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Contax G2 | 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera

Price
$4,199

Restored to Order ยท Cute Camera Co. Reserve

Variations:Average
Fully functional with more severe cosmetic wear (i.e. scratches, specs, lines in the eye prism)
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Contax G2 with 45mm f/2 Lens

The Contax G2 is part ofย Cute Camera Co. Reserve, our collection of exceptional film cameras individually prepared for their next owner. Once your order is placed, we carefully select your Contax G2 from our reserve inventory and begin its final restoration. Cleaning, inspecting, testing, and servicing the camera and lens together before sending them home to you.

Introduced in 1996 as the successor to the Contax G1, the Contax G2 combines a beautifully finished titanium-clad exterior, sophisticated autofocus, automatic film handling, and interchangeable Carl Zeiss lenses in one remarkably elegant 35mm film camera.

At the heart of this Contax G2 is the included Carl Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 lens. Its natural perspective is perfect for the memories youโ€™ll want to make most: friends around the dinner table, afternoons somewhere new, spontaneous portraits, city streets, and all the quiet little details in between.

The 45mm lens creates wonderfully sharp photographs with rich contrast, beautiful color, and a dimensional quality that makes your subject feel almost touchable. Its bright f/2 aperture also lets in plenty of light and can create soft, dreamy backgrounds when you want the person in front of you to feel like the only person in the world.

Why Youโ€™ll Love It

  • The Legendary Zeiss 45mm Lens: The included Carl Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 creates beautifully sharp photographs with rich contrast, natural perspective, and wonderfully dimensional detail.
  • Fast, Sophisticated Autofocus: The G2 combines active infrared and passive autofocus to focus confidently across a wide range of subjects and lighting conditions.
  • Ready for Moving Memories: Continuous autofocus and a motor drive capable of approximately four frames per second help you keep up with life as it happens.
  • Aperture-Priority Simplicity: Choose your aperture and the Contax G2 automatically selects the appropriate shutter speed.
  • Creative Control When You Want It: Manual exposure, manual focus, AE lock, exposure compensation, and automatic bracketing leave plenty of room to experiment.
  • An Interchangeable-Lens System: Begin with the versatile 45mm lens and explore additional Contax G-mount lenses as your photography grows.
  • Automatic Film Handling: The camera loads, advances, and rewinds your film automatically, making the entire experience feel beautifully seamless.
  • A True Contax Icon: Its titanium-clad exterior, tactile controls, and unmistakable 1990s design make the G2 as lovely to hold as it is to photograph with.
  • Restored with Love at Cute Camera Co:ย Every Contax G2 is lovingly restored by the Cute Camera Co. team so it works just like it did back in the summer of 1996.ย ย 

Whatโ€™s Included

  • Restored Contax G2 camera with Carl Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 lens
  • Fresh batteries
  • Beginner-friendly support from Cute Camera Co.
  • 60-day easy returns
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Contax G2 Camera Passport

Quick camera specification guide and FAQs

Contax G2 Specifications

The Essentials

Format
35mm film
Camera type
Interchangeable-lens autofocus 35mm camera
Introduced
1996
Exposure
Aperture-priority automatic or manual
Focus
Hybrid autofocus, continuous AF, or manual focus
Included lens
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2
Lens system
Contax G mount
Shutter
Electronically controlled; 16 seconds to 1/6000 second
Light meter
Built-in TTL metering
Battery
Two CR2 lithium batteries; required
Film speed
DX or manual ISO 6โ€“6400
Flash
External flash through hot shoe; sync up to 1/200 second

Contax G2 Price and Condition

Every grade is restored to order and fully functional; the difference is cosmetic condition.

Average

Most economic

The most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.

$4,199.00

Good

Balanced pick

A balanced amount of cosmetic wear for shoppers weighing looks and character.

$4,399.00

Very Good

Cleanest look

The lightest cosmetic wear for the cleanest available finish.

$4,799.00

Included: restored-to-order camera Carl Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 fresh batteries included beginner-friendly support 60-day easy returns

Prepared for its next owner

Cute Camera Co. Reserve cameras are individually cleaned, inspected, tested, and serviced with their lens before they come home to you. The condition grade describes visible historyโ€”not whether the camera is ready to make photographs.

Contax G2 FAQs

Clear answers to the questions camera shoppers ask most.

Is the Contax G2 good for beginners?

Yes for someone comfortable with a premium, feature-rich camera. Aperture priority and autofocus are easy to begin with; manual exposure and focus are ready when wanted. Cute Camera Co. is here when first-roll questions appear.

Does the Contax G2 need a battery to take photos?

Yes. Two CR2 batteries power the shutter, focusing, metering, and film transport, and fresh batteries are included.

How do focus and exposure work on the Contax G2?

Focus: Hybrid autofocus, continuous AF, or manual focus. Exposure: Aperture-priority automatic or manual. The camera handles at least part of the exposure decision, while you still shape the photograph through framing, timing, and the controls it provides.

What film does the Contax G2 use?

It uses standard 35mm film. Color-negative, black-and-white, and compatible slide films all work; DX or manual ISO 6โ€“6400. ISO 400 color-negative film is a forgiving everyday starting point unless the camera notes a narrower recommendation.

Does the Contax G2 lens zoom or change?

The included 45mm f/2 is a fixed prime, but the camera accepts interchangeable Contax G lenses. It is not compatible with Contax/Yashica SLR lenses.

Does the Contax G2 have a flash?

External flash through hot shoe; sync up to 1/200 second. When using flash, follow the cameraโ€™s indicated sync speed or automatic flash mode.

How is film handled in the Contax G2?

Automatic loading, advance, and rewind; up to about 4 fps. A 36-exposure roll normally gives 36 full-frame photographs; half-frame and multi-lens cameras divide the roll differently.

What is the Contax G2 best for?

It is especially lovely for travel, portraits, street photography, and fast-moving everyday stories. Film stock, light, exposure, lens rendering, developing, and scanning all help shape the final look.

How is the Contax G2 different from the G1?

The G2 adds faster autofocus, continuous focusing, a quicker motor drive, faster top shutter speed, and a more direct manual-focus control while keeping the same Contax G lens system.

What does Cute Camera Co. Reserve mean for the Contax G2?

Reserve cameras are individually prepared for their next owner. We clean, inspect, test, and service the camera and listed lens together before it comes home to you, so you can enjoy its history without inheriting decades of uncertainty.

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