Archive 2017 · Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
p.12 #1Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Contax 100-300 on Fuji GFX50s
Dec 27, 2018 at 11:22 AM
p.12 #2Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
This might be a stupid question but...
Could someone clarify the exact model of this lens I should be looking at? I'm interested after seeing all the stunning images, but want to make sure I'm investing in the right thing.
Something like this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CONTAX-CarlZeiss-Vario-Sonnar-T-100-300mm-F4-5-5-6-MMJ-Lens-from-JAPAN-354723/264100562087?hash=item3d7d9ec4a7:rk:4
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Could someone clarify the exact model of this lens I should be looking at? I'm interested after seeing all the stunning images, but want to make sure I'm investing in the right thing.
Something like this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CONTAX-CarlZeiss-Vario-Sonnar-T-100-300mm-F4-5-5-6-MMJ-Lens-from-JAPAN-354723/264100562087?hash=item3d7d9ec4a7:rk:4
f:0Dec 27, 2018 at 12:21 PM
p.12 #3Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* f/4.5-5.6 100-300 C/Y
https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/camera-lenses/files/service/download-center/datasheets/historical-lenses/contax-yashica/datasheet-zeiss-vario-sonnar-4556100300-en.pdf
Samuli
https://www.zeiss.com/content/dam/camera-lenses/files/service/download-center/datasheets/historical-lenses/contax-yashica/datasheet-zeiss-vario-sonnar-4556100300-en.pdf
Samuli
Dec 27, 2018 at 12:56 PM
p.12 #4Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
40Driggs wrote:
This might be a stupid question but...
Could someone clarify the exact model of this lens I should be looking at? I'm interested after seeing all the stunning images, but want to make sure I'm investing in the right thing.
Something like this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CONTAX-CarlZeiss-Vario-Sonnar-T-100-300mm-F4-5-5-6-MMJ-Lens-from-JAPAN-354723/264100562087?hash=item3d7d9ec4a7:rk:4f:0
Good question. While yo are guys in replaying on this please also post what adapter works with it the best.
This might be a stupid question but...
Could someone clarify the exact model of this lens I should be looking at? I'm interested after seeing all the stunning images, but want to make sure I'm investing in the right thing.
Something like this?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CONTAX-CarlZeiss-Vario-Sonnar-T-100-300mm-F4-5-5-6-MMJ-Lens-from-JAPAN-354723/264100562087?hash=item3d7d9ec4a7:rk:4
f:0Good question. While yo are guys in replaying on this please also post what adapter works with it the best.
Dec 27, 2018 at 04:00 PM
p.12 #5Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
The Novoflex isn’t cheap, but you can buy a ring that fits on the adapter and has a foot to mount on a tripod.
-Tim
Dec 27, 2018 at 04:52 PM
p.12 #6Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
tsdevine wrote:
The Novoflex isn’t cheap, but you can buy a ring that fits on the adapter and has a foot to mount on a tripod.
-Tim
The ring that Novoflex sells is a rotating collar called an ASTAT. The collar allows rotating the lens and camera 360 degrees for horizontal to vertical orientations with everything in between. The ASTAT as Tim has mentioned has an Arca Swiss type foot that can be locked to an Arca Swiss type clamp for sure and rapid tripod mounting.
Rich
The Novoflex isn’t cheap, but you can buy a ring that fits on the adapter and has a foot to mount on a tripod.
-Tim
The ring that Novoflex sells is a rotating collar called an ASTAT. The collar allows rotating the lens and camera 360 degrees for horizontal to vertical orientations with everything in between. The ASTAT as Tim has mentioned has an Arca Swiss type foot that can be locked to an Arca Swiss type clamp for sure and rapid tripod mounting.
Rich
Dec 28, 2018 at 06:29 AM
p.12 #7Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Mount Shuksan. Fuji GFX50s and 100-300
Dec 28, 2018 at 10:21 AM
p.12 #8Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
I’m doing things backwards and ordered the Leitax adapter with a spacer to use a generic canon 70-200 tripod foot. Now I just need to find a good copy!
