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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


I have been offered a Contax 28mm f2.8 for $300 and I was hoping that someone here could tell me if it's worth buying at that price or if it's worth buying at all. I also have a Nikkor 28mm f3.5 that I find sharp but I am looking for the pop of Zeiss. The reviews I have read have been decent but were also used on dslr's.


Jul 03, 2015 at 03:46 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


are you talking about the Contax G or the Contax C/Y ?
The G is a rangefinder lens that has problems with corner smeraring when used on the A7* series.
I can wholeheartedly recommend the C/Y for use on the A7. Can't tell you about the price, as I'm in Europe and the used market prices differ a bit here (I paid 170 EUR recently for a c/y 28)



Jul 03, 2015 at 04:10 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


I assume that we talk about the C/Y version. Nice lens, I can recommend it.

I think $300 is a bit much, they usually sell in the $240-310$ price range, most of them around $260.



Jul 03, 2015 at 04:30 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


Yes the C/Y. I offered $200 but he came back at $300.


Jul 03, 2015 at 04:50 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


I agree that $300 is in the upper range. If you said $200 and then he came back with $300, then you should come back with $250. That would be a fair price. Also, is it an MM or an AE version? The later MM version is said to be a slight upgrade over the AE version and may resist flare better. Both versions are great, but I'd pay a little more for the MM. The MM version will have the f stop "22" in green. Yes, it's a great lens and a perfect choice, but don't pay too much.


Jul 03, 2015 at 06:58 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


300 USD is OK.Not a bargain,but not a rip-off either for MM 28/2.8 C/Y in very good conditions.

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Jul 04, 2015 at 03:09 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


I had the C/Y MM version. Lovely lovely lens.


Jul 04, 2015 at 03:19 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


I already have a Nikon 28mm f3.5 but I would like to upgrade it but only if I can get a bargain which is why I offered $200. No extra cash right now.


Jul 04, 2015 at 09:28 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


I bought the contax 28/2.8 twice in the past, first time it was 200$, the second time 250$. In my opinion contax was the golden age of zeiss lens design. Not as high resolving as modern glass but wonderful rendering. This 28 was very highly regarded in its time. I would pay 300$ only for an exceptionally well preserved copy, which is next to impossible to find these days.


Jul 04, 2015 at 10:10 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Contax 28mm f2.8 and Sony A7II


Peire wrote:
300 USD is OK.Not a bargain,but not a rip-off either for MM 28/2.8 C/Y in very good conditions.


These are my thoughts, as well.

If I can get my hands on it, look at it and play with it before buying, I'd be more inclined to buy it at $300 rather than rolling the dice on an remote sale at $250.



Jul 04, 2015 at 02:23 PM





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