Pentacon Contax F
The Contax F is a 35mm SLR film camera from the post-war Pentacon lineage of East German Contax-branded SLRs. It used the M42 screw lens mount and was aimed at advanced amateur photographers when introduced in the 1950s.
Auction data for the Contax F is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of around £140 has been recorded, so any current value or price guidance should be treated as indicative rather than a settled market. As of 2026, what a Contax F is worth at auction today depends heavily on cosmetic condition, shutter accuracy and whether the original waist-level or pentaprism finder is fitted, and clean working examples tend to sell for more than rough bodies.
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 -0001
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| Nov -0001 | £138 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 651) Title: A Pentacon Contax F SLR 35mm Camera
Description:
chrome, 1957, serial no. 432858, with a Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, serial no. 9045512, shutter fires, faster speeds not working, body G, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Pentacon Contax F worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, a Contax F has sold for around £140 at hammer, though with only one data point this should be read as a rough reference rather than a firm market value.
How much does a Contax F sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK hammer price sits near £140; clean, fully working bodies with a good finder typically sell for more than cosmetically tired examples.
Is the Contax F a good user camera?
It is a mechanical M42-mount SLR with no meter, so it suits photographers comfortable with handheld metering and manual exposure who value a serviceable, all-mechanical body.