Contax Zeiss Survival Guide

[Samir Patel]

Thanks Nick. Looks like I will try to eventually just rent a ZE 21 and see how well I can match it with the rest of the set on a project. If it is too difficult will have to save up for the Contax version. Hopefully prices don't get even more out of control by then.

 

[Brian Robbins]

Any one have experience with the 135mm f/2... is it worth the coin?

 

[Matthew Robertson]

Any one have experience with the 135mm f/2... is it worth the coin?

Wouldn't say its worth it over the 135mm f2.8. That one's a steal. Will you really need the extra stop? 135mm at f2 would be very shallow, wouldn't fit my style at least.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Any one have experience with the 135mm f/2... is it worth the coin?

I have the F2, and also have a 2.8 AE and 2.8 MM, and to be honest I'm just as happy with the 2.8s. If that helps.

 

[Brice Ansel]

Hi guys,
as you noticed I was becoming a bit obsessive with my silkworms.
I finally arrived at the term of the worms cycle of life, it took me 2 month though and many night without sleep waiting for things to happend.
Just to share a recap of the impressive life of the silkworm here is a FB page with pics, all shot with a 60 AE.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...826.1073741839.1424180913&type=1&l=f868646885
Cheers all.
B.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Hi guys,
as you noticed I was becoming a bit obsessional with my silkworms.
I finally arrived at the term of the worms cycle of life, it took me 2 month though and many night without sleep waiting for things to happend.
Just to share a recap of the impressive life of the silkworm here is a FB page with pics, all shot with a 60 AE.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...826.1073741839.1424180913&type=1&l=f868646885
Cheers all.
B.

Wow!!! Impressive!!

 

[Brice Ansel]

Wow!!! Impressive!!

Exactely what I told to myself many times while discovering and filming a new transformation.
Thanks Nick
B.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Hey guys going on vacation tomorrow till Sept 23rd (going to Spain to visit my father, and my family...and then going to Portugal). I'll be completely off the grid, so happy Contaxing till I get back!

 

[Samir Patel]

Enjoy the time off Nick. Take a 5D with you and bring back some contax photos.

 

[Ben Scott]

Happy holidays Nick

 

[Brice Ansel]

Hey guys going on vacation tomorrow till Sept 23rd (going to Spain to visit my father, and my family...and then going to Portugal).

Time to play with dad's lenses. ;-)
Enjoy Europe.
B.

 

[Brandon Kelly]

Hey guys. I purchased a 25mm and 35-70 contax a couple of months ago. The 25 was an ex+ and zoom was ex from KEH. I have been very happy with them but have noticed a weird blemish inside the zoom about a month ago. I examined the lenses when I received them and this was not there. I have looked up lots of images of lens fungus and it seems to have a different look. I have kept the lens out and also put it in the sun to see if it would dry out, but still the same. Any suggested would be great.

It is the spot just near the middle right side of the lens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98118172@N02/9743908828/

 

[Ben Scott]

Sorry mate. Never seen anything like it.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Hey guys. I purchased a 25mm and 35-70 contax a couple of months ago. The 25 was an ex+ and zoom was ex from KEH. I have been very happy with them but have noticed a weird blemish inside the zoom about a month ago. I examined the lenses when I received them and this was not there. I have looked up lots of images of lens fungus and it seems to have a different look. I have kept the lens out and also put it in the sun to see if it would dry out, but still the same. Any suggested would be great.

It is the spot just near the middle right side of the lens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98118172@N02/9743908828/

Brandon, that spot looks unusual. Id suggest sending it to Duclos or Peter at RPLens so they can clean that out for you. Otherwise your glass looks in good shape!

 

[Brandon Kelly]

Thanks for the responses. I have it in a zip lock with some silica packs hoping it will magically clear up. It's staying the same so now I guess all I can do is send it in somewhere for a quick cleaning. I really love this lens, and want to have it for a long time to come.

 

[Matthew Robertson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x50fbzxqTc

Video I shot with the contax 28mm at f8, I posted screenshots a while ago, but finally got the video up!

 

[Paul Russell]

This thread has cost me a lot of money in the past week.
And in the next few weeks it's going to cost me a lot more as soon as I can decide which 21/2.8 to buy

All I can say is 'thank you' to Nick for finding a reason to drain my wallet.

 

[Nick Morrison]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x50fbzxqTc

Video I shot with the contax 28mm at f8, I posted screenshots a while ago, but finally got the video up!

WOW. Great video. Looks AWESOME. I did a stop motion thing like that last year, and I like yours better! Nicely done!

 

[Nick Morrison]

This thread has cost me a lot of money in the past week.
And in the next few weeks it's going to cost me a lot more as soon as I can decide which 21/2.8 to buy

All I can say is 'thank you' to Nick for finding a reason to drain my wallet.

Haha. You're welcome! And welcome to the club!!

 

[Paul Russell]

I'm still in the entry lounge waiting for the Leitax mounts to arrive, but very much looking forward to playing with these babies. I bought a 50mm 1.4 and 25 F2.8 from KEH and combed the Singapore shops to find a 60mm macro and 85 f1.4, both in perfect condition. Managed to haggle the price of the 85 from USD1200 to USD550 so was feeling very pleased with myself yesterday. All of them are German AEs, and I'm sure they'll work well with my full set of Mamiya 645 primes from the same era.