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Yashica Contax RTS Gold

The Contax RTS Gold is a commemorative variant of the Contax RTS 35mm SLR, finished in gold-coloured trim and produced in limited numbers as a collector's edition. It uses the Contax/Yashica bayonet mount shared with standard RTS-series bodies and was aimed at collectors rather than working photographers when issued.

Auction data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer record from 2003 sits at £1,600, which gives a historical reference point rather than a current market value. Today, what a Contax RTS Gold sells for depends heavily on completeness of the presentation set, condition of the gold finish, and whether matching gold-trim lenses are included, and a fresh hammer result would be needed to establish a reliable current price.

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
May 2003 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction