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Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Carl Zeiss (contax)
Equipment Model: and other very nice CY mount (usable on olympus/canon thru adaptor)
Price (S$): stated below
Description:
Putting up a good portion of my Zeiss collection of lens for sale. This are all fantastic lens that should be in the hands of photographers who can appreciate them. Selling in order to clear stuff and make space as all my dry cabs are full.
These lens can be used on contax body, or via adaptors onto olympus/canon bodies. I usually use with adaptor on my 5D, 40D and 1D. The lens below DO NOT come with adaptors but if buyers are keen i can help them get good deals for adaptors.
ADAPTOR TO CANON/Olympus BODY NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE STATED. HOWEVER I CAN GET THEM FOR YOU CHEAPLY, PM TO FIND OUT.
2. Carl Zeiss T* Planar 50mm F1.4 Made in Japan
Widely acclaimed Zeiss planar 50F1.4, this is the good old one that made the name. The newer nikon ZF ones are just reproductions, not inferior but different... As expected from a zeiss T* lens of course, very nice sharp contrasty colours. Fabulous for low light usage with its very nice F1.4 large aperture. For those very nice thin depth of field shots, low light shooting, portraits etc, this has got to be the lens.
Images taken with this excellent piece of glass:
Check out the bokeh, thin depth of field and contrast.. it has to be a zeiss F1.4 lens
Good condition, selling at only $400.
2 Best contax zoom lens in CY mount, the 35-70 and the 28-85 both are fantastic performers in their own field. The 28-85 gives a larger range with 28mm at the wide end while the 37-70 is smaller, constant aperture and has a fantastic macro mode at 35mm. Both perform extremely well, beautiful micro contrast, bokeh and sharp wide open, to the extent primes may lose out to them in quality.
Read online discussions here.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/525971/0?keyword=contax,35-70
http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/lenses/35mm-zoom/contax/PRD_83448_3128crx.aspx
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=362998
http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/digital-slr-equipment-testing/48658-contax-m-m-28-85-3-3-4-t.html
Alot more, just google.
i can assure that the quality of L lens pale in comparison to these..
3. Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 3,4 / 35-70 Made in Japan
Some of the reviews online on this lens:
" Very sharp and compact zoom with constant aperture. Its performance is in par with prime lenses. Zooming mechanism is silky smooth without zoom creep. It outperforms the Zeiss 28-70 VS in sharpness. Its macro function (1:4) is very good."
" An excellent compact zoom lens from Zesis. Picture is typical zesis taste. Very good lens build. My standard lens on Aria."
" Summary:
as good as the Leica zoom; much better than canon L zoom; comparable to nikon 50/1.2 when set to 50 mm focal length; now the price goes down to only about US$ 500 -----
Strengths:
possibly the best standard zoom "
" Summary:
This is an excellent Zoom which can compete with the best primes on the market also in case of flare!!!(just 10 elements).You shouldn't complain about the limited zoom-range, therefore it's light and compact compared to the VS28-85. And finally: Don't underestimate the macro-setting!
Strengths:
Very sharp and contrasty from f8,0-22.
Compact, lightweight and easy to use. Excellent close focussing ability (25cm) delivering top notch results. Overall it's as good as the best primes!!! "
My own experience with this lens is fantastic as well. Only complains is that it could be abit wider, but paired with my 16-35L, the combi is perfect. One of my favourite walk around lens as well. The macro setting, though only at 35mm, goes really darn close and gives a very very nice bokeh for macro, putting designated macro lens to shame. Selling as i have 2 copies of it, letting go one.
Shots taken with it:
Shots above shows how far the lens zooms, and also the micro contrast of the lens.
Sharpness of the lens is fantastic. Very high resolution. It most probably wont even be out resolved by the 20+MP 1Ds mark3 unlike normal consumer lenses.
Zoomed in crop:
Lens in very good condition. Priced at only $700.
4. Carl Zeiss T* Vario Sonnar 40-80mm F3.5
Check out their description and how much its being sold online by looking at these ebay ads:
http://cgi.ebay.com/40-80-CONTAX-Vario-Sonnar-40-80mm-F3-5-AEG_W0QQitemZ260336700879QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN?hash=item260336700879
http://cgi.ebay.com/CONTAX-ZEISS-40-80mm-f3-5-AE-T-Vario-Sonnar-nr-Mint_W0QQitemZ280198409084QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item280198409084
Another very outstanding zeiss optics lens with very nice deep deep colours and saturation. A very good mid range lens to go with the zeiss 80-200 as well. Filter ring only 55mm, thus able to get filters very cheaply. A compact little wonder.
