Yashica Minister
The Yashica Minister is a 35mm rangefinder camera produced by the Japanese maker Yashica during the 1960s, positioned as an affordable fixed-lens camera for everyday photographers.
Sales data for the Yashica Minister is thin, with one verified UK auction hammer result of £62 in February 2024. As of today, this single saleroom data point suggests that clean working examples sell for modest sums, but more transactions would be needed to establish a reliable price band or median value.
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: February 2024
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| Feb 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 70)
Description:
to include a Yashica Minister 35mm rangefinder camera, body F, shutter working, RF patch dim, optics F, some haze & light fungus present, also with a (Qty: 1) |
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| Dec 2022 | £15 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Collectors & Clearance (Lot 5055) Title: Neostar multifunction scanner together with Yashica Minister camera with Yashinon 1:2.8 f+...
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Neostar multifunction scanner together with Yashica Minister camera with Yashinon 1:2.8 f+... |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Yashica Minister worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a Yashica Minister sells for around £62 at hammer, though a single result is not enough to establish a firm market value.
What is a Yashica Minister worth in working condition?
With only one verified sale on record, a clean working example would likely fetch a similar low-double-digit price, but condition, completeness and the presence of a working meter can shift the figure.
Is the Yashica Minister a collectable camera?
It is a 1960s fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder rather than a sought-after collector model, so its price reflects user-camera demand rather than collector premiums.