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Contax G1

The Contax G1 is a 35mm autofocus rangefinder-style camera introduced by Kyocera under the Contax brand in 1994. Built around a titanium-skinned body and the Contax G bayonet mount, it was positioned as a compact system camera paired with Carl Zeiss T* lenses, aimed at photographers who wanted rangefinder handling with autofocus.

At recent UK auction, body-only hammer prices for the Contax G1 have ranged from around £300 to £690, with a median near £400 across 2024–2025 results — these are wholesale saleroom figures rather than retail or dealer asking prices. In today's market the G1 value is condition-sensitive: clean, fully working examples fetch toward the upper end of that range, while tired bodies or ones with autofocus concerns sell for less. A 2013 saleroom result of £800 shows that exceptional or kit-inclusive lots have historically sold higher.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £600 Flints Auctions
Apr 2026 £775 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £106 Flints Auctions
Nov 2025 £440 Special Auction Services
Jul 2025 £302 Chiswick Auctions
Jan 2025 £693 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2024 £500 Harper Field Auctions
Jun 2024 £300 David Duggleby
Apr 2024 £360 Special Auction Services
Feb 2024 £480 Special Auction Services
Nov 2023 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Jul 2023 £650 Flints Auctions
Nov 2022 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2022 £812 Flints Auctions
May 2013 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2004 £454 Christie's
Nov 2003 EUR 417 Leitz Auction
Sep 2003 £564 Christie's
Jan 2001 £646 Christie's
Nov -0001 £475 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Contax G1 worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer prices for the Contax G1 body sit roughly between £300 and £690, with a median around £400 based on 2024–2025 sales.

How much does a Contax G1 sell for at UK auction?

A typical working G1 body sells for around £300–£480 at UK auction, while clean examples or lots including a Zeiss lens can push the price toward £690 or more.

Is the Contax G1 'green label' version worth more?

Yes — the green-label G1, which natively supports the 21mm and 35mm Zeiss G lenses, generally commands a higher price than earlier white-label bodies when condition is comparable.

What affects the price and value of a Contax G1?

Autofocus performance, LCD condition, overall cosmetics, whether the body is the green-label variant, and whether a Zeiss lens is included are the main factors that drive what a G1 sells for.

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