Contax g2 manual focus macro

These include many great lenses from Leica R, Contax/Yashica, Contax G, Minolta MD, Canon FD and Hasselblad V. Here's a round-up of the best lens mount adapters for Sony E-Mount cameras. For an explanation of how to use Focus Peaking and Manual Focus Assist with manual focus lenses - See Part 1 of this review. Contax G2 Rangefinder Review. Autofocus and manual focus The G2 has an autofocus system described as "combination reinforced external passive/active baseline type". as are macro images Contax NX vs Contax Aria G2. Discussion in 'Contax Systems' started by neilb, Jan 18, a G2 and the older Contax MF 167MT. I can tell you my personal experience. manual focus and macro. Some of the other lenses are AF/MF hybrids all the time, without switch flipping. There are TWO TYPES of Macro-lenses which may confuse some users especially those who are new to the Contax system. The original CONTAX RTS introduced in 1975 has two S-Makro Planar lenses at focal length of 60mm and 100mm each. The lens at 100mm is in fact, a bellow lens which was only intended to be used with Bellow Unit and it cannot be mounted directly onto camera as normal Zeiss lenses The original: Contax G2 with Carl Zeiss Planar 45/2 in black. Since the emergence of mirrorless cameras, fans of these lenses have been adapting them to use via manual focus with limited satisfaction. Several years ago, TechArt designed an adapter with a motor to drive the AF screw and developed Fujinon GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens. 5.0 out of 5 stars 5. CONTAX 35mm F/2.0 - Contax G1 & G2 Cameras. 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. Electronics Phoenix Zoom/Tele 100-300MM Manual Focus Lens for CONTAX/Yashica. Electronics More Buying Choices $129.99 (1 new The G2 can be focused manually, but this manual focusing is electronic manual focusing - not mechanical. There is no way for a G2 photographer to tell if something is in focus except to rely on the distance readout in the viewfinder on the top of the camera. The G2 lenses do not even have focus rings. Don't bother. If you want to zone focus or use hyperfocal distance then just get a Leica or Voigtlander body. The Contax G2 is all about autofocus - I am at a loss as to why the designers thought it would be a good idea to add the bits and pieces to be able to manual focus this camera? Buy and sell used Contax rangefinder camera lenses at KEH Camera. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180-day warranty! Financing options available. The new PRONTO Auto-Focus Lens Adapter for Sony cameras does the unbelievable: it can auto-focus practically any lens you mount on it. Just set your Leica M lens to infinity focus and mount it The Contax G2 - Guest Review by Adam Laws Posted on April 23, 2016. Of course I could shoot the Contax G2 in full manual, but when you have the options of automated everything I found myself ultimately getting lazy, and shooting it as I would a digital camera. The manual focus is not