35mm Compact
Contax T2 Value and Price Guide (1990–1997)
Condition-adjusted values, full specifications, production history, and live links to current listings.
Low (good)
£700
Median (excellent)
£1,100
High (mint)
£1,800
Market value by condition
| Condition | Range |
|---|---|
Mint As-new, full kit, original box | £1,500 to £1,800 |
Excellent Clean cosmetics, fully working | £1,100 to £1,500 |
Good Honest user, minor signs of use | £700 to £1,100 |
For parts Not working, sold for spares | £200 to £400 |
Values are estimates based on real sale data and are not formal appraisals.
Price history
Median value, last 12 months
Sourced from sold listings
Specifications
- Format
- 35mm Compact
- Mount
- Fixed (Carl Zeiss Sonnar 38mm f/2.8 T*)
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- 1990–1997
- Type
- Autofocus 35mm compact
- Mount
- Fixed lens
- Shutter
- 1s to 1/500s
- Meter
- Programmed and aperture-priority
- Weight
- 295g
Production history
A titanium-bodied autofocus compact with a Zeiss Sonnar 38mm f/2.8, the T2 was a high-end pocket camera that found a second life on Instagram in the late 2010s. Demand from a fashion-and-music crowd pushed prices three to five times above their 2010 levels. Black and gold variants sit above the standard champagne finish.
Frequently asked
How much is a Contax T2 worth?
A Contax T2 in working condition typically sells for £700 to £1,800, with a median around £1,100. Mint or boxed examples can exceed the top of this range; non-working "for parts" bodies sell well below it.
When was the Contax T2 made?
The Contax T2 was produced from 1990 to 1997 in Japan.
What format is the Contax T2?
It is a 35mm Compact camera using the Fixed (Carl Zeiss Sonnar 38mm f/2.8 T*) mount.
Are these values formal appraisals?
Values are estimates based on real sale data and are not formal appraisals. For insurance or auction-grade appraisals, consult a specialist.