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Contax Contax RTS III

The Contax RTS III is a 35mm SLR introduced by Contax in the early 1990s as the top model in the RTS line. It was a professional-tier body designed to take Carl Zeiss lenses, positioned at the high end of the manual-focus SLR market when new.

Sales evidence for the RTS III is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from December 2021 sold at £223, so the current value should be treated as indicative rather than a tested market. Hammer prices at saleroom level for a manual-focus professional SLR of this generation are highly condition-sensitive in 2026, with working electronics and a clean shutter being the main drivers of what an example sells for today.

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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.

Prices updated: November 2025

Date Price Source
Nov 2025 £338 Flints Auctions
Oct 2025 £88 Flints Auctions
Feb 2025 £130 Harper Field Auctions
Oct 2024 £180 Harper Field Auctions
Nov 2023 £125 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £223 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £719 Flints Auctions
Apr 2019 £312 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Contax RTS III worth today?

Available UK auction data is limited to one hammer result at £223, so a confident market value cannot be quoted; condition and completeness will move the price significantly either side of that figure.

How much does a Contax RTS III sell for at auction?

The only recorded UK auction hammer price in our data is £223 from December 2021, which gives a single reference point rather than an established range.

Is the Contax RTS III a good buy at this price?

At around the £223 level it can represent fair value for a working professional Contax body, but because the camera is electronic the buyer should weigh repair availability against the purchase price.

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