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Contax G vs Leica M lenses

Hello Scott
If you are realy looking for a Leica why not consider buying it second hand? You can get
the non-TTL M6, M4 or M4P bodies and some lenses cheaper than some of the new alternatives. there is also the Leica CL/Minolta CLE, even though these are harder to find.
I don't think that the G1 or G2 are "rangefinders" like the Leica, Bessa or Konica but more of a glorified compact camera. Don't think that Contax would get away in charging so much for them if they were described as such.
Regards
paul
http://www.britishpressphoto.org/paulmattsson/
 
Although i hope this doesn't turn into a pissing match, i'd love to see more of Luis' work. I've seen his pix on another site - quite nice.

But, really, does it even matter what Austin's pictures look like? He hasn't made any arguments that rely on his talents as a photographer. In fact, his arguments suggest that there are no reasonable arguments in favour of Contax OR Leica lenses being "superior." Objective. Points and counterpoints on both sides. Is this forum supposed to be one of blind allegiance to Contax/Zeiss? Why are we bothering to debate this stuff anyway? Either marque has glass superiour to our abilities to utilize it anyway. Personally, i don't shoot everything on a tripod, with mirror lock-up, at the 'appropriate' shutter speed and aperture 'sweet spot.' Sharpness, to me, is relative. What i care most about is the 'character' of the lens(es). And, that's something that no chart, nor other photographer can quantify.

www.derekstanton.com
Unfortunately, nothing there from the G2, but there are a couple of portraits with N1 and Hasselblad glass. I'll bet no one can tell which of the 35mm shots are from Canon, Contax, or Leica....
 
>>> Your turn ;-)

Very nice pictures, Austin. As you know, there are people that speaks tons of words about their equipment and they don't use it (vitrines come to mind
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. Ok, here is my turn:

Leica: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id60137&size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id85077&size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id35310&size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id30986&size=lg

Contax G: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id07007&size=lg http://contaxg.com/document.php?id˜29&full=1 http://contaxg.com/document.php?id˜91&full=1 http://contaxg.com/document.php?id783&full=1 http://contaxg.com/document.php?id˜28&full=1 http://contaxg.com/document.php?id˜48&full=1

In my experience, when I get the developed negatives from each camera, I always think it's the best one. This feeling is valid both for the Leica and the G1. They are different cameras but are, in my opinion, the best 35mm camera systems for available light photography.

Cheers, Luis Argüelles
 
Doug,

> Yes..you are right.. the G2 lenses are just plain sharper.

Well, NO they aren't. You are simply ignoring fact, even the facts YOU referenced.

> Some on this site, like Austin, enjoy bashing the Contax G2 while > pumping up Leica machines.

I haven't bashed the Contax G2, nor have I "pumped up Leica machines", one bit. You obviously "see" what you want, which is simply a shame...as you will never get past your bias, and this, needless to say, prohibits your ability to comprehend.

Or, you are simply being a troll...either case, have at it, you're worthy of simply being ignored.

Austin
 
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