The Yashica Electro 35 G is a rangefinder camera. It was manufactured from 1968 to 1970. It is the successor of the Yashica Electro 35 and the predecessor of the Yashica Electro 35 GT.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.7 and the focal length is 45 mm. It therefore bears the designation “Yashica Japan Yashinon-DX 1:1.7 f = 45 mm.” The focus of the lens has to be adjusted manually. There is no autofocus system. The rangefinder helps with focusing. The close focus distance of the lens is 0.8 meters.
The Yashica Electro 35 G has a built-in light meter. It can be used with films from ISO 12 to ISO 500. When shooting, the photographer has to choose the aperture and the camera chooses the correct exposure time. There is also a Bulb setting on this model. In this mode, the shutter is opened as long as the shutter release button is pressed. The use of a flash is possible via the PC flash socket.
Films for the Yashica Electro 35 G
What is needed for the Yashica Electro 35 G is 35mm film. 35mm film is still produced today and can be developed in most labs. A color film for the 35mm camera would be Agfaphoto Vista 400, and a possible film for black and white images is Kodak TRI-X. Color film is designed to be developed in the C-41 process. This is offered by almost every photo lab.
The area of the negatives of the Yashica Electro 35 G have a size of 24 mm × 36 mm. The film in the camera must be rewound manually by the photographer.
The Yashica Electro 35 G has a thread for a tripod and a connection for a cable release. In addition, there is a self-timer.
The Yashica is designed for mercury batteries (PX 32, 5.6 V). As an alternative, a combination on batteries with a voltage between 4.5 and 6 V can be used. Without a battery, the shutter speed is always set to 1/500 second.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Rangefinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Focal length | 45 mm |
| Widest aperture | f/1.7 |
| Minimum focus distance | 80 cm / 2.624 ft |
| Focus | Manual |
| Rangefinder | Yes |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to 30 seconds, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 12 to 500 |
| Exposure modes | Aperture priority |
| Auto DX (Film sensitivity) | No |
| Date imprinting | No |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | PC-Flash |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Country of production | Japan |
| End of production | 1970 |
| Production duration | 2 years |
| Estimated value / Used price | 103,12 Euro Estimate based on used prices of 28 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of June 15, 2026 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 92,78 Euro (99.58 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2024 | 113,68 Euro (122.31 US-Dollar) |
| Average used price in the year 2025 | 123,52 Euro (133.14 US-Dollar) |
FAQ about the Yashica Electro 35 G
Is the Yashica Electro 35 G a manual focus camera or does it have autofocus?
It's a manual focus camera. You have to adjust the focus manually using the rangefinder. There's no autofocus system.
What kind of lens does this rangefinder camera have?
It has a fixed Yashinon-DX lens with a 45mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.7. This means it's a fast lens, good for low-light situations.
How do I control the exposure on the Electro 35G?
You choose the aperture, and the built-in light meter automatically selects the appropriate shutter speed. It also has a bulb setting for long exposures.
What type of film does the camera use, and what size are the negatives?
It uses standard 35mm film, and the negatives are the typical 24mm x 36mm size. You advance the film manually.
Can I use a flash with this old camera?
Yes, it has a PC flash sync socket for connecting external flashes. This lets you use a flash to take pictures in low light.