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data for this model is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer record from 2003 sits at £1,600, which gives a historical reference point rather than a current market value.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.
Prices updated: May 2003
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2003 | EUR 1,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21536) Title: Yashica Contax RTS Gold Edition
Description:
gold finish with matching gold plated Carl Zeiss Planar f/1.4 50mm lens no.6453694, new in wooden box, number 97 of 100 cameras produced Estimate: EUR 1,981 - EUR 97 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Contax RTS Gold worth today?
There is too little recent auction evidence to quote a confident current value; the only UK hammer record on file is £1,600 from 2003, so any present-day worth estimate would require a fresh sale.
How much does a Contax RTS Gold sell for at auction?
On the single UK auction hammer result available, the price was £1,600, but with only one data point this should be treated as indicative rather than a market median.
Why does the Contax RTS Gold command a premium over a standard RTS?
It was issued as a limited commemorative edition with gold-coloured trim aimed at collectors, so its value is driven by rarity and cosmetic condition rather than by any functional difference from the standard RTS.