Images taken with this lens:
Lens in totally MINT condition.Selling only $750.
5. Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 3,3-4.0 / 28-85 Made in Japan
Only thing about this lens is that its rather big, with the front taking 82mm filters, but of cos, the build is really solid and respectable.
gives a very nice range from wide at 28mm to tele at 85mm.
Some online reviews on it:
"Summary
The best zoom ever made? lots of us think so. Consider the primes lenses this zoom would replace in your camera bag: 28 f/2.8, 35 f/2.8, 45 f/28, 50 f/1.7 and the 85 f/2.8. The amazing part is, its nearly impossible todistinguish between images made by this zoom and the afore mentioned primes. With enough enlargement, the primes eventually win the day, but not by much. The lens is a chunk, and carrying it around on an RTSIII with a full load of AA batteries is no joy. The front element rotates during focus, its some what quirky in that the zoom is fully extended at 28mm and fully retracted at 85mm. I'm not a fan of zoom lenses, I think they turn people into lazy tourist photographers (no offense meant to the lazy tourist photographers out there) Fixed focal lengths make you move around alot more and you spend more time composing your shot. I make the exception with this lens because the image quality is stunning.
Strengths
quite capable of kicking major booty on other manufactures prime lenses everday of the week and twice on Sunday with one of its T* coated lenses tied behind its back.
Weaknesses
yeah its heavy, the front element rotates, it requires a huge thin polarizer. What would Arnie think if he heard you whining like that? don't be a girly man (or woman) "
" Summary
This lens is the real deal! I have five Contax prime lenses and and am extremely happy with all of them. Decided that I neede a zoom in this range and took the financial plunge and bought a new one (searched for several months and could not find a used one anywhere, and now I know why).
This lens is extremely well made and tack sharp at all ranges. I'm not going to make comparisons, but if you are just getting into the manual Contax line, let this be your primary lens in the 28-85 range. I will keep my primes that fall in this range, but this zoom stays on one of my bodies ALL the time. Get the Contax lens hood and a thin filter, either Heliopan or B&W. The Contax filter is not made by the Contax company and are not up to par with the companies previously mentioned.
Strengths
SHARP at all focal points. Excellent build quality."
" Summary
This has to be the best zoom lens made. It even auto-focuses with the Contax AX, what more can I ask?"
http://photosig.photographyreview.com/mfr/contax/35mm-zoom/PRD_84513_3128crx.aspx
Hardly any complain about the lens except for the size and large front.
Shots taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Priced at only $900.[Shops in peninsular sells much more than that]
6. CONTAX-CARL ZEISS VARIO-SONNAR 80-200 f4 T*
Like the other 2 Carl Zeiss above, this is an amazing zoom. how so? image quality, sharpness, contrast is as good as other zeiss primes, but better than alot of 3rd party primes. No sh!t, this lens easily puts many of today's modern lens like canon70-200F4L and F2.8L to shame. One look at the front, you can see from the coating that this is one serious lens. I remember that back about 10yrs back, around 1999 to 2000, this lens was going for about 900 USD, with the conversion back and shipping then, it probably worked to about 2K SGD, a much wished for but out of reach lens. Built wise as the other reviews online say, is seriously solid with being excessively heavy. The fact that its a pull push design makes it a joy to zoom and focus at the same time. This lens, like other fine raved about lens, has a nickname, "stovepipe".
I have sold off 2 pieces of this lens before, both photographers who bought the lens were impressed by its image quality. you cant go wrong with this lens.
Reviews here:
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?topic_id=23&msg_id=00000j
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?topic_id=23&msg_id=000jSO
Shots taken with this amazing better than primes lens:
More reviews on the 80-200F4, its seriously a damn good lens, putting primes to shame.
http://photo.net/neighbor/view-one.t...ghbor_id=93110
http://photo.net/equipment/contax/80-200-4
http://photosig.photographyreview.co...9_3128crx.aspx
Lens in very good condition, can tell its been very carefully used.
Letting go at only $850.
8. Carl Zeiss T* Sonnar 135mm F2.8
Another very high quality, highly rated Zeiss lens in CY mount at affordable price. This lens produce image quality comparable to its leica counterpart and the short telephoto makes it really excellent for shooting portrait. Images are very good wide open and users can easily go with F2.8 for everyshot without worrying about sharpness and resolution. Contrast is very good, the bokeh is beautiful, its one of the reasons why this lens is well liked.
