[Leica] OT - Contax G1

[faneuil at gmail.com (Eric Korenman)]

I did the same thing. My G2 had focus calibration issues.
Lenses were (and are) stunning.
Finally sold my G2 kit and went M.

Eric

On Nov 29, 2007 1:18 AM, G Hopkinson <hoppyman@bigpond.net.au> wrote:

> Jayanand, I had a G1 for twelve months, then a G2. I used the 28, 45, and
> 90. I think that both cameras are superb ergonomically as
> well as extremely well put together. I wished that the viewfinders were
> less squinty.
> The auto focus requires careful pre-focus, locking then recomposing. I
> didn't mind that at all. I regard all three lenses as very
> sharp and great performers.
> In my opinion all of the G equipment is superb value on the second hand
> market. I finally sold all of mine to start with Leica M's
> Let us know how you go and share pictures
>
> Cheers, Geoff
> hoppyman@bigpond.net.au
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/a/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:
> lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
> Jayanand Govindaraj
> Sent: Thursday, 29 November 2007 16:07
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: [Leica] OT - Contax G1
>
> I have been offered a Contax G1 with the 45mm Planar in very good
> condition.
> Has anyone had any experience with this outfit? The price is right - under
> US$200 - I have read mixed reviews of the body, but
> uniform raves about the lens, but I would like feedback born out of first
> hand experiences.
> Cheers
> Jayanand
>
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