Dec 28, 2018 at 11:43 AM
p.12 #9Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
I have the Leitax to Sony adapter which allows me to use the Sony 2x teleconverter. But recently removed that to use the Canon Fotodiox dummy adapter so I could try it out on the GFX50s
Dec 28, 2018 at 12:20 PM
p.12 #10Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
The Leitax was my favorite adapter for this lens. Very sturdy.
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
Dec 28, 2018 at 12:40 PM
p.12 #11Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
I've always been afraid to leave it fully extended when shooting with the camera tripod mounted. Glad to know that I am probably overreacting.
-Tim
Fred Miranda wrote:
The Leitax was my favorite adapter for this lens. Very sturdy.
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
Dec 28, 2018 at 12:46 PM
p.12 #12Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Looks like a great lens except it doesn't go to 400mm
Dec 28, 2018 at 12:51 PM
p.12 #13Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Fred Miranda wrote:
The Leitax was my favorite adapter for this lens. Very sturdy.
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
Thanks for sharing this. I cancelled my tripod mount order since I use an L plate and won't bother with the collar if I don't need it.
The Leitax was my favorite adapter for this lens. Very sturdy.
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
Thanks for sharing this. I cancelled my tripod mount order since I use an L plate and won't bother with the collar if I don't need it.
Dec 28, 2018 at 01:19 PM
p.12 #14Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Is the lens hood needed for this lens?
Dec 28, 2018 at 01:23 PM
p.12 #15Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Not really....Mine came with one new in the box and its stayed there
Dec 28, 2018 at 01:47 PM
p.12 #16Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
tsdevine wrote:
I've always been afraid to leave it fully extended when shooting with the camera tripod mounted. Glad to know that I am probably overreacting.
-Tim
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
Also the Leitax is lighter than other adapters. I think with the adapter, it was about 985g. Definitely not too heavy. My 100-400GM is 1,480g with an arca tripod foot (RRS)
I tested for vibration at 300mm and could not see much difference with tripod on the adapter or tripod on the camera.
I just ordered another one from Japan. Hopefully this will be haze-free...Not much luck since I sold my copy...
I've always been afraid to leave it fully extended when shooting with the camera tripod mounted. Glad to know that I am probably overreacting.
-Tim
Fred Miranda wrote
The Leitax was my favorite adapter for this lens. Very sturdy.I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
Also the Leitax is lighter than other adapters. I think with the adapter, it was about 985g. Definitely not too heavy. My 100-400GM is 1,480g with an arca tripod foot (RRS)
I tested for vibration at 300mm and could not see much difference with tripod on the adapter or tripod on the camera.
I just ordered another one from Japan. Hopefully this will be haze-free...Not much luck since I sold my copy...
Dec 28, 2018 at 01:52 PM
p.12 #17Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
naturephoto1 wrote:
-TimThe ring that Novoflex sells is a rotating collar called an ASTAT. The collar allows rotating the lens and camera 360 degrees for horizontal to vertical orientations with everything in between. The ASTAT as Tim has mentioned has an Arca Swiss type foot that can be locked to an Arca Swiss type clamp for sure and rapid tripod mounting.
Rich
I don't use the hood
Contax 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Vario-Sonnar T*
by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
nowadays I have the screw on the left side
novoflex collor by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Contax 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Vario-Sonnar T* by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
A shot also with tube
sony A7 II +Contax 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Vario-Sonnar T* + Contax Tube 27mm by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
tsdevine wrote
The Novoflex isn’t cheap, but you can buy a ring that fits on the adapter and has a foot to mount on a tripod.-Tim
Rich
I don't use the hood
Contax 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Vario-Sonnar T*
by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
nowadays I have the screw on the left side
novoflex collor by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Contax 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Vario-Sonnar T* by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
A shot also with tube
sony A7 II +Contax 100-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Vario-Sonnar T* + Contax Tube 27mm by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Dec 28, 2018 at 01:58 PM
p.12 #18Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Fred Miranda wrote:
-Tim
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.Also the Leitax is lighter than other adapters. I think with the adapter, it was about 985g. Definitely not too heavy. My 100-400GM is 1,480g with an arca tripod foot (RRS)
I tested for vibration at 300mm and could not see much difference with tripod on the adapter or tripod on the camera. (I have the custom tripod foot for the Leitax adapter)
I just ordered another one from Japan. Hopefully this was will be haze-free...Not much luck since I sold my copy...
