Contax G2

[Roger O]

Hi Everyone!

I dare not bring up the topic of a digital G2, that has been discussed here "ad nauseum".

However, since it is accepted that the Contax G2 is a great camaera, and its optics have very few equals, why doesn't who ever currently owns the licensing rights bring it back?

There seems to be a real market for good film rangefinders with great optics. Since the only real game in town today is Leica, I don't understand why not produce a comparable competitor for the market, no matter how limited it appears?

 

[kdemas]

Zeiss owns the name once again but Kyocera owns the G and N series designs and manufacturing rights.

 

[filmfan]

I have real camera lust for the black G2.

 

[Bob Michaels]

....................... There seems to be a real market for good film rangefinders with great optics. Since the only real game in town today is Leica, I don't understand why not produce a comparable competitor for the market, no matter how limited it appears?

I would suggest not trying to say that Leica was the only game in town around Zeiss Ikon or Cosina Voigtlander.

It may be a long stretch to say there is a real market for good film rangefinders beyond what Zeiss, Cosina and Leica currently produce.

 

[Roger O]

Bob, I am speaking of rangefinders currently in production. With the silver Zeiss Icon discontinued, how far behind is their entire remaining line?

I really do believe that there are enough photographers, whether students or pros who value the use of a film/digital rangefinder. Those companies who recognize this fact can satisfy the need for a "reasonable" cost camera and make money as well.

 

[Bob Michaels]

Roger: you are describing exactly what Cosina Voigtlander currently does. BTW, they also do subcontracted assembly of the Zeiss Ikon cameras for Zeiss. It appears the dropping of the silver ZI body was due to weak consumer demand as almost everyone wanted the black body. The black seems to be selling well. And, they cannot build the ZI lenses fast enough to meet demand.

Bob, I am speaking of rangefinders currently in production. With the silver Zeiss Icon discontinued, how far behind is their entire remaining line?

I really do believe that there are enough photographers, whether students or pros who value the use of a film/digital rangefinder. Those companies who recognize this fact can satisfy the need for a "reasonable" cost camera and make money as well.