There are still some places here in Japan to get Contax cameras serviced. I loved the G2 I had and regret selling it because it brought me a tonne of happiness!Дoes anyone service Hexars anymore? I've been told that if they die they become high-quality paper weights. I'm going to make a concerted effort to use the Hexar in the coming weeks, if I don't get 'into' it I'll re-replace it with a G2. The Hexar's AF system is better and the lens sharper. Other downside, if you buy a G2 get yourself onto and buy a barrowful of CR2 batteries - it eats them. Ignore the argument that the system only has a limited number of lenses it covers every focal length you would want (on a rangefinder) and all the lenses are pretty impressive. Nominally a rangefinder with the advantage of interchangable lenses and point and shoot simplicity. Maybe because its like a Leica M I find it hard to love it. lens, focus) I've never really felt fully involved in it. Despite many people rating the Hexar more highly (ease of use, silent mode. I think the Hexar's lens is better than anything for the Contax, however, the difference is slight. Nevertheless, I never load the Hexar with higher than 200 iso. Many people complain about the slow shutter but 400 film at f/22 1/250th should work in most conditions.

The two biggest issues with the Hexar is the fixed lens and the 1/250th top shutter speed. I can not afford to keep both and am considering selling my Hexar AF and replacing it with another G2.Д«iggest issue with the G2 is the noise and it seems very heavy. I am currently selling an M7 to fund the recent purchase of an M8. I sold my G2 kit and an M6 to fund an M7. The only Contax lens that has this aperture is the 45/2. The Hexar has a 35/2 lens which some say is equal to a Summicron in sharpness. I do plan to get a G2 somewhere down the line, though! I fell in love with the feel and handling of the G2. A current production camera mean a 12 month warranty and after sales mechanical service. I added a CV 35/1.4 and CV 25/4P later on, and I love this kit. I bought a Zeiss Ikon instead, with a ZM 28/2.8. And I passed on the G2 because it is a discontinued camera from a defunct manufacturer, so service will be hard. I passed on the Hexar because I realized that my Contax T3 does everything it does, just as quietly IMO, and in a smaller package. The AF is fast on both, although the G2 is reportedly a bit less accurate. I found the focus on the Hexar to be faster as well.

The Hexar is a lot smaller than the G2, and is also much quieter. I handled both while deciding which to buy. narrowed it down to G2 or Hexar AF but now stuck.I hear that the Hexar is a lot quieter? Once again any help greatly appreciated. I take a lot of street shots, I want to try something fast and different to my Yashica T5 and Ricoh GR. What I'm more curious about is speed and the auto-focus. Hello just hoping for some advice, wondering if anyone's ever tried both of these cameras and could help me decide between the two? I'm aware that the Hexar is fixed lens.

Contax g2 vs leica m6