Images taken with this beautiful lens:
Lens in MINT condition. Good as brand new. Letting go at only $600.
10. Tokina RMC 400mm F5.6 (CY mount) Made in Japan
Shown above is a m42 mount version, looks similar except one for sale here is a CY mount piece.
Can be used on contax/yashica bodies, or like i do, you can use on canon DSLRs with adaptor. This is is probably one of the cheapest and more value for money 400mm around. wanting to start doing some telelens photography such as birding but not ready to dump 20K cash in for the fastest IS lenses? this is it. RMC stand for multi coating, which gives better flash control, light falloff thus increasing the contrast and preceived sharpness of image taken. I have used it on several ocassions, from military parades to birding to sports, it has not failed, at least not for the price of this lens. It gives very decent and usable images wide open at f5.6.The built in retractable hood is also very handy, esp when you bring the lens around.
Images taken recently with this lens:
Only defect is some dust inside lens. It totally doesnt affect image taken at all. Selling cheap at only $400.
10. IMAGE Multi-Coated 28mm F2.8 Made in Korea
Small lens, similar to the tokina one. Was quite surprised when i first got it, didnt know the koreans made lens back in the old days too.. mounted it onto the 5D via adaptor and got a pleasant surpise with its quality. Sure you cant compare it to top end 28mm lenses like the leica's but for its price its really decent. Brought it out for trips, its about time to let go to make space.
Taken by this lens:
Lens in MINT condition. Selling cheap at only $80.
If keen pls call 91120589 i do not have internet access all the time.
If you want to view and not confirm buying, pls make arrangement, come to my place at my convenience.
Have been selling away quite a bit of my collection already. Buy with confidence.
Those who sms me using foreign number will not get replies. Either email or pm if you dont have a +65 (singapore number)
Real Name: xc
Contact Number: 91120589
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 9
Warranty Status: test on the spot
Equipment Type: Lens
Equipment Brand: Carl Zeiss (contax)
Equipment Model: and other very nice CY mount (usable on olympus/canon thru adaptor)
Price (S$): stated below
Description:
Putting up a good portion of my Zeiss collection of lens for sale. This are all fantastic lens that should be in the hands of photographers who can appreciate them. Selling in order to clear stuff and make space as all my dry cabs are full.
These lens can be used on contax body, or via adaptors onto olympus/canon bodies. I usually use with adaptor on my 5D, 40D and 1D. The lens below DO NOT come with adaptors but if buyers are keen i can help them get good deals for adaptors.
ADAPTOR TO CANON/Olympus BODY NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE STATED. HOWEVER I CAN GET THEM FOR YOU CHEAPLY, PM TO FIND OUT.
2. Carl Zeiss T* Planar 50mm F1.4 Made in Japan
Widely acclaimed Zeiss planar 50F1.4, this is the good old one that made the name. The newer nikon ZF ones are just reproductions, not inferior but different... As expected from a zeiss T* lens of course, very nice sharp contrasty colours. Fabulous for low light usage with its very nice F1.4 large aperture. For those very nice thin depth of field shots, low light shooting, portraits etc, this has got to be the lens.
Images taken with this excellent piece of glass:
Check out the bokeh, thin depth of field and contrast.. it has to be a zeiss F1.4 lens
Good condition, selling at only $400.
2 Best contax zoom lens in CY mount, the 35-70 and the 28-85 both are fantastic performers in their own field. The 28-85 gives a larger range with 28mm at the wide end while the 37-70 is smaller, constant aperture and has a fantastic macro mode at 35mm. Both perform extremely well, beautiful micro contrast, bokeh and sharp wide open, to the extent primes may lose out to them in quality.
Read online discussions here.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/525971/0?keyword=contax,35-70
http://www.photographyreview.com/cat/lenses/35mm-zoom/contax/PRD_83448_3128crx.aspx
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=362998
http://www.prophotohome.com/forum/digital-slr-equipment-testing/48658-contax-m-m-28-85-3-3-4-t.html
Alot more, just google.
i can assure that the quality of L lens pale in comparison to these..
3. Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 3,4 / 35-70 Made in Japan
Some of the reviews online on this lens:
" Very sharp and compact zoom with constant aperture. Its performance is in par with prime lenses. Zooming mechanism is silky smooth without zoom creep. It outperforms the Zeiss 28-70 VS in sharpness. Its macro function (1:4) is very good."
" An excellent compact zoom lens from Zesis. Picture is typical zesis taste. Very good lens build. My standard lens on Aria."
" Summary:
as good as the Leica zoom; much better than canon L zoom; comparable to nikon 50/1.2 when set to 50 mm focal length; now the price goes down to only about US$ 500 -----
Strengths:
possibly the best standard zoom "
" Summary:
This is an excellent Zoom which can compete with the best primes on the market also in case of flare!!!(just 10 elements).You shouldn't complain about the limited zoom-range, therefore it's light and compact compared to the VS28-85. And finally: Don't underestimate the macro-setting!
Strengths:
Very sharp and contrasty from f8,0-22.
Compact, lightweight and easy to use. Excellent close focussing ability (25cm) delivering top notch results. Overall it's as good as the best primes!!! "
My own experience with this lens is fantastic as well. Only complains is that it could be abit wider, but paired with my 16-35L, the combi is perfect. One of my favourite walk around lens as well. The macro setting, though only at 35mm, goes really darn close and gives a very very nice bokeh for macro, putting designated macro lens to shame. Selling as i have 2 copies of it, letting go one.
Shots taken with it:
Shots above shows how far the lens zooms, and also the micro contrast of the lens.
Sharpness of the lens is fantastic. Very high resolution. It most probably wont even be out resolved by the 20+MP 1Ds mark3 unlike normal consumer lenses.
Zoomed in crop:
Lens in very good condition. Priced at only $700.
4. Carl Zeiss T* Vario Sonnar 40-80mm F3.5
Check out their description and how much its being sold online by looking at these ebay ads:
http://cgi.ebay.com/40-80-CONTAX-Vario-Sonnar-40-80mm-F3-5-AEG_W0QQitemZ260336700879QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN?hash=item260336700879
http://cgi.ebay.com/CONTAX-ZEISS-40-80mm-f3-5-AE-T-Vario-Sonnar-nr-Mint_W0QQitemZ280198409084QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Photography_Film_Cameras_ET?hash=item280198409084
Another very outstanding zeiss optics lens with very nice deep deep colours and saturation. A very good mid range lens to go with the zeiss 80-200 as well. Filter ring only 55mm, thus able to get filters very cheaply. A compact little wonder.
Images taken with this lens:
Lens in totally MINT condition.Selling only $750.
5. Carl Zeiss T* Vario-Sonnar 3,3-4.0 / 28-85 Made in Japan
Only thing about this lens is that its rather big, with the front taking 82mm filters, but of cos, the build is really solid and respectable.
gives a very nice range from wide at 28mm to tele at 85mm.
Some online reviews on it:
"Summary
The best zoom ever made? lots of us think so. Consider the primes lenses this zoom would replace in your camera bag: 28 f/2.8, 35 f/2.8, 45 f/28, 50 f/1.7 and the 85 f/2.8. The amazing part is, its nearly impossible todistinguish between images made by this zoom and the afore mentioned primes. With enough enlargement, the primes eventually win the day, but not by much. The lens is a chunk, and carrying it around on an RTSIII with a full load of AA batteries is no joy. The front element rotates during focus, its some what quirky in that the zoom is fully extended at 28mm and fully retracted at 85mm. I'm not a fan of zoom lenses, I think they turn people into lazy tourist photographers (no offense meant to the lazy tourist photographers out there) Fixed focal lengths make you move around alot more and you spend more time composing your shot. I make the exception with this lens because the image quality is stunning.
Strengths
quite capable of kicking major booty on other manufactures prime lenses everday of the week and twice on Sunday with one of its T* coated lenses tied behind its back.
Weaknesses
yeah its heavy, the front element rotates, it requires a huge thin polarizer. What would Arnie think if he heard you whining like that? don't be a girly man (or woman) "
" Summary
This lens is the real deal! I have five Contax prime lenses and and am extremely happy with all of them. Decided that I neede a zoom in this range and took the financial plunge and bought a new one (searched for several months and could not find a used one anywhere, and now I know why).
This lens is extremely well made and tack sharp at all ranges. I'm not going to make comparisons, but if you are just getting into the manual Contax line, let this be your primary lens in the 28-85 range. I will keep my primes that fall in this range, but this zoom stays on one of my bodies ALL the time. Get the Contax lens hood and a thin filter, either Heliopan or B&W. The Contax filter is not made by the Contax company and are not up to par with the companies previously mentioned.
