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p.14 #1Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Mine starts with 746 and it is crystal clear
Dec 30, 2018 at 10:32 AM
p.14 #2Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
For those who want a tripod solution and opted for the Leitax adapter, here is a great tripod foot for it:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/926319/13&year=2010#13894144
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/926319/13&year=2010#13894144
Dec 30, 2018 at 12:40 PM
p.14 #3Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
WhyFi wrote:
Yup. This, coupled with the positive feedback for the guy that repairs rear element separation, has me thinking that, if I want a 100-300, I'll buy one with with haze/separation (and priced accordingly) and get it fixed. I feel like the odds that you'll need repair work is worse than a flip of the coin anyway, so why overpay?Which guy? Any successful story?Yes -
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1567632/0#14641854
http://lens-cla.blogspot.com/2014/07/contax-carl-zeiss-vario-sonnar-100.html
When I sent him my lens, he told me there was around a 45 day waiting period. He gets lots of these lenses, as well as Leica Summiluxes and other really high end gear (he accidentally sent me a picture of some Leica 'luxes mentioning that he was working on my lens).
He charged me 150 dollars, plus around 60 dollars shipping (express shipping). The lens came back pristine, so I can only recommend his work!
Wow! Makes me a bit tempted to try a VS....
Fred Miranda wrote
WhyFi wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Perhaps going by the listing description does not tell the whole story as all the lenses I bought were listed as free of haze and separation...https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1567632/0#14641854
amade1974 wrote
I was asked by Robin to send the info on the place I had the CLA on my VS100-300 done. I figure there may be more people interested in this information:http://lens-cla.blogspot.com/2014/07/contax-carl-zeiss-vario-sonnar-100.html
When I sent him my lens, he told me there was around a 45 day waiting period. He gets lots of these lenses, as well as Leica Summiluxes and other really high end gear (he accidentally sent me a picture of some Leica 'luxes mentioning that he was working on my lens).
He charged me 150 dollars, plus around 60 dollars shipping (express shipping). The lens came back pristine, so I can only recommend his work!
Wow! Makes me a bit tempted to try a VS....
Dec 30, 2018 at 04:21 PM
p.14 #4Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
DavidBM wrote:
Yup. This, coupled with the positive feedback for the guy that repairs rear element separation, has me thinking that, if I want a 100-300, I'll buy one with with haze/separation (and priced accordingly) and get it fixed. I feel like the odds that you'll need repair work is worse than a flip of the coin anyway, so why overpay?Which guy? Any successful story?Yes -
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1567632/0#14641854
http://lens-cla.blogspot.com/2014/07/contax-carl-zeiss-vario-sonnar-100.html
When I sent him my lens, he told me there was around a 45 day waiting period. He gets lots of these lenses, as well as Leica Summiluxes and other really high end gear (he accidentally sent me a picture of some Leica 'luxes mentioning that he was working on my lens).
He charged me 150 dollars, plus around 60 dollars shipping (express shipping). The lens came back pristine, so I can only recommend his work!Wow! Makes me a bit tempted to try a VS....
Yes, just grab the cheapest VS 100-300 from Ebay (even if haze and separation is mentioned) and send it in.
WhyFi wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
WhyFi wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Perhaps going by the listing description does not tell the whole story as all the lenses I bought were listed as free of haze and separation...https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1567632/0#14641854
amade1974 wrote
I was asked by Robin to send the info on the place I had the CLA on my VS100-300 done. I figure there may be more people interested in this information:http://lens-cla.blogspot.com/2014/07/contax-carl-zeiss-vario-sonnar-100.html
When I sent him my lens, he told me there was around a 45 day waiting period. He gets lots of these lenses, as well as Leica Summiluxes and other really high end gear (he accidentally sent me a picture of some Leica 'luxes mentioning that he was working on my lens).
He charged me 150 dollars, plus around 60 dollars shipping (express shipping). The lens came back pristine, so I can only recommend his work!
Yes, just grab the cheapest VS 100-300 from Ebay (even if haze and separation is mentioned) and send it in.
