Yashica MG-1 – 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 Lens

Yashica MG-1 – 35mm Rangefinder Camera with Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 Lens
The Yashica MG-1 is a compact 35mm rangefinder camera from the 1970s, designed for simplicity and quality in everyday photography. With a bright Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 lens and aperture-priority exposure system, it delivers sharp, well-exposed images with minimal effort. The large, clear viewfinder and quiet leaf shutter make it a great companion for street and travel photography.

Key Features

• Brand: Yashica

• Model: MG-1

• Lens: Yashinon 45mm f/2.8

• Camera Type: 35mm rangefinder with coupled focusing

• Exposure Mode: Aperture priority automatic exposure with red/over/under indicators

• Shutter: Leaf shutter, speeds from 1/500s to 1s (automatic)

• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16

• Focus Range: 1 meter to infinity

• Metering: CdS light meter (battery required, 5.6V mercury or equivalent)

• Viewfinder: Bright rangefinder patch with parallax correction

• Flash: PC sync socket and hot shoe

• Film Advance: Manual lever

• Use Case: Ideal for street, travel, and casual shooting

Condition

Used – Good condition.
The camera is in working order. Shutter fires, rangefinder is aligned, and lens is clean with no haze or fungus. Light meter is tested and functional (if applicable). Minor signs of cosmetic wear. Film compartment clean and light seals in decent shape unless noted.

What’s Included

• Yashica MG-1 camera with Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 lens
  

• Original case or strap