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Contax G23 + Zeiss 35-70mm lens fit in the Standard Case Contax GC22?

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I asked this before, but received no response, therefore I would like to ask you all once again, does the G23 + 35-70mm lense fit in the Standard Case GC-22 with the long type Front Cover GC-212. It has different dimensions to the 90mm lense and therefore I am not sure if it can be used. Maybe somebody has any experience. Thanks.
 
Sorry got the part numbers wrong there. The standard case GC-21 does not fit G2 w/ vario sonnar, you require the part GC-112 front cover long.

Regards,

James
 
I was just curious why you are looking for such a case? I have traditionally found them to get in the way. Any tips on why it is necessary? There is a product made by Zing that is made of a material like neoprene that works well at protecting the G1/2 and is flexible so will fit up to the longest lens the 90mm snuggly and a little loose for the other lenses. Originally designed for "small" slr's with normal lens. It works great and surprisingly enough it can easily be used with my "small" FM2 with a 50mm lens snuggly. May want to give that a try instead of the over-priced GC-111/2
 
I wouldn't pay full retail price for a Contax case - best to look for one on ebay. When you've paid a lot of money for a Contax kit though it's nice to have a genuine leather case to finish it off. Personally I won't be using the case while shooting, just to protect the camera when it is in transit. Do you have the part number for that zing case because I would like to purchase one for my G2 with vario sonnar just to see if I like it better, thanks.
 
Hans Peter,

I have this combination and it fits well - there is actually more room than required in the front case (GC-212) - I have both a UV filter and hood attached aswell. It is an expensive combination (as many have already noted), but the solidity of the camera case has saved my G2 a couple of times. The case itself is not ideal for tripod use, nor for portrait (vertical) shooting - the front piece does get in the way (and is too awkward and large to take off and stuff in a pocket) - but is great with the 35-70mm as an easy-to-carry, cover-most-situations, combination (put the TLA200 in your pocket) and for looking the part of the non-threatening tourist.

If I to choose again though, I would not buy either the case, or the 35-70mm and would stick with the combination of primes (I use 28, 45 and 90) and the G series nylon system case (cheaper than the GC leather case and front piece). This is not due to any perceived quality issues with the 35-70mm (I cannot fault its clarity or quality), it is simply that I feel more comfortable with the primes - I know what I will see with the respective focal lengths, and actually prefer moving my feet to get the better shot, rather than zooming the barrel.

Also, I find that the loss of framing view (with the 35-70mm), in an already small viewfinder - is distracting, and the reduction in maximum aperture to be restrictive on occasion. But it's really about what works for you and your own style of photography.

Hope this helps,

- David

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James - this is the zing cover I am talking about,

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh5.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=ProductActivator__Aproductlist_html___75783___ZICSBL___REG___Cat ID=0___SID=F5202844140

You can get it in burgundy/black, blue/black, or green/black they are reversable. Hope this helps. I bought an eveready case for my Nikon F100 and I never use it - so it sits in the closet.
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Time for e-bay
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Thanks for that. Will this zing case happily fit the G2 with sonnar zoom lens? In response to what david said about selling his zoom, I too have the same concerns with reduced aperture which I why I have decided to purchase a 45mm f2 to complement it, but in terms of being able to change focal lengths rapidly which is especially important in my type of photography (social documentary, I think nothing beats it. I also don't like the idea of carrying three lenses around - the fact that a good range of focal lengths fits into one small package is one of the reasons why I got into the G2 in the first place, but I'm sure using a 45mm again will teach me a few new things. James.
 
> I have bought 2 Optech cases in neoprene to protect my G1 and G2. I =20=

> think that they would contain the zoom as well. However, they are =20 > slightly inconvenient in that the whole case hangs off the lens with a = =20 > little strap when removed so you have to be careful to hold it when =20=

> taking photos to avoid obscuring the lens by accident. Chris
 
Hi Folks

I am wondering about the noise concerning the "right" bag for G2 and accessories. Why not take all the stuff to the dealer and try out the bags? Somtimes I am wondering about other mails as well. There are "problems" they often could solved with reading the manuals. For me, they are not bad (manual for G2 and TLA 200). The only weakness of the G-system is, we have to read the damned <font color="ff0000">•<font color="ff0000">•<font color="ff0000">•<font color="ff0000">•<font color="ff0000">•<font color="ff0000">•<font color="ff0000">• manuals! ;-)

I wish you all much success and pleasure with this very fine system.

Hans Villars from Switzerland
 
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