Yashica Electro 35 GSN
The Yashica Electro 35 GSN is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in the 1970s. It uses a fixed lens and an aperture-priority automatic exposure system, positioning it as an affordable enthusiast rangefinder when new.
Evidence for current value is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from March 2025 saw an Electro 35 GSN sell for £38, which is wholesale (saleroom) level rather than a dealer retail price. With only one data point in 2026, that figure is the best indication available today of what a working example is worth, though condition and the state of the seals strongly influence what any individual camera sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: March 2025
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Mar 2025 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 135) Title: A Yashica Electro 35 GSN Rangefinder Camera
Description:
silver, body VG, shutter works, rangefinder works, powers up and appears to meter, viewfinder arrows light up, with the f/1.7 45mm lens, barrel G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Yashica Electro 35 GSN worth today?
Based on the single UK auction record available, an Electro 35 GSN sold at hammer for £38 in 2025; this is a wholesale price and clean, fully working examples may achieve more.
How much does a Yashica Electro 35 GSN sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK saleroom result shows a price of £38, but a single data point is not a reliable guide to the wider market value.
Is the Yashica Electro 35 GSN a good buy at this price?
At under £50 hammer the camera can represent reasonable value if the meter and shutter are confirmed working, but factor in the cost of new light seals and a suitable battery adapter.