How do the Contax lenses fair compared to it’s contemporaries? Let’s look at the Contax line compared to other Zeiss lenses both new and old: the Super Speeds, Classic (ZE/ZF.2) and CP.2s.
Zeiss Contax Compared
Contax
Choosing and Adapting Zeiss Contax
Vintage Zeiss Contax lenses can be repurposed for modern cinema use. This article goes into detail about these lenses and how to go about picking and adapting your lenses.
Affordable Cinema Lenses
Some time ago now, I was in the market for a set of high quality lenses for cinema use and investigated the various offerings available.