Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/05/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I use to own a CONTAX RTS III, + a CONTAX 139MM and 35mm 1,4, = 85mm1,4, >105mm 3,5 and a 180mm 2,8 lenses. >Good body, good lenses, but what I don't like at all was the poor = quality >of the bayonet (aluminium in most cases), reflection on the diaphragm >blades and the system of hoods both metal (huge) or rubber (shabby for >Zeiss) . >Then I've moved to Leica. (I also use a Nikon AF with three lenses) > Lucien >BELGIUM - --snip-- Lucien, I don't want this to deteriorate into a Zeiss vs Leica debate. I agree = with you on many of your points. But not on all. The rubber hoods are, in my opinion, quite good, and better in fact than = most. The lens bayonet appears very robust (regardless of material), = and I have had no problem with blade reflection, nor have I heard about = anyone else who has. The lack of a lens orientation mounting "button" on Contax lenses is a = great frustration. Something that I sorely miss. But, when it comes to = bodies, until the R8 came out a few months ago, there was no comparison = between the capabilities of the RTSIII and any R body. (Just my opinion = folks - back in your seats). Even today, without the winder and motor = the R8 is hampered in such a comparison. Of course lens price comes = into any comparison issue in a small way as well. Cheers, Michael