mathomas
Active member
Hi all,
Time to divest some equipment. I have two great 35mm film SLR camera systems and really only need one. I hate to do it, but the Contax system lost out, so it's on the block (I'm keeping my Leica R system because I like its handling just a little better -- very tough choice).
All prices are PayPal'd and shipped, CONUS only. I'll be happy to combine items. Somebody make me an offer on the whole collection!
I believe the prices are fair and they are therefore fairly firm, considering shipping is included and you're buying from a longtime forum member, not a random ebayer. Lowballs will be politely ignored .
There's a lot here (3 bodies, and 4 lenses), so enjoy browsing the camera porn . Please excuse any dust I missed!
Bodies
These are all great cameras, and guaranteed not DOA. Pictured straps are not included (I was too lazy to take them off).
Contax RX body, date back, $250
EX condition, incl body cap and manual
The RX has the smoothest shutter release of any 35mm SLR I've tried. Bright finder. It offers focus assist, which works well in good light.
Contax ST body, date back, extended battery-pack, $215
BGN condition, incl body cap.
Bright finder. Very much like the RX, but doesn't have focus assist. Does have backlit controls (very cool). Minor issues: as shown, missing the "surround" for the eyepiece, but that doesn't harm function. The eyepiece ring is a touch bent so screw-in accessories won't mount (minor, IMO). I also did a "mirror slip" fix on this body, and it's held for many months.
Contax 167MT body, extended battery-pack $125
EX condition, incl body cap.
Nice backup for either of the above. That's what I bought it for. Also a good entry model into the Contax system, for the curious.
Lenses
I have two rear caps for three lenses (I bought the 50mm mounted to the RX, and no rear cap was provided). Hopefully someone will buy a body and lens, in which case they won't get the rear cap. Otherwise, last one to buy a lens loses
CZ 50mm f/1.7, $235
EX condition, with caps
Non-MM lens (therefore no shutter-priority AE)
CZ 28mm f/2.8, $335
EX condition, with caps & G-12 rubber hood
Non-MM lens (therefore no shutter-priority AE)
CZ 35-70 f/3.4, $675
EX condition, with caps
MM lens
Note pictured tiny scrape along outside corner of filter ring in 2nd photo.
Soligor C/Y mount 500mm f/8 Mirror lens, $85
BGN condition, rear cap, hood. Might be fun to play with.
.
Time to divest some equipment. I have two great 35mm film SLR camera systems and really only need one. I hate to do it, but the Contax system lost out, so it's on the block (I'm keeping my Leica R system because I like its handling just a little better -- very tough choice).
All prices are PayPal'd and shipped, CONUS only. I'll be happy to combine items. Somebody make me an offer on the whole collection!
I believe the prices are fair and they are therefore fairly firm, considering shipping is included and you're buying from a longtime forum member, not a random ebayer. Lowballs will be politely ignored .
There's a lot here (3 bodies, and 4 lenses), so enjoy browsing the camera porn . Please excuse any dust I missed!
Bodies
These are all great cameras, and guaranteed not DOA. Pictured straps are not included (I was too lazy to take them off).
Contax RX body, date back, $250
EX condition, incl body cap and manual
The RX has the smoothest shutter release of any 35mm SLR I've tried. Bright finder. It offers focus assist, which works well in good light.
Contax ST body, date back, extended battery-pack, $215
BGN condition, incl body cap.
Bright finder. Very much like the RX, but doesn't have focus assist. Does have backlit controls (very cool). Minor issues: as shown, missing the "surround" for the eyepiece, but that doesn't harm function. The eyepiece ring is a touch bent so screw-in accessories won't mount (minor, IMO). I also did a "mirror slip" fix on this body, and it's held for many months.
Contax 167MT body, extended battery-pack $125
EX condition, incl body cap.
Nice backup for either of the above. That's what I bought it for. Also a good entry model into the Contax system, for the curious.
Lenses
I have two rear caps for three lenses (I bought the 50mm mounted to the RX, and no rear cap was provided). Hopefully someone will buy a body and lens, in which case they won't get the rear cap. Otherwise, last one to buy a lens loses
CZ 50mm f/1.7, $235
EX condition, with caps
Non-MM lens (therefore no shutter-priority AE)
CZ 28mm f/2.8, $335
EX condition, with caps & G-12 rubber hood
Non-MM lens (therefore no shutter-priority AE)
CZ 35-70 f/3.4, $675
EX condition, with caps
MM lens
Note pictured tiny scrape along outside corner of filter ring in 2nd photo.
Soligor C/Y mount 500mm f/8 Mirror lens, $85
BGN condition, rear cap, hood. Might be fun to play with.
.