35mm Rangefinder
Yashica Electro 35 GSN Value and Price Guide (1973–1977)
Condition-adjusted values, full specifications, production history, and live links to current listings.
Low (good)
£45
Median (excellent)
£90
High (mint)
£160
Market value by condition
| Condition | Range |
|---|---|
Mint As-new, full kit, original box | £130 to £160 |
Excellent Clean cosmetics, fully working | £90 to £130 |
Good Honest user, minor signs of use | £45 to £90 |
For parts Not working, sold for spares | £15 to £35 |
Values are estimates based on real sale data and are not formal appraisals.
Price history
Median value, last 12 months
Sourced from sold listings
Specifications
- Format
- 35mm Rangefinder
- Mount
- Fixed (Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7)
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- 1973–1977
- Type
- Aperture-priority 35mm rangefinder
- Mount
- Fixed lens
- Shutter
- Electronic Copal leaf, 30s to 1/500s
- Meter
- CdS, aperture-priority only
Production history
The Electro 35 line built a cult around the bright 45mm f/1.7 lens and a stepless 30-second long exposure. The GSN is the most common variant, often found with a corroded battery contact (the original 5.6V mercury cell needs an adapter today). A "POD" rubber bumper inside the body degrades and causes the slow-speed delay, an easy fix for techs.
Frequently asked
How much is a Yashica Electro 35 GSN worth?
A Yashica Electro 35 GSN in working condition typically sells for £45 to £160, with a median around £90. Mint or boxed examples can exceed the top of this range; non-working "for parts" bodies sell well below it.
When was the Yashica Electro 35 GSN made?
The Yashica Electro 35 GSN was produced from 1973 to 1977 in Japan.
What format is the Yashica Electro 35 GSN?
It is a 35mm Rangefinder camera using the Fixed (Color-Yashinon DX 45mm f/1.7) mount.
Are these values formal appraisals?
Values are estimates based on real sale data and are not formal appraisals. For insurance or auction-grade appraisals, consult a specialist.