I've been looking at picking up another one, on and off for several days, and as some listings were disappearing, I was wondering if anyone here bought one.
Tonight, I placed an order from a Japanese seller. Supposed to be clear and free of haze. We'll see.
Also ordered a Leitax mount and their tripod adapter.
Some of the current listings for the lens are a bit of a joke - they're described as Excellent++. Near Mint, or Mint - with either haze or "only a little " water vapor inside.
tsdevine wrote
I've always been afraid to leave it fully extended when shooting with the camera tripod mounted. Glad to know that I am probably overreacting.-Tim
Fred Miranda wrote
The Leitax was my favorite adapter for this lens. Very sturdy.I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
I tested for vibration at 300mm and could not see much difference with tripod on the adapter or tripod on the camera. (I have the custom tripod foot for the Leitax adapter)
I just ordered another one from Japan. Hopefully this was will be haze-free...Not much luck since I sold my copy...
I've been looking at picking up another one, on and off for several days, and as some listings were disappearing, I was wondering if anyone here bought one.
Tonight, I placed an order from a Japanese seller. Supposed to be clear and free of haze. We'll see.
Also ordered a Leitax mount and their tripod adapter.
Some of the current listings for the lens are a bit of a joke - they're described as Excellent++. Near Mint, or Mint - with either haze or "only a little " water vapor inside.
Dec 28, 2018 at 04:55 PM
p.12 #19Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
bluloo wrote:
-Tim
I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.Also the Leitax is lighter than other adapters. I think with the adapter, it was about 985g. Definitely not too heavy. My 100-400GM is 1,480g with an arca tripod foot (RRS)
I tested for vibration at 300mm and could not see much difference with tripod on the adapter or tripod on the camera. (I have the custom tripod foot for the Leitax adapter)
I just ordered another one from Japan. Hopefully this was will be haze-free...Not much luck since I sold my copy...I've been looking at picking up another one, on and off for several days, and as some listings were disappearing, I was wondering if anyone here bought one.
Tonight, I placed an order from a Japanese seller. Supposed to be clear and free of haze. We'll see.
Also ordered a Leitax mount and their tripod adapter.
Some of the current listings for the lens are a bit of a joke - they're described as Excellent++. Near Mint, or Mint - with either haze or "only a little " water vapor inside.
I purchased two from Japan described as haze and separation "free", only to find out the lenses were unusable from the hazy rear element...I just got another one but honestly don't have my hopes up.
There is a great tripod foot you can use with Leitax. Let me find the pictures.
Fred
Fred Miranda wrote
tsdevine wrote
I've always been afraid to leave it fully extended when shooting with the camera tripod mounted. Glad to know that I am probably overreacting.-Tim
Fred Miranda wrote
The Leitax was my favorite adapter for this lens. Very sturdy.I also don't use any tripod foot with the VS 100-300. It's not that heavy and stable enough imo.
I tested for vibration at 300mm and could not see much difference with tripod on the adapter or tripod on the camera. (I have the custom tripod foot for the Leitax adapter)
I just ordered another one from Japan. Hopefully this was will be haze-free...Not much luck since I sold my copy...
Tonight, I placed an order from a Japanese seller. Supposed to be clear and free of haze. We'll see.
Also ordered a Leitax mount and their tripod adapter.
Some of the current listings for the lens are a bit of a joke - they're described as Excellent++. Near Mint, or Mint - with either haze or "only a little " water vapor inside.
I purchased two from Japan described as haze and separation "free", only to find out the lenses were unusable from the hazy rear element...I just got another one but honestly don't have my hopes up.
There is a great tripod foot you can use with Leitax. Let me find the pictures.
Fred
Dec 28, 2018 at 05:09 PM
p.12 #20Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
I'm selling a cy 100-300 in the fs section if anyone is interested. Good copy, no zoom creep, no haze. Love the image quality from the lens but not using as much as I had hoped.
<edit> lens being sold is a 747
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<edit> lens being sold is a 747
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Dec 28, 2018 at 05:39 PM