*READ* Contax RTS III with Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-135mm F3.3-4.5 T* MMJ

Contax RTS III

• Camera Type: 35mm Professional SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135 Film)
• Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-135mm F3.3-4.5 T* MMJ
• Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y) Mount
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Viewfinder: Fixed Eye-Level Pentaprism (Approx. 100% Coverage, 0.84× Magnification)
• Shutter Type: Electronically Controlled Vertical-Travel Metal Focal Plane Shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 16 sec – 1/8000 sec + Bulb
• ISO Range: 6–6400 (DX and Manual Setting)
• Metering: TTL Multi-Pattern, Center-Weighted, and Spot Metering
• Exposure Modes: Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/250 sec
• Power Source: 1× 2CR5 Lithium Battery
• Film Advance: Built-in Motor Drive (Up to 5 fps)
• Weight: Approx. 890g (Body Only)
• Dimensions: Approx. 151 × 101 × 66 mm

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-135mm F3.3-4.5 T MMJ*

• Lens Type: Standard Zoom Lens
• Focal Length: 35–135mm
• Maximum Aperture: F3.3–4.5
• Minimum Aperture: F22–32
• Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y) Mount
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5m
• Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.16×
• Optical Construction: 14 Elements in 11 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 8
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Weight: Approx. 750g

Description

The Contax RTS III is the flagship 35mm SLR of the Contax/Yashica system, representing the highest level of engineering from the collaboration between Kyocera, Carl Zeiss, and Porsche Design. Featuring a rugged professional body, a 100% coverage viewfinder, advanced multi-mode metering, a 1/8000-second top shutter speed, and the innovative Real Time Vacuum (RTV) film pressure system, the RTS III is designed to extract the maximum image quality from every frame of film.

Paired with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-135mm F3.3-4.5 T* MMJ, this combination offers exceptional versatility without compromising the renowned Zeiss image quality. Covering focal lengths from wide-angle to medium telephoto, the lens is ideal for landscapes, travel, portraits, documentary work, and everyday photography. Its optical design delivers outstanding sharpness, rich micro-contrast, natural color rendition, and smooth tonal transitions throughout the zoom range, while the legendary T* multi-coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting.

The MMJ version was manufactured in Japan and features MM aperture coupling, enabling full compatibility with the RTS III's Program AE and Shutter Priority AE modes. Built with the precision and mechanical quality expected from the Contax system, it offers smooth zoom and focus operation, making it a favorite among manual-focus enthusiasts.

Together, the Contax RTS III and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-135mm F3.3-4.5 T* MMJ create a highly capable professional film photography system that combines legendary Zeiss optics with one of the most advanced manual-focus SLR bodies ever produced. It remains an outstanding choice for photographers and collectors seeking exceptional craftsmanship, versatility, and timeless image quality.