Looking for Yashica Minister (iv)D

[pscion12]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for either a Yashica Minister III or a Yashica Minister D. I've been around a few places in Singapore but I can't seem to find these models. I've searched the cash convertors at Tampines and Jurong East. No luck although I did saw the Yashica GTN and MG-1 both in bad condition.

Any lubangs or if you've any of these to sell are definitely welcome - within reasonable price of course.

 

[pscion12]

Wah really nobody.

 

[limhea]

If you buy the Yashica with a view of using it, why don't you try getting a Minolta Hi-Matic 7s or any of the Canon QL series rangefinders, they are pretty good too. I really like the bokeh of the Rokkor 40mm f1.7 lens of the Minolta. I think the Canon is not far behind. I have a few of these! I also think that the economical tiny Minolta AL-F with Rokkor 38mm f2.7 lens a good value too!

 

[alvin]

If you really want it, try ebay? I've got most of my classic RF's off ebay. Just get prepared to get "ketok" for the shipping. Or you may wish to ask @ rangefinderforum.com if any of the members letting go this camera.

I agreed with limhea; 7S - the lens is superb, and I like the flare in my sample. QL17 needs to stop down two stops to get it really sharp, else use it wide open for portraiture.

Alvin

 

[pscion12]

:sweat: Old thread la bradders...... I've gotten one and given it away already. But thanks for the heads up. Next time round when I get an itch to play with rangefinders again, I'll try out your suggestions.

 

[limhea]

In that case, I think Russian LTM rangefinders can be interesting. They are cheap and the lenses are satisfactory. Zorki, Mir, FED etc, etc.

 

[pscion12]

I'm thinking more in the line of those itsy-bitsy cute-cute looking rollei 35s.
looks kinda handy and easy to hide, ya?