rollsman4 Posted December 1, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 1, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have been reading about both and would like if anyone has used these and which is Better IQ, Good AF and best one for the money. I mainly shoot Portraits and some Landscapes. The adaptors I have seen for both are about the same cost USED. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mgrayson3 Posted December 1, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 1, 2022 I'd say the HC 100/2.2 is the best adapted portrait lens for the money. I've not used the Contax 80/2, which is more expensive, but I have the 100/2.2 and it works well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted December 1, 2022 Hi Matt, I already have the S 70 and need a wide angle for the S007 TY DEnnis Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynp Posted December 1, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 1, 2022 The Contax 645 35 mm is a nice and sharp lens. I used to have an HC35mm. and sold it because the Contax lens was lighter. Both lenses are sharp from corner to corner on the S cameras. I have both adapters and still keep the HC50-II which is excellent. Please note that the new HC and HCD lenses with the orange square 🟧 mark will not work with the S to HC adapter. Only older Hasselblad H lenses are supported. The reliable sync speed is 1/500 with the leaf shutter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted December 1, 2022 Thank you so much for sharing that. I appreciate it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted December 1, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 1, 2022 I don't have wide angle only Contax 55mm. My thought: The Contax adapter is quite expensive, and when you see S used prices I would rather buy a S wide angle lens instead of a con tax (or Hassy) wide angle lens + adapter. I don't think you would save much money and the S lenses are great. I enjoy the 55 Contax though, quite compact and a good lens. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted December 1, 2022 Share #7 Posted December 1, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would get a good used 35 or 30mm lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted December 1, 2022 Share #8 Posted December 1, 2022 Buy Leica S john 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share #9 Posted December 2, 2022 I know youre right about this. I will Forget the Adaptors for Contax and Hassy and stick to S lens. I needed this feedback. Thank you Dennis 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsman4 Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted December 2, 2022 Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted December 3, 2022 Share #11 Posted December 3, 2022 Anyone comment about Contax 645 lens, say 80mm, 120mm, or 35mm on digital back vs. on S? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveash Posted December 3, 2022 Share #12 Posted December 3, 2022 On 12/1/2022 at 4:46 AM, ynp said: Please note that the new HC and HCD lenses with the orange square 🟧 mark will not work with the S to HC adapter. Only older Hasselblad H lenses are supported. The reliable sync speed is 1/500 with the leaf shutter. This may be a myth; I use 150mm and 210mm Orange square lenses on my S007 with no problems. The leaf shutters work up to 1/1000th while pre-orange dot lenses go up to 1/750th. I have the latest firmware on both camera and lenses which may help. AF on the H lenses is accurate and at least as fast as it is on an H or X body. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynp Posted December 4, 2022 Share #13 Posted December 4, 2022 15 hours ago, steveash said: This may be a myth; I use 150mm and 210mm Orange square lenses on my S007 with no problems. The leaf shutters work up to 1/1000th while pre-orange dot lenses go up to 1/750th. I have the latest firmware on both camera and lenses which may help. AF on the H lenses is accurate and at least as fast as it is on an H or X body. Most probably the mistake on my side , sorry if I have provided the misinformation. I tested the new orange square 80mm on my S2 years ago and the lens was not recognized by the camera or adapter. Maybe the firmware problem, as you said. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardC Posted December 4, 2022 Share #14 Posted December 4, 2022 22 hours ago, Einst_Stein said: Anyone comment about Contax 645 lens, say 80mm, 120mm, or 35mm on digital back vs. on S? I don't think that anyone offers Contax-mount backs anymore, so you'll be looking at systems from the mid-2010's, at best. I never had a Contax 645, but I had a Mamiya kit from the same era. The P30 back that I used hardly compares with an S. It's limited to base ISO (noise is horrendous from ISO 200), it's slow to use, it's clumsy, and it's poorly integrated with the camera. Serviceability was an issue 7 years ago, I doubt it's better now. Several different backs were available over the years, and they all have their quirks. I recommend looking through the archives at GetDPI to see what people say about the specific back that you are considering. I don't think it's worthwhile recommending any one model, they were only made in a handful of units in Contax mount, so it could take years to find a good one. You'll also need to confirm that a particular back doesn't require "unobtainium" accessories like batteries, cables, etc. On the plus side, you can swap the digi back with a film back, and experience those cameras at their best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted December 4, 2022 Share #15 Posted December 4, 2022 Contax with digital back is not a problem, ISO 800 is well acceptable, battery is easy to get. I just wonder how it compares with S in case I want a second digital medium format. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardC Posted December 5, 2022 Share #16 Posted December 5, 2022 20 hours ago, Einst_Stein said: Contax with digital back is not a problem, ISO 800 is well acceptable, battery is easy to get. Which back is that? They were extremely rare a few years ago, so I'm surprised that any modern backs are available right now. I did a quick search of the usual suspects (only a few dealers are serious about this kind of stuff), and the best I could find was an IQ180, at 12-year-old back that becomes a noise fest at ISO 400. Mind you, it's great at base ISO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrayson3 Posted December 5, 2022 Share #17 Posted December 5, 2022 1 hour ago, BernardC said: Which back is that? They were extremely rare a few years ago, so I'm surprised that any modern backs are available right now. I did a quick search of the usual suspects (only a few dealers are serious about this kind of stuff), and the best I could find was an IQ180, at 12-year-old back that becomes a noise fest at ISO 400. Mind you, it's great at base ISO. My pal used a Leaf back (33MP?) with his Contax 645 kit. Don't know about higher ISO, but its output was lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardC Posted December 5, 2022 Share #18 Posted December 5, 2022 1 hour ago, mgrayson3 said: My pal used a Leaf back (33MP?) with his Contax 645 kit. Don't know about higher ISO, but its output was lovely. That was probably the Leaf equivalent of the P30 that I used. It was indeed quite lovely at base ISO. The S-006 blows it out of the water, but it's hard to complain about any medium format digital back when you keep them within their performance envelope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted December 5, 2022 Share #19 Posted December 5, 2022 6 hours ago, BernardC said: Which back is that? They were extremely rare a few years ago, so I'm surprised that any modern backs are available right now. I did a quick search of the usual suspects (only a few dealers are serious about this kind of stuff), and the best I could find was an IQ180, at 12-year-old back that becomes a noise fest at ISO 400. Mind you, it's great at base ISO. Used, modern or not is your call. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted December 5, 2022 Share #20 Posted December 5, 2022 5 hours ago, mgrayson3 said: My pal used a Leaf back (33MP?) with his Contax 645 kit. Don't know about higher ISO, but its output was lovely. MF works best on tripod。I hardly use high ISO. For fast moving object， I prefer smaller format. To the extreme, for example, I use Nikon D850 with 200-500mm for sport and birding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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