Minolta A5-M 35mm Rangefinder

Minolta A5-M 35mm Rangefinder - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Rangefinder with Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 Lens

The Minolta A5-M is a beautifully crafted classic Japanese rangefinder camera from Chiyoda Kogaku — the company that would later become Minolta — featuring the celebrated Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 fixed lens paired with a precision Citizen MVL shutter. Produced in the late 1950s, the A5-M represents Minolta's early commitment to optical excellence and mechanical precision that would define the brand for decades to come. The Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 delivers sharp, contrasty images with the natural rendering quality that Rokkor glass is universally renowned for, while the rangefinder focusing system provides precise and quiet subject acquisition. A genuine and charming piece of Japanese photographic history. Serial number SR 414971.

Key Features

• Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 fixed lens — sharp and characterful early Minolta optic
• Citizen MVL precision shutter for reliable and accurate exposures
• Rangefinder focusing for precise and quiet subject acquisition
• Compact and well-built all-metal construction
• Manual exposure control for full creative freedom
• A genuine piece of early Minolta / Chiyoda Kogaku history

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 accurate
• Mechanics: Shutter fires correctly across available speeds; aperture and film transport functioning as expected; focus mechanism operates smoothly

"The Minolta A5-M is a wonderful piece of early Japanese camera history — from the era when Chiyoda Kogaku was establishing the optical and mechanical foundations that would make Minolta one of the world's great camera brands. The Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 renders with a natural sharpness and character that rewards any photographer who takes the time to use it. A charming and historically significant find in good condition."

What's Included

• Minolta A5-M camera
• Front Lens Cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta (Chiyoda Kogaku)
• Model: A5-M
• Serial Number: SR 414971
• Lens: Rokkor 45mm f/2.8 (fixed)
• Shutter: Citizen MVL
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Rangefinder
• Exposure: Manual
• Shutter Speed: 1s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 0.9m
• Filter Thread: 46mm
• Dimensions: approx. 120 x 74 x 55mm
• Weight: approx. 430g
• Type: 35mm Rangefinder Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition