OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
I'm looking to get a wide(r) angle for my SILVER label G1 - which I believe puts me out of the running for a 35mm unless I send it off and get the upgrade. To be honest I'm happy with the 45mm I've got and am thinking I'll just go with a 28mm. I've heard good things about the Carl Zeis Biogon T* f/2.8 - anyone got any thoughts or alternatives?
jano
Evil Bokeh
The 28 is a great lens. It is a jump wider than the 35. Both lenses are great. My dad has the silver label g1, when I get a chance, I'll try and see if it works.. I would think it should?
These four from my montreal trip a couple years ago on the 28. The second two were lab scans.. I cannot find my own scanned versions, but they were super sharp and resolution is amazing. The distortion you see in the first and last were created by me.. trying to be "artistic"
These four from my montreal trip a couple years ago on the 28. The second two were lab scans.. I cannot find my own scanned versions, but they were super sharp and resolution is amazing. The distortion you see in the first and last were created by me.. trying to be "artistic"
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Eugene
Member
I think you would like the 28mm as it is also very sharp as well.
jan normandale
Film is the other way
yep .. 28 gets my vote too.
mitspooner
Dropping a tonne for a M
Another vote for the 28 here for great colour and B&W work. Plus it's a pretty chunk of glass.
plummerl
Well-known
I will also vouch for the 28!
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
Sounds like the 28 is the way forward. In which case I have another question for you wise web citizens....have any of you bought from Henry's Photo store in Canada - I'm UK based and they seem to sell that lens and quite a lot less than here in the UK. Are they good? Anyone bought from overseas with them?
Once again - thanks in advance!
Once again - thanks in advance!
erichard44
Member
Do you need another vote for the 28? It's a great lens.
M
Magnus
Guest
You have to get the green label first though, it won't work otherwise. I don't know if they now charge but it use to be free.
And yes the 28 is definitely a great lens.
And yes the 28 is definitely a great lens.
kuvvy
Well-known
Yeah the 28 is a cracker for sure.
Checkout this link:
http://www.jonathanharris.co.uk/contax.htm
He has two 28s in at the moment. Yes they might be more expensive (dealers tend to be) but his service and the quality of his gear is superb. I've dealt with him over a number of years. Bought a G2 off him in June of this year.
He only deals with Mint or near Mint stuff and all of the Contax gear I've had from him are almost indistinguishable from new.
Checkout this link:
http://www.jonathanharris.co.uk/contax.htm
He has two 28s in at the moment. Yes they might be more expensive (dealers tend to be) but his service and the quality of his gear is superb. I've dealt with him over a number of years. Bought a G2 off him in June of this year.
He only deals with Mint or near Mint stuff and all of the Contax gear I've had from him are almost indistinguishable from new.
R
Richard Black
Guest
I have had dealings with Henry's over the ebay and have been very happy with them. Quick service and good products.
plummerl
Well-known
Magnus said:
I have also used Henry's (from the US) and they are fine.
Actually, the 21mm and 35mm are the only lenses that require the green label update (see the last paragraph of http://www.contaxcameras.co.uk/gseries/g1/g1features.asp).
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
No need for the "green labeling" work to use the 28 -- it was one of the original lenses offered with the G1. You'll love it. Interestingly, I recall reading reviews saying the 35 was not quite as good a lens as the other G lenses, but I haven't found that to be the case myself.
I've purchased several items from Henry's via eBay over the years, and have always found them to be quite good to deal with. Great prices and accurate descriptions.
I've purchased several items from Henry's via eBay over the years, and have always found them to be quite good to deal with. Great prices and accurate descriptions.
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
Thanks for all the info everyone. I'll keep Harry's in mind for future reference but it seems the two 28's have been sold from there.
Kuvvy, thanks for the link to JH - those prices are actually pretty good especially considering there's far less to pay for shipping.
Also glad to have some clarification on the silver/green label compatibility of lenses. Thanks once again everyone!
Ps - Kuvvy, I've now put JH into my favourites, always good to get a new contact.
Kuvvy, thanks for the link to JH - those prices are actually pretty good especially considering there's far less to pay for shipping.
Also glad to have some clarification on the silver/green label compatibility of lenses. Thanks once again everyone!
Ps - Kuvvy, I've now put JH into my favourites, always good to get a new contact.
jan normandale
Film is the other way
OurManInTangier said:
I live in downtown Toronto; Henry's is a large and old established photo retailer in Toronto. Probably the largest and very well known. I buy stuff there regularly.
hope that helps.
S
Socke
Guest
Another vote for the 28, it is nearly welded to my G1
