Larky
Well-known
Hi all.
I'm looking at a Contax GR1 with a 45mm Zeiss Planner, it's in my local shop and is in good nick. It's very pretty, I like the AF as my eyes are bad, and the fact it's kind of an RF. I wondered if anybody had tried one outside of a shop and what the opinions are. I've read reviews, but know from a previous job most of them are swayed by what the reviewer gets from it!
So, if anyone has used one, are they good for street/fast/candid work?
Take care.
A.
I'm looking at a Contax GR1 with a 45mm Zeiss Planner, it's in my local shop and is in good nick. It's very pretty, I like the AF as my eyes are bad, and the fact it's kind of an RF. I wondered if anybody had tried one outside of a shop and what the opinions are. I've read reviews, but know from a previous job most of them are swayed by what the reviewer gets from it!
So, if anyone has used one, are they good for street/fast/candid work?
Take care.
A.
farce
Member
Do you mean Contax G1?
I have a G2 and I love it. the 45 planar is one of the best lenses for 35mm.
-Francis
I have a G2 and I love it. the 45 planar is one of the best lenses for 35mm.
-Francis
shiro_kuro
Charles Bowen
I have the G2 and think it is an awesome camera .
check out the ContaxG Pages
http://www.contaxg.com/
check out the ContaxG Pages
http://www.contaxg.com/
fbf
Well-known
one of the best AF rf i have used. all lenses are superb and most importantly, the price is very reasonable nowadays.
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
Brilliant camera. It was what got me into rangefinders.
PROS: Some of the best lenses ever, very very good value, Jewel like construction, the most high tec rengefinder ever.
CONS: Hampered with a slighly small viewfinder, slightly noisy autofocus and a red autofucus assist beam which can give the game away when you're doing candids in low light.
Want to buy mine? I need to fund GAS.
PROS: Some of the best lenses ever, very very good value, Jewel like construction, the most high tec rengefinder ever.
CONS: Hampered with a slighly small viewfinder, slightly noisy autofocus and a red autofucus assist beam which can give the game away when you're doing candids in low light.
Want to buy mine? I need to fund GAS.
Larky
Well-known
Cool. How much are you selling for? I can get a very good nick G1 with the 45mm for £120. But I'd prefer to give to a fellow RFF user.
I've been here what seems like 5 minutes, and you have all turned me into a collector! My future wife is not happy.
I've been here what seems like 5 minutes, and you have all turned me into a collector! My future wife is not happy.
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
Well I'm sure we can work out a good deal.
Mine is in excellent condition and comes with it's original boxes, manuals & receipts.
I also have the 90mm lens, TLA flash and leather camera case.
Where abouts are you? Feel free to PM me if you're interested.
Mine is in excellent condition and comes with it's original boxes, manuals & receipts.
I also have the 90mm lens, TLA flash and leather camera case.
Where abouts are you? Feel free to PM me if you're interested.