Expire: 2012-12-27 Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:36 pm Post subject: Contax MM lenses and serial number!!! Pich900 wrote: Hi! May be is the answer already on this forum but I did not found it! Anyway, here is my question: I know than Carl zeiss contax MM lenses can be easily recognized with the green smallest aperture but is it also possible to know it only with the serail number?

According to the excellent 'benchmarks' book by Foto Saga in France, ISBN 2-906840-06-8, the first letter before the serial number denotes a block of 99,999 serial numbers -- not all of which were always issued: Z 1935/6, A 1936, B 1936, C 1936/7, D 1937, E 1937, F 1937/8, G 1938, J 1938/9, K 1939, L 1939, M 1940/42, N 1941/3. Keep in mind the 'one letter five numbers' code was used for all Zeiss-Ikon cameras (not only for Contax) so these codes do not indicate total Contax production.

Thanks in advance for your help. _________________ All my lenses are for sale, nikkor, Angenieux, Zeiss etc. Regards, Pascal ------------------------------------------------------- Nikon D700 Orio Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29908 Location: West Emilia. Expire: 2012-12-04 Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:08 pm Post subject: Orio wrote: Unfortunately, not with the absolute precision that would be required for a safe identification. Audio driver windows xp download. The switch seems to have happened around number 68xxxxx, but there is no consistency between the different models. If you have a doubt about a certain serial number, you can ask me privately and I see if the book that I have can help, or even better, if you foresee continued interest in Oberkochen lenses, support the author Hartmut Thiele by buying his Oberkochen book at lindemanns.de (also see original link by Klaus in links section) _________________ Orio, Administrator T* NE CEDE MALIS AUDENTIOR ITO Ferrania film is reborn! Support the Ornano film chemicals company and help them survive!

Pich900 Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 1760 Location: The Netherlands/Zwolle. Expire: 2012-12-27 Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:08 pm Post subject: pich900 wrote: Thanks Orio, very kind from you! I will let you know if I need more info. _________________ All my lenses are for sale, nikkor, Angenieux, Zeiss etc. Regards, Pascal ------------------------------------------------------- Nikon D700 AhamB Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Posts: 736 Location: Germany Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Contax MM lenses and serial number!!! AhamB wrote: pich900 wrote: Hi! May be is the answer already on this forum but I did not found it!

Anyway, here is my question: I know than Carl zeiss contax MM lenses can be easily recognized with the green smallest aperture but is it also possible to know it only with the serail number? Thanks in advance for your help. You will get conclusive proof if the MM tab is present on the mount of the lens. The earliest serial number of MM usually seen are between 67 and 69.

On ebay I found one Sonnar 100/3.5 with green f/22 aperture and the serial started with 664. Some lenses were never made in the MM version though, like the Makro-Planar 100/2.8 which has serial numbers running up to 72 or 73 or maybe higher. Display posts from previous.

Hello everyone, Hope you are all well and kicking it nicely. I am looking for a G2 these days and I am wondering where is the serial number. Some photographs (on ebay) show the base plate and a number inscribed on it. When asking though other people about the serial number, it usual comes in the shape of 5 numbers (ex: 01877), in the baseplate there are though 6 numbers (ex: 045067).

When looking at my NX and N1, the serial number is in the baseplate. Q1) Are there 2 versions of the G2's serial numbers? With 5 digits and 6 digits? Q2) I am looking also to find the newer (higher serial no.) bodies, which are the serials of the latest bodies?

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Or which bodies (with what serials) should I avoid if there have been faults in the past? Q3) I will get the 35/2 and the 45/2 for sure. But I wonder (as a user of zoom lenses) if its worth getting the 35-75 zoom as well.

I know its half stop slower on 35, but how much slower does it get when reaching 45? Is it f4 or 3.5 still? I seldom if ever use longer than 50, so the 90 I wont get and just wondering if the convenience of having the 35-75 is worth it. Q4) If any of you is willing to part with your 50mm 1.4 for Contax N, drop me a line too!! I am in the UK by the way. Thank you all again. PS: I did not know where else to post this question.

So forgive me if I have posted it somewhere it may offend. I don't think there was a set-in-stone pattern to the G2 serial numbers (like the Leica M). I wouldn't worry too much about that.if you get one that's in good condition, it should last you for quite awhile. I've had one of my G2s since 1996, still looks and operates as new. Lenses.it wouldn't make sense to get both the 35 & 45mm lenses since they are so similar in range, so I'd suggest the 45/2, probably one of the best lenses made for any camera, any brand. To go along with the 45/2, I'd suggest the 28/2.8, good for wide angle shooting.