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Why did Contax stop making cameras?

Why did Contax stop making cameras?

We were in shock. The camera that replaced it (the Contarex SLR) was a fine camera, but it cost so much more money, it never made the inroads into the market the Contax did. Then, we had to stop carrying the Contarex because they were just too much money.”

Do Contax still make cameras?

The Contax T2 was a luxury compact rangefinder released in 1991, combing excellent image quality and controls that have since made it a desirable option for film aficionados. Contax no longer exists and T2s now sell for thousands of dollars.

Who owns the Contax brand?

Kyocera
Since manual-focus Contax and Yashica manual-focus 35mm SLR cameras share the same common bayonet lens mount, their lenses may be used interchangeably. Contax cameras continued to be produced by Yashica until the latter was acquired by Kyocera in 1983.

Is Contax Zeiss full frame?

The Contax lenses are built for Full Frame.

What is the meaning of Contax?

Contax was a camera brand noted for its technical innovation and wide range of Zeiss lenses, known for their high optical quality. Its final incarnation was a line of 35 mm, medium format, and digital cameras engineered and manufactured by Kyocera, and featuring modern Zeiss optics.

What year is Contax T2?

Released in 1990, The Contax T2 was the second of the Contax T series of high-end compact film cameras targeted at the professional and luxury consumer markets. The Contax T2 was offered in in champagne silver, black and gold plated finishes.

What is a super speed lens?

Let’s start with the actual name “Super Speed”. The name refers to the maximum aperture of the lenses. Zeiss slower line of primes were often referred to as “Standard Speeds” which featured a maximum aperture of T2. 1. The SUPER Speeds had an impressive fast aperture of T1.

What is a superspeed lens?

Zeiss Super Speeds are high-quality, fast PL-mounted lenses perfect for all 35mm film and digital cinematography cameras. Featuring a very compact mechanical and optical design, they are also well suited for handheld & gimbal filming. These are the MKIII variant of Super Speed lenses and date from the 1980s era.

Are there any special lenses made in the Contax Mount?

There are a variety of extremely rare lenses made in Contax mount. Servicing for these special lenses is available. Please inquire if your lens is not listed above by using this email link:

Should I Send my Lens to another shop?

If you have sent your lens to other shops and have had it returned with the explanation that it is not economical for repair, or if you lens has been badly damaged, or if you have been told it is impossible to repair send it here. There has not yet been one lens that has come here and had not been completely restored.

How is the lens serviced?

The lens is mounted on a test camera and the final focus adjustment is taken to perfection using a ZTS Precision Focus Tester and a Bligh Autocollimator. Lens servicing results are always best when performed on the camera that the lens will be used on.

Can my Zeiss lens be overhauled?

I overhaul every Zeiss lens. This includes lenses for the Contax RF, Contax SLR, Nikon RF, Carl Zeiss and Carl Zeiss Jena lenses and lenses by other makers for other cameras. If your lens is not listed on this page and you want to know if it can be overhauled here and the cost please use this email link to contact me:

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