Yashica Minister III

Yashica Minister III 35mm Rangefinder - Good Condition | Classic Japanese Rangefinder with Yashinon-DX 45mm f/2.8 Lens

The Yashica Minister III is a beautifully built classic Japanese rangefinder camera that combines Yashica's renowned optical quality with a practical and elegant design that made it a favourite among photographers of its era. The Yashinon-DX 45mm f/2.8 fixed lens delivers sharp, contrasty images with the natural rendering quality that Yashinon glass is renowned for — while the rangefinder focusing system provides precise and quiet subject acquisition. With both Aperture Priority automatic exposure and manual control options, the Minister III offers genuine creative flexibility in a well-built and pocketable package. Serial number SR N 802007.

Key Features

• Yashinon-DX 45mm f/2.8 fixed lens — sharp and characterful Yashica optic
• Rangefinder focusing for precise and quiet subject acquisition
• Automatic exposure for effortless everyday shooting
• Bright and clear viewfinder with rangefinder patch and frame lines
• Compact and well-built body — ideal for street and travel photography
• Built-in flash shoe for external flash
• CdS metering system for accurate exposure measurement
• A genuine classic of Japanese rangefinder design

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/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; aperture and film transport functioning as expected; metering functioning correctly

"The Yashica Minister III is one of those classic rangefinders that delivers a genuinely rewarding shooting experience. The Yashinon-DX 45mm f/2.8 renders with a natural sharpness and character that suits street and travel photography perfectly, and the rangefinder focusing system provides a precision and tactility that autofocus cameras simply cannot replicate. A genuinely enjoyable and capable classic rangefinder in good condition."

What's Included

• Yashica Minister III camera
• Case

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Yashica
• Model: Minister III
• Serial Number: SR N 802007
• Lens: Yashinon-DX 45mm f/2.8 (fixed)
• Lens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Focus: Rangefinder
• Exposure: Automatic program / Manual
• Shutter Speed: 1/30s – 1/500s + Bulb
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 – f/16
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.9m
• Filter Thread: 46mm
• Viewfinder: Rangefinder with bright frame lines
• Built-in Flash: No — flash shoe for external flash
• Battery: PX625 / LR44 (adapter)
• Dimensions: approx. 135 x 80 x 65mm
• Weight: approx. 580g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm Rangefinder Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition