Contax / 1990 / Premium compact
Contax T2
A titanium-bodied premium compact whose small Zeiss lens and tactile controls made it a collector benchmark.
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Overview / 概要
Why Contax T2 matters.
The T2 is a case study in how materials, lens reputation, and restrained interaction can turn a compact into an object of desire.
Design & context
The sliding titanium cover, top dials, and flush surfaces feel more like industrial jewellery than consumer electronics.
Buying today
Check the lens extension, flash, autofocus, and door mechanics; repair costs can be disproportionate to size.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1990
- Production
- 1990–2002
- Brand
- Contax
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Premium compact
- Lens / mount
- 38mm f/2.8
- Focal length
- 38mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Autofocus
- Active autofocus
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Flash
- Built-in flash
- Weight
- 295g
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · Shutter range · ISO range · Dimensions · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Carl Zeiss 38mm lens
- Titanium body
- Aperture-priority exposure
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Buying today / indicative used range
$800–$2,200 USD
Indicative tested body range; finish and condition change the price. Snapshot as of 2026-08-12. This is a reference range, not a live offer.
Source record
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Contax T2 reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
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Contax archive / product context
Contax reference archive · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.