Yashica Electro 35 GS (SN: 01132811) + Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7

Yashica Electro 35 GS (SN: 01132811) + Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7
A legendary 35mm rangefinder with a fast lens and aperture-priority simplicity.

The Yashica Electro 35 GS is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera from the early 1970s, famous for its smooth operation, quiet leaf shutter, and excellent lens. It features a fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens, offering superb sharpness, rich contrast, and beautiful bokeh. The GS model introduced gold-plated electrical contacts for improved reliability and features a full aperture-priority automatic exposure system.

Designed for fast, intuitive shooting, the Electro 35 GS uses a stepless electronic shutter and includes a simple over/under exposure indicator system in the bright viewfinder. Its build quality, image results, and ease of use make it a favorite among film enthusiasts today.

Key Features

• Fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens (6 elements in 4 groups)

• Aperture-priority auto exposure

• Electronically controlled leaf shutter: stepless 1/500s to 30s

• "Slow" and "Over" exposure indicator lights in viewfinder

• Built-in parallax-corrected brightline viewfinder

• Copal Electronic shutter system

• Uses one PX28 or 4LR44 battery (not included)

• Silent shutter and smooth winding

• Made in Japan

Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera (SN: 01132811) is in good working condition. Shutter fires correctly and meter responds to light. Viewfinder is clean and bright; rangefinder patch is clearly visible and aligned. Lens glass is clean — no haze, fungus, or scratches. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Normal cosmetic wear from age but overall well maintained.

Lens Mount
Fixed – non-interchangeable lens

What’s Included

• Yashica Electro 35 GS camera (SN: 01132811)

• Fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens