Terrific photo, Martin!Originally Posted by Rayt
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
We visited New York a couple weeks ago and I bought a Contax G1 while I was there. Here's a test with it.
Great 35mm camera!
Which lens(es) did you get?
My favorite focal length for traveling is 28mm. The guy I got it from happened to be selling one too. I might look into getting the 40mm but the truth is, I took a Nikon F80 with a 28mm and a 50mm and didn't use the 50mm even once.
Mine is not green label but I found a source online on how to convert it and will definitely do it soon.
You can tell the difference in quality with the Nikon btw...
Agreed. The quality of these lenses is out of this world, some of the best lenses ever made in that format.My favorite focal length for traveling is 28mm. The guy I got it from happened to be selling one too. I might look into getting the 40mm but the truth is, I took a Nikon F80 with a 28mm and a 50mm and didn't use the 50mm even once.
Mine is not green label but I found a source online on how to convert it and will definitely do it soon.
You can tell the difference in quality with the Nikon btw...
I liked the 28, and the 21 and 45 were unreal as well.
Hope you enjoy the new camera!
Perspective from a long time Contax G system user. IMO, the G1 is ideal for travel due to size, low weight, ease to use and GOOD optics. G2 has more features and better "autofocus" and such over the G1, trade off is size-weight.
Green sticker on the G1 mean modified/updated to accept later lens offerings like the 21mm Biogon and 35mm Planar.
IMO, best lenses for the Contax G, 45mm Planar, 28mm Biogon, 35mm Planar, 21mm Biogon.
21mm Biogon has an external view finder which is Meh, after owning and using this lens for a while. Eventually, the external finder thing became such a Meh it negated the optical performance of the 21mm Biogon. 35mm Planar is GOOD.
IMO, for a two lens set, 28mm Biogon and 45mm Planar, single lens would be the 35mm Planar. This plus the small flash makes a nice light weight and small travel camera set.
Avoid the 90mm Sonnar and 35-70mm zoom, neither are all that worthy as they are not ideal with a range finder cameras. The "Holy Grail" lens would be the 16mm f8 Hologon again with external finder. Having been and done the 16mm f8, Meh, over rated ad over priced for what it is.
In time, gave up on all that went back to Canon L series for a very long list of image quality and optical reality reasons. Keep in mind range finders are another example of trade offs. If their limitations meet your image goals, they can meet those needs extremely well.
Bernice
My favorite focal length for traveling is 28mm. The guy I got it from happened to be selling one too. I might look into getting the 40mm but the truth is, I took a Nikon F80 with a 28mm and a 50mm and didn't use the 50mm even once.
Mine is not green label but I found a source online on how to convert it and will definitely do it soon.
You can tell the difference in quality with the Nikon btw...
Easter Frolic
“You often feel tired, not because you've done too much, but because you've done too little of what sparks a light in you.”
― Alexander Den Heijer, Nothing You Don't Already Know
Fabulous - just fabulousEaster Frolic
Martin
Marvelous, Peter.
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