1.7 – f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.8m
• Filter Thread: 55mm
• Accessories: Yashikor Aux Telephoto 4 Y701 x2, tele/wide finder
• Dimensions: approx. 137 x 83 x 46mm
• Weight: approx. 670g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm Rangefinder Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition