The Contax G camera line consists of two cameras, the G1 and G2, interchangeable-lens cameras sold by Kyocera under the Contax brand in competition with the Leica M7, Cosina Voigtländer Bessa-R, and Konica Hexar RF. The G1 was introduced in …

The Contax G system offers seven interchangeable lenses, fast autofocus, autoexposure, TTL light and flash metering, and automatic high-speed film advance and rewind. It was a breakthrough when introduced in the 1990s, and nothing has come close ever since.

Mar 4, 2024 · With its titanium clad body, sophisticated electronic rangefinder, and superb lenses, the G system has not been equaled in the years since its introduction. To its fans the Contax G2 is the finest 35mm camera ever produced. The Contax G system is still available in quantities in the used camera market at prices much below the Leica M system.

Apr 24, 2019 · The Contax G1 features etchings or laser-etchings for all markings that are on the main body of the camera. Where “DRIVE” and “ISO” are just slightly engraved into the metal, the larger “CONTAX G1” (in its proprietary styling) is deeper.

Feb 23, 2024 · But if you are looking for a no nonsense, consistent, high value, quality output film camera system you could do a lot worse than to try the Contax G System. As per usual here is a link to an ongoing G1 album .

Feb 14, 2024 · As a whole, the Contax G1 and Contax G2 35mm rangefinder-style film cameras are very similar. The key differences between the two cameras are the G2 has the superior autofocus system and button layout, it is slightly larger and heavier, came in more finishes, and has more lens options than the original G1.

Apr 15, 2024 · When everyone thought the rangefinder camera had no future, the new Contax G System entered the stage. An all-new approach to this market segment, with a new mount, autofocus, automatic exposure, automatic film transport and Carl Zeiss lenses.

Dec 6, 2017 · Contax G1: Not much smaller and lighter, but enough to notice in your jacket pocket or bag. The difference between the two is that the G1 one can turn into a sturdy melee weapon in a pinch.

Feb 14, 2024 · The Contax G2 is a 35mm film rangefinder-style film camera was designed by Porsche and made in Japan with an electronic rangefinder-style autofocus system that uses highly-praised, interchangeable lenses designed by Carl Zeiss.

Mar 12, 2023 · One such lens is the Contax-G 16mm 8.0 Hologon, an eccentric ultra wide angle lens still made by Zeiss in Germany, when every other part of the Contax-G system had already been manufactured in Japan. The Hologon sure looks cool, it has a …