Dec 30, 2018 at 04:43 PM
p.14 #5Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Wish I hadn’t sold my beautiful, mint copy for $500 here last summer 😩. It had just a slight haze on a small area of the rear element. I panicked and sold because I was worried that it would get worse and I’d be stuck with a lens that I couldn’t sell.
If it’s not too early to start making a wishlist for next Christmas, I’d love for Zeiss to introduce modern (Loxia?) versions of the CV 35-70, 100-300, and a new wide zoom, say, 16-28mm or so.
🙏
If it’s not too early to start making a wishlist for next Christmas, I’d love for Zeiss to introduce modern (Loxia?) versions of the CV 35-70, 100-300, and a new wide zoom, say, 16-28mm or so.
🙏
Dec 30, 2018 at 05:07 PM
p.14 #6Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Fred Miranda wrote:
For those who want a tripod solution and opted for the Leitax adapter, here is a great tripod foot for it:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/926319/13&year=2010#13894144
Thanks for this. Grabbed one today.
For those who want a tripod solution and opted for the Leitax adapter, here is a great tripod foot for it:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/926319/13&year=2010#13894144
Thanks for this. Grabbed one today.
Dec 30, 2018 at 05:19 PM
p.14 #7Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Fred Miranda wrote:
Yup. This, coupled with the positive feedback for the guy that repairs rear element separation, has me thinking that, if I want a 100-300, I'll buy one with with haze/separation (and priced accordingly) and get it fixed. I feel like the odds that you'll need repair work is worse than a flip of the coin anyway, so why overpay?Which guy? Any successful story?
After viewing his FB page, he does a lot more complex work to lenses than just rear element issues to the 100-300..
See 4 your self
https://www.facebook.com/CLAmanualfocuslens/
WhyFi wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Perhaps going by the listing description does not tell the whole story as all the lenses I bought were listed as free of haze and separation...After viewing his FB page, he does a lot more complex work to lenses than just rear element issues to the 100-300..
See 4 your self
https://www.facebook.com/CLAmanualfocuslens/
Dec 30, 2018 at 11:44 PM
p.14 #8Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
mitesh wrote:
Wish I hadn’t sold my beautiful, mint copy for $500 here last summer 😩. It had just a slight haze on a small area of the rear element. I panicked and sold because I was worried that it would get worse and I’d be stuck with a lens that I couldn’t sell.
If it’s not too early to start making a wishlist for next Christmas, I’d love for Zeiss to introduce modern (Loxia?) versions of the CV 35-70, 100-300, and a new wide zoom, say, 16-28mm or so.
🙏
I’d love for Zeiss to introduce modern (Loxia?) versions of the CV 35-70, 100-300, and a new wide zoom, say, 16-28mm or so.
Zeiss are you listening, mitesh your not the only one
If you have deep pockets you could get this...... Zeiss Compact Zoom CZ.2 15-30mm T2.9
Wish I hadn’t sold my beautiful, mint copy for $500 here last summer 😩. It had just a slight haze on a small area of the rear element. I panicked and sold because I was worried that it would get worse and I’d be stuck with a lens that I couldn’t sell.
If it’s not too early to start making a wishlist for next Christmas, I’d love for Zeiss to introduce modern (Loxia?) versions of the CV 35-70, 100-300, and a new wide zoom, say, 16-28mm or so.
🙏
I’d love for Zeiss to introduce modern (Loxia?) versions of the CV 35-70, 100-300, and a new wide zoom, say, 16-28mm or so.
Zeiss are you listening, mitesh your not the only one
If you have deep pockets you could get this...... Zeiss Compact Zoom CZ.2 15-30mm T2.9
Dec 30, 2018 at 11:51 PM
p.14 #9Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
I messaged them on FB. Waiting to hear back. I can wait if he can indeed fix the lens.
Dec 31, 2018 at 12:57 AM
p.14 #10Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
I heard back from the place in regards to fix the haze issue on the 100-300. The particular one I was looking at has haze that affects the rear element. The guy said $150 to fix and re-cement.
