Yashica Electro 35 GT 35mm Rangefinder– 45mm F/1.7 – Tested, VGC & Case

Overview

The Yashica Electro 35 GT is a premium black‑finished variant of the classic Electro 35 rangefinder series. It features the fast 45mm F/1.7 Yashinon‑DX lens, aperture‑priority automatic exposure and the well‑known Electro “over/under” metering system. Compact, quiet and capable, it remains one of the most desirable models in the Electro line. This example has been fully tested and is in very good working condition.

Condition

Overall Condition: Very Good

• Light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Lens clean with no haze or fungus
• Aperture blades clean and responsive
• Shutter firing correctly at all tested speeds
• Rangefinder patch visible and alignment good
• Viewfinder clear with minor dust only
• Meter responding as expected (slow/over indicators functioning)
• Film advance and rewind smooth
• Battery compartment clean

Included

• Yashica Electro 35 GT camera with 45mm F/1.7 lens
  Case

Key Features

• 45mm F/1.7 Yashinon‑DX lens
• Aperture‑priority automatic exposure
• Electro metering system with indicator lights
• Bright frame‑line viewfinder
• Quiet leaf shutter
• ISO range 25–1000
• Ideal for street, travel and low‑light photography

Compatibility

Uses standard 35mm film (colour or black‑and‑white).
Requires a battery for metering and auto‑exposure.

Collectors Notes

The GT is one of the most sought‑after Electro variants thanks to its black finish, fast F/1.7 lens and classic 1970s styling. Working examples remain popular with collectors and film photographers who appreciate the Electro series’ smooth handling and strong optical performance.

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