Contax · Point & Shoot
Contax T2
The titanium-bodied legend: a Zeiss Sonnar f/2.8 in your pocket. Expensive, beautiful, and one of the sharpest compacts ever made.
~$750–1300 typical used price · updated 2026-09-23
01Quick character
Editorial guidance, not lab measurements — examples vary, and film & processing change the result.
02Best for
Use cases: Street · Travel · Portraits
Control: Some control
Beginner friendly: 4/5
Portability: 4/5
What it feels like
A point & shoot with autofocus focusing and aperture priority + ae exposure — The titanium-bodied legend: a Zeiss Sonnar f/2.8 in your pocket. Expensive, beautiful, and one of the sharpest compacts ever made.
03Key specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Camera type | Point & Shoot |
| Lens | 38mm f/2.8 Zeiss Sonnar |
| Focusing | Autofocus |
| Exposure | Aperture priority + AE |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Production | 1990–2005 |
Known buying issues
- Very high used prices
- LCD can fail
- Focus gear can wear
- Light seals age
04Used buying checklist
- Test AF across distances
- Check LCD panel
- Verify aperture blades are clean
- Fire flash and self-timer
When possible, test a camera before buying — or buy from sellers with real return policies.
05Film pairings
Recommendations, not guarantees — exposure, processing and scanning change the final look.
Kodak Portra 400
Match the Sonnar's gentle sharpness with smooth color.
Kodak Gold 200
Warm classic look with a premium lens.
Cinestill 800T
Night photography the f/2.8 can handle.
06Current price options
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