It is actually slightly lighter and smaller but the lenses are SLR lenses so the M6 setup ends up being much narrower in reality than the S2.
In regards to size, the camera is actually quite small and very similar in size to the Leica M6. The weight seems evenly distributed and balances really well with the 28mm and 50mm lenses. This makes the S2 a very aesthetically pleasing camera. The camera has a smooth design to it, avoiding rigid edges and controls. The Contax S2 feels really nice in the hands. The first time I picked up the camera it gave me a reassuring feeling that it could endure anything. Weight: 565g (my Leica m6 is 585g for comparison).0.82x magnification viewfinder with 95% coverage.Meter: 5mm spot meter, EV 4 to 20, powered by 2 common LR44 batteries.Shutter: Mechanical, vertical plane shutter with a max speed of 1/4000 sec.Material: Titanium top and bottom plates, leatherette body grip.At the time of purchase, my M6 was my go to camera and I was hoping to find a camera that was very similar in function to use my Contax lenses on.
NIKON S2 RANGEFINDER BEST LENSES SERIES
Since I didn’t get along with a 28 and 50 pair on my Leica M6, I was hoping that the S2 could cover that range at an affordable price seeing as I already owned and extensively used a Contax Zeiss 28mm f2.8 and 50mm f1.4 pair on my Sony a7 series over the past 4 years or so. With the Contax S2, I was seeking a more robust and reliable camera with no frills to use my Contax lenses on. This ultimately led me to put it in storage and later gift it to a friend as their first 35mm camera. While this camera along with my favorite lens of all-time, the Zeiss Distagon 28mm f2.8, produced beautiful images, I wanted more control. Having fallen in love with using Contax lenses on my Sony a7 series, I previously delved into the 35mm lineup with a Contax 139Q as my first analog camera.
NIKON S2 RANGEFINDER BEST LENSES MANUAL
The Contax S2 is a very interesting camera that either seems to be a hit or miss among photographers.The S2 was released in 1992 as a 60th Anniversary camera by Contax to celebrate their line of 35mm SLRs, and it quickly became a cult camera among shooters who love the simplicity of fully manual cameras.
Affordable, well-built, and high-performing. If you’ve ever talked photography and cameras with me, you would know that I have a huge soft spot for all things Contax, specifically their 35mm SLR lineup, cameras and lenses included.