Introduction: When “Why Not?” Becomes a Valid Reason
Let’s get one thing straight: the Contax G 35-70mm f/3.5-5.6 is the black sheep of the G-series lineup. It’s a zoom lens in a world of primes, a slow aperture in a system known for speed, and a quirky addition to an otherwise flawless family. So why did I buy it? To complete my collection. That’s it. No grand philosophy, no deep artistic reasoning—just pure, unadulterated completionism.
Is it perfect? No.
Is it ridiculously fun to own? Absolutely.
Optical Performance: “Surprisingly Not Terrible”
Specs:
- Focal Length: 35-70mm (because sometimes you can’t decide).
- Aperture: f/3.5-5.6 (or “how to make your photos look… modest”).
- Construction: Unknown, but it’s Zeiss, so it’s probably over-engineered.
Sharpness:
- Center: Surprisingly sharp, even at f/5.6.
- Edges: Decent, but don’t pixel-peep unless you’re feeling masochistic.
Bokeh:
At f/5.6, bokeh is more of a suggestion than a feature. But hey, it’s a zoom lens—what did you expect?
Color & Contrast:
The T* coating works its magic, delivering colors that pop and contrasts that sing. It’s like Zeiss said, “Let’s make a budget lens, but not too budget.”
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