Yashica Electro 35 GS (SN: 01132811) + Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7

Description

Yashica Electro 35 GS (SN: 01132811) + Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7
A legendary 35mm rangefinder with a fast lens and aperture-priority simplicity.

The Yashica Electro 35 GS is a Japanese 35mm rangefinder camera from the early 1970s, famous for its smooth operation, quiet leaf shutter, and excellent lens. It features a fixed Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7 lens, offering superb sharpness, rich contrast, and beautiful bokeh. The GS model introduced gold-plated electrical contacts for improved reliability and features a full aperture-priority automatic exposure system.

Designed for fast, intuitive shooting, the Electro 35 GS uses a stepless electronic shutter and includes a simple over/under exposure indicator system in the bright viewfinder. Its build quality, image results, and ease of use make it a favorite among film enthusiasts today.

Key Features

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

• Aperture-priority auto exposure

• Electronically controlled leaf shutter: stepless 1/500s to 30s

• “Slow” and “Over” exposure indicator lights in viewfinder

• Built-in parallax-corrected brightline viewfinder

• Copal Electronic shutter system

• Uses one PX28 or 4LR44 battery (not included)

• Silent shutter and smooth winding

• Made in Japan

Condition
Used Good condition
Camera (SN: 01132811) is in good working condition. Shutter fires correctly and meter responds to light. Viewfinder is clean and bright; rangefinder patch is clearly visible and aligned. Lens glass is clean no haze, fungus, or scratches. Focus and aperture rings move smoothly. Normal cosmetic wear from age but overall well maintained.

Lens Mount
Fixed non-interchangeable lens

Whats Included

• Yashica Electro 35 GS camera (SN: 01132811)

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