Strengths
SHARP at all focal points. Excellent build quality."
" Summary
This has to be the best zoom lens made. It even auto-focuses with the Contax AX, what more can I ask?"
http://photosig.photographyreview.com/mfr/contax/35mm-zoom/PRD_84513_3128crx.aspx
Hardly any complain about the lens except for the size and large front.
Shots taken with this lens:
Lens in mint condition. Priced at only $900.[Shops in peninsular sells much more than that]
6. CONTAX-CARL ZEISS VARIO-SONNAR 80-200 f4 T*
Like the other 2 Carl Zeiss above, this is an amazing zoom. how so? image quality, sharpness, contrast is as good as other zeiss primes, but better than alot of 3rd party primes. No sh!t, this lens easily puts many of today's modern lens like canon70-200F4L and F2.8L to shame. One look at the front, you can see from the coating that this is one serious lens. I remember that back about 10yrs back, around 1999 to 2000, this lens was going for about 900 USD, with the conversion back and shipping then, it probably worked to about 2K SGD, a much wished for but out of reach lens. Built wise as the other reviews online say, is seriously solid with being excessively heavy. The fact that its a pull push design makes it a joy to zoom and focus at the same time. This lens, like other fine raved about lens, has a nickname, "stovepipe".
I have sold off 2 pieces of this lens before, both photographers who bought the lens were impressed by its image quality. you cant go wrong with this lens.
Reviews here:
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?topic_id=23&msg_id=00000j
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?topic_id=23&msg_id=000jSO
Shots taken with this amazing better than primes lens:
More reviews on the 80-200F4, its seriously a damn good lens, putting primes to shame.
http://photo.net/neighbor/view-one.t...ghbor_id=93110
http://photo.net/equipment/contax/80-200-4
http://photosig.photographyreview.co...9_3128crx.aspx
Lens in very good condition, can tell its been very carefully used.
Letting go at only $850.
8. Carl Zeiss T* Sonnar 135mm F2.8
Another very high quality, highly rated Zeiss lens in CY mount at affordable price. This lens produce image quality comparable to its leica counterpart and the short telephoto makes it really excellent for shooting portrait. Images are very good wide open and users can easily go with F2.8 for everyshot without worrying about sharpness and resolution. Contrast is very good, the bokeh is beautiful, its one of the reasons why this lens is well liked.
Images taken with this beautiful lens:
Lens in MINT condition. Good as brand new. Letting go at only $600.
10. Tokina RMC 400mm F5.6 (CY mount) Made in Japan
Shown above is a m42 mount version, looks similar except one for sale here is a CY mount piece.
Can be used on contax/yashica bodies, or like i do, you can use on canon DSLRs with adaptor. This is is probably one of the cheapest and more value for money 400mm around. wanting to start doing some telelens photography such as birding but not ready to dump 20K cash in for the fastest IS lenses? this is it. RMC stand for multi coating, which gives better flash control, light falloff thus increasing the contrast and preceived sharpness of image taken. I have used it on several ocassions, from military parades to birding to sports, it has not failed, at least not for the price of this lens. It gives very decent and usable images wide open at f5.6.The built in retractable hood is also very handy, esp when you bring the lens around.
Images taken recently with this lens:
Only defect is some dust inside lens. It totally doesnt affect image taken at all. Selling cheap at only $400.
10. IMAGE Multi-Coated 28mm F2.8 Made in Korea
Small lens, similar to the tokina one. Was quite surprised when i first got it, didnt know the koreans made lens back in the old days too.. mounted it onto the 5D via adaptor and got a pleasant surpise with its quality. Sure you cant compare it to top end 28mm lenses like the leica's but for its price its really decent. Brought it out for trips, its about time to let go to make space.
Taken by this lens:
Lens in MINT condition. Selling cheap at only $80.
If keen pls call 91120589 i do not have internet access all the time.
If you want to view and not confirm buying, pls make arrangement, come to my place at my convenience.
Have been selling away quite a bit of my collection already. Buy with confidence.
Those who sms me using foreign number will not get replies. Either email or pm if you dont have a +65 (singapore number)
Real Name: xc
Contact Number: 91120589
Condition of Item (as per guidelines): 9
Warranty Status: test on the spot
