Tests from my Optics bench have shown that 0. The RX is discontinued and I read rumors of the RTS 3 getting the same fate. The 645 Zeiss Sonnar 80mm f/2 commands extortionate prices, well above what the lens originally cost when included with the Contax 645.
Kyocera will continue to provide after-sales services to its customers for their CONTAX-branded cameras, and the exclusive lenses and accessories over the maximum period of ten years within the specified time of each model. Ah, the Pentax 645one of my all time favorite film cameras, and for good reason It’s cheaper and generally more reliable than a Contax 645, though its native 75mm 2.8 doesn’t hold much of a candle against the bokeh and creaminess of the Zeiss 80mm f/2. Im about to purchase an RX with a 50 1.4 lens and was wondering about the future of the C/Y Mount bodies. The CONTAX 645 lens system is composed of six ultra-sonic motor Carl Zeiss T Auto Focus lenses: 35mm f3.5.
Kyocera Corporation (President: Yasuo Nishiguchi, hereafter called "Kyocera") has decided to terminate CONTAX - branded camera business.Īlthough Carl Zeiss and Kyocera have entered into a long term co-operation regarding the development, production and sale of CONTAX-branded cameras, Kyocera has decided to terminate such business dueto difficulties in catching up with the recent rapid market changes.Ĭonsequently, Kyocera will terminate the shipment of CONTAX-branded cameras, and the exclusive lenses and accessories in September 2005, except for the CONTAX 645 camera system, the shipment of which to some markets will come to an end in December, 2005. There is no AF/MF switch required on the CONTAX 645. Our rental cameras ship all over the USA daily, and hand-picked Contax 645 cameras and accessories can be found here on our store as well. Information from Kyocera Yashica UK LimitedĪLL repairs have now stopped at Kyocera Japan and any emails should be posted to The Contax 645 Authority Founded in 2013, Contax Rental almost instantly became the preeminent destination for rentals, accessories, and everything Contax 645.