Yashica Electro 35 GSN + Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7

Yashica Electro 35 GSN (SN: 846056) + Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7
A classic Japanese rangefinder with fast glass and iconic styling.

The Yashica Electro 35 GSN is one of the most beloved 35mm rangefinder cameras of the 1970s, known for its quiet operation, sleek design, and bright, fast lens. It features a fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens, delivering excellent sharpness, smooth bokeh, and rich contrast. The camera offers aperture-priority automatic exposure, controlled by a stepless electronic shutter that adjusts speed continuously between 1/500s and 30 seconds.

The GSN version adds a hot shoe for electronic flash sync (alongside the PC sync port) and features gold-plated electrical contacts for improved durability. With its large, bright viewfinder and reliable metering system, the Electro 35 GSN is a joy to shoot and remains a favorite among film enthusiasts and collectors.

Key Features

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

• Stepless electronic leaf shutter: 1/500s to 30s

• Aperture-priority automatic exposure

• “Over” and “Slow” LED exposure indicators in the viewfinder

• Parallax-corrected brightline viewfinder with coupled rangefinder

• Hot shoe and PC sync for flash

• Battery-powered metering system (PX28 or 4LR44 equivalent)

• Made in Japan

Lens Mount
Fixed – non-interchangeable lens

Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera (SN: 846056) is in good working order. Shutter fires, and light meter responds to light (battery not included). Rangefinder is properly aligned, and viewfinder is bright. Lens glass is clean — no haze, fungus, or scratches. Focus and aperture rings operate smoothly. Minor cosmetic wear consistent with age, but well preserved overall.

What’s Included

• Yashica Electro 35 GSN camera (SN: 846056)

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