Contax S2

Name: Contax S2
Brand: SLR
Price: 1349.99 EUR
Availability: InStock

€1.349,99

CONDITION

Near Mint Condition

The Contax S2 is a premium mechanical 35mm film SLR camera introduced in 1992 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Contax brand.

The Contax S2 is a favorite among photographers who appreciate a hands-on, tactile shooting experience. With its exceptional build quality and compatibility with Carl Zeiss lenses, the Contax S2 is a timeless tool for those who value craftsmanship and simplicity in film photography.

Mechanical Operation:
- The S2 is entirely mechanical, requiring no batteries for standard operation. A single battery powers only the built-in light meter, ensuring reliability even in remote or harsh conditions.
Titanium Construction:
- The camera body is constructed with titanium top and bottom plates, offering exceptional durability and a premium feel.
Shutter:
- A vertical-travel, metal focal-plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/4000 second and a bulb mode for long exposures.

Carl Zeiss Distagon 25mm 2.8
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm 1.7
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 100mm 3.5
Carls Zeiss Tele-Tessar 3.5/200mm
Uses 2 x LR44 (not included)
Uses 35mm film

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🇳🇱 Netherlands	1-2 days
🇩🇪 Germany	2-3 days
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	2-3 days
🇪🇺 Europe	3-5 days
🇺🇸 USA	10 days
Asia	10 days
Rest of world	10 days

The Contax S2 is a premium mechanical 35mm film SLR camera introduced in 1992 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Contax brand.

About

The Contax S2 is a favorite among photographers who appreciate a hands-on, tactile shooting experience. With its exceptional build quality and compatibility with Carl Zeiss lenses, the Contax S2 is a timeless tool for those who value craftsmanship and simplicity in film photography.

Key Features

Mechanical Operation:
- The S2 is entirely mechanical, requiring no batteries for standard operation. A single battery powers only the built-in light meter, ensuring reliability even in remote or harsh conditions.
Titanium Construction:
- The camera body is constructed with titanium top and bottom plates, offering exceptional durability and a premium feel.
Shutter:
- A vertical-travel, metal focal-plane shutter with speeds ranging from 1 second to 1/4000 second and a bulb mode for long exposures.

Specifications

Carl Zeiss Distagon 25mm 2.8
Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm 1.7
Carl Zeiss Sonnar 100mm 3.5
Carls Zeiss Tele-Tessar 3.5/200mm
Uses 2 x LR44 (not included)
Uses 35mm film

Condition

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Shipping

🇳🇱 Netherlands	1-2 days
🇩🇪 Germany	2-3 days
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	2-3 days
🇪🇺 Europe	3-5 days
🇺🇸 USA	10 days
Asia	10 days
Rest of world	10 days

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Contax S2 FAQ

The Contax S2 is a deliberately pure mechanical SLR from the 1990s, made when most brands were chasing automation. Its personality is simple: a tough body, manual focus, manual exposure and Carl Zeiss lens compatibility.
The S2 is famous for its spot-meter approach. Instead of trying to make every decision for you, it asks you to meter carefully and think about tone, which makes it feel more like a photographer's instrument than a convenience camera.
It is best for someone who wants the Zeiss/Yashica mount world with a stripped-back, tactile body. It rewards slower work, careful light reading and beautiful prime lenses.
It is beginner friendly only if you want to learn. There is no autofocus or program mode safety net, but that is also why it teaches exposure so clearly.
A 45mm, 50mm or 35mm Zeiss prime is the natural match. The camera body is simple enough that the lens character becomes the star.