| Do you have a Contax G (Kyocera) Carl Zeiss 35-70 F3.5-5.6 VARIO-SONNAR? Repair needed? Or maybe a CLA? |
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One of the sharpest zoom lenses ever conceived of and executed. Without the hampering consideration of mirror clearance necessitating retrofocus design this lens achieves the oft attempted but seldom realized goal of a zoom lens that has as fine optical qualities over its range as do the individual single focal length "prime" lenses in its range.
| Focal Length (End) |
68.2mm |
| Focal Length (Begin) |
36.5mm |
| Type of Lens (mount[s]) |
Contax G |
| Filter Size |
46mm |
| Elements / Groups |
(13/8) 13 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Coating Type |
Multicoated |
| F Stop (begin) |
F3.5-5.6 |
| F Stop (End) |
F22-35 |
| F-Stop Variance |
1.5 Stops |
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm |
| Weight |
300g |
| Color Scheme(s) |
Black Painted
Titanium Plated (Tan)
Black Titanium |
| Dimensions |
60 x 54mm (2 3/8 x 2 1/8in) |
| Focusing System/Method (Lens) |
Modified Conventional Physical Displacement (as with addition of "Floating Element Design") |
| Type of Lens Formula |
Wide Angle Zoom |
| Type of Camera |
Rangefinder (electronic) |
| Aperture Mechanism |
Automatic and Electronic Control |
| Angle of View |
62°-35° diagonal |
| Focusing Range |
3.3ft (1m) to Infinity |
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling. Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever. Excellent condition but shows some wear and use. Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired. Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions Issues as indicated in individual descriptions Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.
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