Still surprises me, that Leica S adapter didn't immediately influenced C645 prices as it did with Hasselblad H bodies, ….also, because of the "S" adapter, prices of lenses should come up since they can now be bought by Leica S users too and function as been dedicated to it. It seems that there is much more "resistance" with Contax than the one of Hasselblad H system….. I expect that to change, (i.e. bodies to come down in price and lenses to rise considerably), but certainly this isn't the case yet… although I know that many Leica S users are buying the lenses.
There are probably more contax lenses sold than we now about, because there are so few contax lenses for sale used and two years ago I could find any lens with very little searching.
They're a perfect fit for the Leica S(2).
I just bought the 120mm Leica 2.5 and was curious to see how well it focused on the S next to the Contax lenses and not a knock on leica glass, but I don't think it focuses as fast an accurate as the Contax lenses.
I can see where the H lenses would be in demand for this camera given the leaf shutter and Hasselblad has some interesting lenses, though I don't think they throw focus as pretty as the Leica and Contax, but that's subjective.
Regardless, the S is the only larger than 25m camera that takes multiple autofocus lenses that function as well on the Leica body as they do in their native systems.
Leica has always been a strange company. Their prices are high, the hold to their brand and don't seem inclined to drop down lower just for the ability to gain some market share.
I don't know how well the S and S2 sell, but I know I'm glad I bought it and it's such a nice piece of equipment to use.
It's not perfect, but it shoots a pretty file.
Though when it comes to costs, here's what makes even the cinema guys eyes pop when it comes to costs.
These C's sell for $100,000, to $128,000 for the set.
IMO
BC