Yashica Minister-D + Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 (SN: T798153)

Yashica Minister-D + Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 (SN: T798153)
A high-quality 35mm rangefinder camera with sharp optics and built-in light meter – ideal for classic film photography.

The Yashica Minister-D is a well-built 35mm rangefinder camera from the mid-1960s, part of the respected Minister series. It features a Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 four-element lens that delivers sharp and contrasty results, paired with a selenium light meter for simple, battery-free exposure readings.

Unlike its predecessors, the Minister-D includes a coupled light meter needle visible in the viewfinder, helping users adjust aperture and shutter speed with confidence. Its quiet leaf shutter and solid mechanical construction make it a great choice for street and travel photography.

Key Features

• Lens: Yashinon 45mm f/2.8, coated 4-element prime

• Shutter: Copal leaf shutter, 1s to 1/500s + Bulb

• Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/22

• Focus: Manual focus with rangefinder coupling

• Metering: Selenium light meter – no batteries needed

• Exposure system: Manual, guided by meter needle

• Film format: 35mm

• Viewfinder: Bright with frame lines and rangefinder patch

• Flash sync: Built-in PC socket, full-speed sync

• Build: Metal body with leatherette finish

• Made in Japan

Condition
Used – Good condition
Camera (SN: T798153) is in good cosmetic and mechanical shape. Lens is clean – no haze, fungus, or major scratches. Focus is smooth and shutter operates at all speeds. Selenium meter responds to light, but accuracy not guaranteed. Light wear on the body consistent with age.

What’s Included

• Yashica Minister-D rangefinder camera (SN: T798153)

• Yashinon 45mm f/2.8 fixed lens