Contax G1 Question...

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I picked up a Contax G1 with a Carl Zeiss Planar 2/45 T lens that I'm not that familiar with...It's working perfectly as far as I can tell, but, to me anyway, the AF focus seems noisy. My question for those that may have experience with this model is...Does this sound normal? Are these just a little noisy while focusing?

 

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They are a little noisy when focusing.

 

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Richard Sintchak (rich815) said:

They are a little noisy when focusing.

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Thats what I figured...I'm anxious to get my first roll of Fuji shot and processed to see what this lens can do...Thanks.

 

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You'll love what that lens can do.

 

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One of the sharpest, most contrasty, gorgeous color-rendition, 3-D popping lenses I've ever used. A favorite. If I was ever forced to only use one lens the rest of my life this would be it.

 

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Richard Sintchak (rich815) said:

One of the sharpest, most contrasty, gorgeous color-rendition, 3-D popping lenses I've ever used. A favorite. If I was ever forced to only use one lens the rest of my life this would be it.

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Wow...

 

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n2mf said:

Wow...

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I've got several systems across the formats - Pentax 67II, Fotoman 617 with Rodenstock lens, XPan and Contax G2. The 45mm is my all-time fave lens - truly wonderful...

 

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For 35mm photography I don't think that lens can be bested. It's wonderful, and worth putting up with a little noise.

 

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Here are a few example for ya', all with the 45/2 Planar G lens.

 

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Beautiful images! I'm so excited!

 

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Here's one from San Juan, Puerto Rico, taken with the 90mm lens (I THINK, but it could have been the 45).

I'm pretty sure this one was with the 45:

Both are Ektar 100 shots.

 

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All the non-pano shots in this series on the pilgrimage up Croagh Patrick in Ireland are taken with the G2 - all but one picture with the 45. Some cropped a little. Click photos for larger slideshow.
http://gavinsmith.portfoliobox.me/croagh-patrick