Re: [Leica] Leica vs. Contax wars

[John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>]

One of my friends bought a used G2 and lenses after toying with a used M6
for a while. He decided against the M6 because of the steep price of
admission; he was able to buy the G2 and several lenses for less than the
price of the used M6 body. His main interest is in macro insect work and he
wanted a camera with very good wide angle lenses for occasional use only. He
does not like how his SLR wides "smear" in the corners (his words).  He does
not regret his primarily financial decision, even though he preferred the
handling of the M6, but has been a little disappointed in the lenses as he
has found them, especially the 28mm, to be flare prone.

John Collier

> From: "Dan S" <dstate1@hotmail.com>
> 
> If only it could be so!  I still think a manual focus Contax at about the
> same price as the current autofocus offerings would be a dream camera.  As
> it is the auto focus problems with the camera along with a reputation for
> electrical glitches has kept many pro's and otherwise from indulging.  Too
> bad as the lenses really are superb.  The 28mm is cosidered the best in the
> business
> 
> 
> Dan States
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>> More to the point than Leica vs. Nikon is the question of Leica vs. Contax,
>> namely the G2.  It's become apparent that the Japanese-made Zeiss optics
>> are
>> equal or better than many/most Leitz offerings.  Coupled with a better view
>> finder,  a very good auto focus and much less money, Contax has to be the
>> leader  among  35 mm rangefinders. Right??
>