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Contax md 137 quartz is something of a transitional camera that featured automatic exposure and an in body motor drive.
Contax licensed and manufactured by Yashica I don’t have any complaints about it though if it hadn’t been for the Tamron lens that came with it mentioned in the previous blog I may well have passed – glad I didn’t though as it’s a nice little camera.
The photo is a stock photo as I’m in the process of removing and “ reskinning” mine.
You either feel as though Tamron’s foray into the “adaptall” mounting system was a worthy no brainer or something of a novelty.
Either way though it’s difficult to deny the quality, the IQ of some of the adapt all lenses.
One such lens being the 35-80 macro that has garnered something of a cult following.
My copy is the SP 2.8-3.8mm CF Macro model made in Korea – two things that might create a hesitancy in prospective buyers are that it isn’t what would generally be considered a fast lens and the fact that it was manufactured in Korea.
A big mistake in my opinion if either are seen as a deterrent -fast is good but come on now if you know more than auto modes this lens can excel.
That’s excel as in macro or general photography – great color, sharp, and solidly constructed – all qualities we look for in a lens……not to mention seriously easier on the pocketbook than many a newer lens.
So what’s not to like unless you avoid vintage lenses as though they are an alien species?
I got mine along with a Contax 137md quartz camera, camera bag, 62 mm filter, manuals, and a flash for $40 at of all places a Habitat recycling store.
$4, $40, or $400 if this lens didn’t perform it would be out the door as I readily admit to historically not being much of a Tamron fan.
As per the norm in the blog I encourage people to bear in mind I offer my personal opinion when it comes to photo gear and to do the math for themselves.
Waiting for his nose to begin glowing so he can lead Santa’s sleigh.
Blue moon, blue hair …… why not a blue moose?
Who would have guessed SASQUATCH had treads on the soles of his feet?
Even trees have an epidermis.