When I get back from my trip, I may buy one and get it fixed. In the end, one doesn't save much money over a good one, but knowing there is someone out there talented enough to fix these is great!
When I get back from my trip, I may buy one and get it fixed. In the end, one doesn't save much money over a good one, but knowing there is someone out there talented enough to fix these is great!
Jan 03, 2019 at 10:02 PM
p.14 #11Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
I wonder if anybody let service a C/Y 100-300mm at Zeiss for the haze issue as Zeiss still services MM lenses. What was their reply and cost?
Jan 04, 2019 at 07:12 AM
p.14 #12Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
chris9 wrote:
I wonder if anybody let service a C/Y 100-300mm at Zeiss for the haze issue as Zeiss still services MM lenses. What was their reply and cost?
I made an inquiry with Zeiss about 11 months ago about servicing the CY 100-300, and this was the response I received:
I wonder if anybody let service a C/Y 100-300mm at Zeiss for the haze issue as Zeiss still services MM lenses. What was their reply and cost?
I made an inquiry with Zeiss about 11 months ago about servicing the CY 100-300, and this was the response I received:
Jan 04, 2019 at 08:40 AM
p.14 #13Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
FYI, I contacted Nippon Photo Clinic in NYC.
They said they can't repair a hazed rear element (they don't do the re-gluing of that part - just R&R).
They said they can't repair a hazed rear element (they don't do the re-gluing of that part - just R&R).
Jan 04, 2019 at 10:44 AM
p.14 #14Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
This is the message he responded to me. Perhaps the price goes up or down, depending which element(s) are hazed
Jan 04, 2019 at 12:22 PM
p.14 #15Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Dustin Gent wrote:
This is the message he responded to me. Perhaps the price goes up or down, depending which element(s) are hazed
I emailed them this morning asking how to proceed with a repair.
Took a chance on a hazed copy that otherwise appears to be very nice.
This is the message he responded to me. Perhaps the price goes up or down, depending which element(s) are hazed
I emailed them this morning asking how to proceed with a repair.
Took a chance on a hazed copy that otherwise appears to be very nice.
Jan 04, 2019 at 01:06 PM
p.14 #16Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
bluloo wrote:
I emailed them this morning asking how to proceed with a repair.
Took a chance on a hazed copy that otherwise appears to be very nice.
It took them a day or so to respond to me, but according to their facebook page, they do work on a lot of high end lenses.
Jan 04, 2019 at 01:12 PM
p.14 #17Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
The 100-300 VS arrived.
Under low magnification, it appears to be free of haze (just some dust particles). Sample pics are sharp and contrasty.
SN: 7470777
Under low magnification, it appears to be free of haze (just some dust particles). Sample pics are sharp and contrasty.
SN: 7470777
Jan 05, 2019 at 05:14 PM
p.14 #18Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Finally got a copy with zero haze (after 4 tries). The lens is mint and the rear element is clear. I don't see dust in it either.
The 100-300 VS's serial number is: 747-XXXX
The 100-300 VS's serial number is: 747-XXXX
Jan 07, 2019 at 02:34 PM
p.14 #19Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Received the Leitax mount today. Pretty nifty. Have it mounted on my good copy of the VS.
Will be sending the hazed copy to Taiwan for repair in the next day or so. Should have it back in ~30-45 days.
Will be sending the hazed copy to Taiwan for repair in the next day or so. Should have it back in ~30-45 days.
Jan 07, 2019 at 07:20 PM
p.14 #20Sony FE 100-400/4.5-5.6 GM vs Contax 100-300/4.5-5.6
Just an update on my "lens journey": according to the tracker, my lens has been delivered to the repair lab in Taiwan already at the end of December, but for now no news from them (notwithstanding I've asked them to send me a confirmation when they would get it).
So at least communication at the moment is a bit iffy, let's see how it pans out..
So at least communication at the moment is a bit iffy, let's see how it pans out..
Jan 08, 2019 at 04:24 AM