Contax Zeiss Survival Guide

[Simon_G]

Hello Simon
Which screws are they? I have the Lietax screwdriver for removing the Contax screws and i'm in Melbourne.

Hey Richard, thanks so much for the offer mate!

I did buy a screwdriver off Lietax, had no problem with the other three lenses I changed over.
The metal is quite weak and is giving in over giving just the right amount of torque to get the glue free.

The good news is I got the adapter today and got to finally see image.
It's amazing how wide it is without distortion.
I love it! I love wides, I think I want to get the 18 as well...
The build as well, beautiful things!

I think I'll continue to kit up (just a few more). Shoot a bunch with them and then if I still have feelings for them get a case made up and mod them, see what RP can do. Surely I can send from Australia.

What you guys think of the Ziess LWZ btw? I am pretty interested and would love to get that for my RED arrival!

I'll talk with RP Nick thanks mate! I have read you say they could a few times and I am sorry to make you repeat youself, much appreciated your time here! Hopefully I can help out in some way, post some images at the least hey!

 

[Jean baptiste]

HI
I have contax zeiss MMJ 28mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4 does it perfectly works with red epic w because we will order it soon?
thanks

 

[Jake Wilganowski]

Yes.

 

[Jake Wilganowski]

Weapon Dragon, 6k Widescreen, Contax Zeiss 35mm lens, f2, Standard OLPF, custom LUT, these are straight out of camera

 

[Simon_G]

Outstanding images mate!

 

[Tristan Pemberton]

Unfortunately the local lens professionals either can't get a hold of or can't move those screws.

Have you tried Whilton Camera Service in 251 Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD?

I've been using them for years, and had them de-click all my Contax & Leica-R glass. I highly recommend them.

 

[Nick Morrison]

HI
I have contax zeiss MMJ 28mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4 does it perfectly works with red epic w because we will order it soon?
thanks

Should have no problem at all. Have fun.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Weapon Dragon, 6k Widescreen, Contax Zeiss 35mm lens, f2, Standard OLPF, custom LUT, these are straight out of camera

Jake I'm speechless. These are stunning. Amazing job.

 

[Ben Scott]

Beautiful work Jake

 

[Jake Wilganowski]

I love the 35mm speed contax in 6k widescreen, that lens has a very 3D quality to it

 

[Jake Wilganowski]

Jake I'm speechless. These are stunning. Amazing job.

Thx Nick, fan of your work as well!

 

[Jean baptiste]

HI

I have contax zeiss MMJ 28mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4
I am looking for macro lens for complete this set
any idea ?
thanks

 

[Paul Russell]

the 60mm macro is gorgeous, has a very long focus throw and is pin sharp wide open at f2.8

 

[Jean baptiste]

thanks!

 

[Nick Morrison]

Yup the 60 macro is great. As is the 100. But we use the 60 more. Something about it.

 

[Ted Parkes]

This might seem like a simple question and something I could search out myself but I thought I would check here. I recently tried the Metabones Speed booster Ultra with my Leitax converted Contax and the aperture tab hits the electronics of the Speed booster holding the lens wide open. Is there a Metabones Speed booster that doesn't do this? Is the only option the straight mount adapter I have been using?

Thanks
Ted

 

[Steve Sherrick]

Ted, you have to file the tab down a bit. I opted not to do it at this time for my M4/3 cameras. But with the Metabones you need to. Not sure about the other 3rd party speedboosters out there.

 

[Ted Parkes]

Ah .. Well then there you go.. Thanks Steve. I thought there had to be something considering the number of people out there using the Meta Bones Speed Booster. Thanks for the feed back.

 

[Ben Scott]

The cheap 'dumb' Camdiox focal reducer works well and doesn't obstruct any of the Contax iris tabs.

 

[Nick Morrison]

Hey guys, here's a recent shoot we did, all outdoors, all natural light. Indie budget.

Shot on two Epic Dragons, A-Cam was on a 16mm and 24mm Standard Prime, and B-Cam on the iconic Contax 35-70 (comes on every job now).

With a simple auto-white balance, the Standard Primes and the classic Zeiss zoom matched perfectly.

A lot of the very shallow shots are the Contax 35-70 - that zoom is a beautiful piece of glass. I know I talk about it a lot, so wanted you guys to see it in action.

The wides are the Standards - we love how little distortion they have, and how incredible they are with human faces, even at those wider focal lengths.

Much kudos as always to my Small Giant team - every gig is a blast. And thanks also to Jake Blackstone for these impeccable dailies grades.

Hope you enjoy.