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Will this lens work on the RED?

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Will this lens work on the RED?

Contax Zeiss Sonnar T 85mm f/2.8

I am thinking about buying it for my DSLR, but I am also planning for the future as Id like to use this lens on other cameras other than my dslr.

I know my canon dslr camera needs an adapter for it to work.
In order for it to work on the RED, what kind of a mount would I need for an adapter to work on it?
 
Domenic Barbero said:
That lens will def work. Im sure nick morrison will tell you all about it :) but ive got a full set of contax zeiss primes for my Scarlet. they are incredible. I just use a fotodiox adaptor and its really strong and great quality. I never take it off the lens though once its on.

http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adap...1342203615&sr=8-1&keywords=fotodiox+cy+to+eos

After that sir, you are good to go. :)
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So, it can only mount to a camera with a Canon mount then?
What about the RED One?
 
No, it doesn't have a Canon mount. It would be a PL mount on the Red One.
So, there isn't any kind of an adapter to make it work on a PL?
 
There may be some cy to pl adaptors but im sure you will be paying a lot more for those. Good luck and let me know what you find :)
 
This may be beyond normal, but what if you have two adapters?
Lens to Canon, Canon to PL mount? - Im more certain there is a PL mount from a Canon than the CY to PL
 
The back focus on PL is much further than either CY or Canon so no- it won't work..
 
Hey Michael, as Domenic said, you can use a Fotodiox EOS adapter to put the Contax 85 2.8 on any Canon mount camera - whether it be a Scarlet/Epic/5D/C300, etc.

For the RED ONE, the Allstar Sytem is a good bet, as it will let you use the Contax interchangeably with PL glass (as it will on the Epic/Scarlet too, fyi).

Nice lens, btw. It's a classic sonnar design, that is very sharp (and contrasty) even wide open. I have a really old AE copy, and it flares AWESOME.

Hope this helps.
 
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Check out these Leitax Contax to EF adapters. Well...they are more like replacement mounts. A good solution if you're going to be using Canon EF mount exclusively I think. Personally I have the Allstar A Mount and use my 135 f/2.8 and 180 f/2.8 Contax lenses with my PL kit. Very quick and easy to switch between PL and my contax lenses.
 
Michael Frymus said:
Just a quick question, I found 3 adapters for all different prices, and I dont know which one to get.
What are the differences and which one is the best?
I need to order this tonight/asap if i get a response back today

http://www.amazon.ca/Fotodiox-Adapter-Contax-Yashica-Digital/dp/B001G4SHT0/ref=pd_ybh_3

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1375923922&pf_rd_i=915398

http://www.amazon.ca/Fotodiox-Adapter-Dandelion-Confirmation-Camera/dp/B003Y38GSS/ref=pd_ybh_1
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Get the Fotodiox w/out the Dandelion chip. I haven't found the "pro" models to be any better than the regular adapters.
 
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