danlindberg Posted December 18, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 18, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) This is probably totally impossible, but I'll ask anyway.... Could I use my Contax 45 and 90 on the m9? If they can be used, are they up for the task with an 18mp sensor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stunsworth Posted December 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 18, 2009 Could I use my Contax 45 and 90 on the m9? No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geesbert Posted December 18, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 18, 2009 Could I use my Contax 45 and 90 on the m9? yes Converted Contax G lens for Leica M Packages | japan exposures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 18, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 18, 2009 Why? *Sound of Too Hard Box opening* Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted December 18, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 18, 2009 W-e-l-ll.... to be a bit more accurate: 1. You can't use them as is (no focusing ring, and no link to the rangefinder). There have been some conversions done, including adding those critical features, to allow G lenses to work on Leica M - but the conversions usually cost so much that it is vastly cheaper to just trade your 45/90 for Leica equivalents. The Online Photographer: Contax G Lenses in Leica M-Mount Converted Contax G lens for Leica M Packages | japan exposures (actually, those prices don't look too bad. Back when Contax quit photography, conversions were usually $2000; now they seem to be under $1000 for most lenses) 2. If you absolutely, positively want the Zeiss "look" on an M9, there are also the Zeiss ZM lenses (although you'd have to choose between a slower 85 f/4 or a vastly more pricey 85 f/2). 3. Yes, they would be up for the task, otherwise. Might have to figure out 6-bit coding for anything wider than the 45, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted December 18, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 18, 2009 I was going to get a 45 converted by Dirk Rosler, as it was a lens I loved on my G1 and 2. In the end I decided it was too much trouble and to go for a S/H coded 11826 50mm Summicron - mistake - got 2 duff ones, one after the other. I now have a 50 Planar, which is a wonderful lens, as long as you like high contrast. It has beautifully smooth focussing and a very positive aperture ring. Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoSC Posted December 19, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 19, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a 90mm Sonnar that was converted in Japan and sold by Dirk Rosler. I used it with my M8.2 and found it to be small, sharp and produced beautiful color. I was also surprised at how easy it was to focus. In then end the final shipped price was close to a used 90mm Elmarit 2.8 but it does have that Zeiss Sonnar look to it. I am very happy with it. One thing to note is that the f-stops are smooth and continuous like on a large format shutter. No big deal and even preferable at times. Dirk provided excellent service and information. I have no affiliation with him or his outfit. He just did a superb job on the whole transaction. Cheers, Hugo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlindberg Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks a lot guys for your input Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theodor Heinrichsohn Posted December 19, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 19, 2009 Does anyone know, whether the 16mm Hologon for the Contax G1/G2 produces a red halo when using the M9? The original 15mm Hologon (by Zeiss, sold by Leitz) does. Teddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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