![Contax 645 80mm](https://kumkoniak.com/75.jpg)
![contax 645 80mm contax 645 80mm](http://kangcamera.com/web/product/big/201803/838_shop1_246712.jpg)
My ideal setup (leaving out a 30mm T/S lens that I dream of Leica making) would be the S-24mm, maybe a 35mm, a 45mm, a 70/80mm, and a moderate tele, like 100/120/140mm.
![contax 645 80mm contax 645 80mm](https://free-classifieds-usa.com/oc-content/uploads/482/30904.jpg)
So my question is if others have the same experience/findings that I have, or could there be something wrong with the lenses I have tested including my own 70mm? My dilemma is this. I don't expect it to be like a Canon or Nikon DSLR though. The S is the only AF camera that I own (I have the SL but I use it with the Leica 28mm PC lens) so I would like to use the AF with some ease. I have noticed this same behavior testing the S-100mm and the S-120mm.Īnyhow, the difference in sharpness, while noticeable, is somewhat inconsequential to me, but the ability to get focus reliably and quickly is of consequence to me. I will say this though, when it is on, it is really on, and RAZOR sharp. Also, it is simply off a great deal of the time, mostly back focussing by just a tad. My S-70mm jerks focus back and forth as it hunts and many times is cause for missing a fleeting moment. Now, when I compare my S-70mm to the 80/2, or the 140/2.8, or the 45/2.8, I notice that the Contax lenses focus much faster, more sure, and more accurately. I use the 24mm a lot for work, so it is essential and it doesn't have an equivalent focal length wise in the Contax world. Needless to say, this is a really great friend!Ĭurrently my S setup consists of the S-24mm and the S-70mm. He still has his 645, but is thinking of selling it, and wanted to give me time to see if I wanted any/all the lenses. He even picked up a Leica/Contax adapter for me and told me to have a blast with these on my 007 to see how I liked them. So a close friend of mine brought a bag over to my house with EVERY Contax 645 lens (and tele-converter) made. Still, I find the Contax lineup plenty great, so this inquiry really isn't about that. Hi everyone, I know there are some folks here like Jip and others who have a good deal of experience with Contax 645 Lenses on the S, so I am wondering if I can get opinions on whether my experience is all in my head or if it coincides with what others have experienced using these lenses.įirst off, but in my opinion, both the Contax and the Leica lenses are optically fantastic, however, from what I have seen, the Leica lenses are noticeably superior on this department.
![Contax 645 80mm](https://kumkoniak.com/75.jpg)