Contax Biogon 21mm f4.5 example images

[largedrink]

Here's another, love this lens.

The French Baker by Hugh B

Contax IIa, Carl Zeiss Biogon 21mm 4.5, 1/100th f5.6

 

[Alpsman]

Nikon S2, Agfa APX 100, and of course the heavy metal Biogon 21mm.

 

[wes loder]

I did a comparison of the Biogon with the Nikkor 2.1cm f4. Results were similar and not important for my needs.

 

[WJJ3]

IMG_0902

 

[largedrink]

The Yellow House cafe by Hugh B

Whanganui, N.Z.
Contax IIa, Carl Zeiss Biogon 21mm f4.5, 1/25 f4.5, Ilford FP4 125

 

[WJJ3]

The 21/4.5 Biogon with a green filter on Nikon S2, Kentmere 400 in Kodak D-76

IMG_1242

 

[davidswiss]

Yes, applying modern expectations for system ergonomics overall to the Contax rangefinder system in general, much less one specific lens; well, that’s why there aren’t more users in addition to there being a relatively small number of 21mm f4.5’s ever produced, much less still available to choose from today.

In the next couple of weeks I plan on doing a dual-system shoot that’ll last a few days, carrying the IIa and 21mm f4.5 and s Leica M4 with 21mm f3.4 Super Angulon, both loaded with FP4 Plus.

I enjoy both systems for what they are.

I look forward to seeing them.

 

[davidswiss]

I think this is a Porsche 904. taken with Kodak Portra 160

 

[davidswiss]

Dorset landscape. Zeiss Biogon 21mm f4.5.

 

[Archiver]

This lens probably hasn't sold as well as its f2.8 counterpart because it doesn't play so well on digital sensors. Which is a shame, because it looks capable of superb images.

 

[davidswiss]

Well that's fine with me because if digital users wanted it, the price would rocket.

 

[Imakebadphotos]

Nikon SP, Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5 @ f5.6, Kodak 5222 Double X

 

[Imakebadphotos]

Nikon S3, Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5@ f8 orange filter, Kodak 5222 Double X

 

[Imakebadphotos]

Nikon S2 Carl Zeiss 21mm f4.5 at f16, Kodak 5222