![]() ![]() Now you basically have two types of adapters which do differ substantially in terms of pricing. It is possible to adapt Contax G lenses to the following digital camera systems:Ĭontax G Adapters without a focusing mechanism ![]() So the question arises: How to adapt a Contax G lens to a digital camera? Luckily, the aperture is set still set directly on the lens like on other classic lenses. The focusing is controlled electronically by the camera. This means that there is no focusing ring a Contax G lens. Sounds great right? Yes, but there is one tricky part to consider when you want to adapt these lenses on a different camera body: the Contax G system is an autofocus rangefinder (blasphemy! □ ). They are renowned for their reliability, sharpness and lack of distortion. ![]() All the lenses manufactured for the Contax G system are of very high standard. The Contax G cost over $2000 when equipped with the 45mm Planar, which was the standard lens for the Contax G system. The Contax G cameras are actually very interesting cameras: high-end rangefinders in a Titanium body. Both these cameras were manufactured by Kyocera, who owned the illustrious Contax brand. The Contax G mount was introduced in 1994 and was used by two cameras: The Contax G1 and G2. First the good news: it is possible to use Contax G mount lenses on modern digital cameras.
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