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Contax 28mm f/2.8 T*

The Contax 28mm f/2.8 T* is a wide-angle prime for the Contax/Yashica (C/Y) bayonet mount, produced as part of the Carl Zeiss–designed SLR line used on Contax bodies such as the RTS, 139, 137 and later Aria. The T* marking denotes Zeiss multi-coating, and the lens was aimed at reportage, landscape and general wide-angle work on 35mm film.

At recent UK auction, hammer results for this lens have ranged from £150 to £362, with a median around £210 based on the five sales on file; clean, fungus-free copies with smooth focus are what pull the top end. As of 2026 the 28mm f/2.8 T* is worth considerably less than the faster 28mm f/2 Zeiss Distagon, and most standard-condition examples sell for the £150–£210 band in the saleroom, while an exceptional copy in April 2025 fetched £362. Buyers should remember these are saleroom prices before commission, so dealer asking figures will typically sit above the values shown here.

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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.

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £170 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £210 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £170 Special Auction Services
Nov 2025 £150 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £362 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 £262 Flints Auctions

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