Yashica Electro 35 MC 35mm Rangefinder Camera – 40mm F/2.8 – Tested & Working

Overview

The Yashica Electro 35 MC is a compact 35mm rangefinder camera featuring a sharp 40mm F/2.8 Yashinon lens and aperture‑priority automatic exposure. Smaller and lighter than the full‑size Electro models, it offers quiet operation, simple handling and strong optical performance. This example has been fully tested and is in very good working condition.

Condition

Overall Condition: 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 (note part of the surround missing, see photos)
• Meter responding as expected
• Film advance and rewind smooth
• Battery compartment clean

Included

• Yashica Electro 35 MC camera with 40mm F/2.8 lens
  
  

Key Features

• 40mm F/2.8 Yashinon lens
• Aperture‑priority automatic exposure
• Compact rangefinder design
• Bright frame‑line viewfinder
• Quiet leaf shutter
• ISO range 25–500
• Ideal for street, travel and everyday photography

Compatibility

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

Collectors Notes

The Electro 35 MC is one of the smallest cameras in the Electro line, valued for its compact size, sharp lens and reliable auto‑exposure system. Good working examples remain sought after by collectors and film shooters looking for a pocketable rangefinder.

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