*READ* Contax RTS III with Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm F2.8 T* MMJ

Contax RTS III 

• Camera Type: 35mm Professional SLR Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135 Film)
• Lens: Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm F2.8 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 Sonnar 180mm F2.8 T MMJ*

• Lens Type: Telephoto Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 180mm
• Maximum Aperture: F2.8
• Minimum Aperture: F22
• Lens Mount: Contax/Yashica (C/Y) Mount
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame
• Autofocus: —
• Image Stabilization: —
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.8m
• Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.12×
• Optical Construction: 5 Elements in 4 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 8
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Focus Type: Manual Focus
• Weight: Approx. 790g

Description

The Contax RTS III represents the pinnacle of the Contax/Yashica manual-focus SLR system, combining precision engineering with advanced electronic technology. Designed through the collaboration of Kyocera, Carl Zeiss, and Porsche Design, it features a rugged professional body, a 100% viewfinder, sophisticated multi-mode metering, and shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second. Its signature Real Time Vacuum (RTV) system uses vacuum pressure to keep the film perfectly flat during exposure, maximizing image sharpness across the frame.

Paired with the legendary Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm F2.8 T MMJ*, this kit delivers exceptional telephoto performance. Based on the renowned Sonnar optical design, the lens is celebrated for its outstanding sharpness, rich micro-contrast, smooth background rendition, and excellent control of chromatic aberration. The fast F2.8 aperture makes it an excellent choice for portraiture, wildlife, sports, stage performances, and compressed landscape compositions, while the T* multi-coating minimizes flare and ghosting for superb contrast and color fidelity.

The MMJ version combines the desirable Japanese-built optical and mechanical quality with the MM aperture coupling, allowing full compatibility with Program and Shutter Priority exposure modes on advanced Contax bodies such as the RTS III.

Together, the Contax RTS III and Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm F2.8 T* MMJ form a professional-grade film photography system that delivers remarkable optical performance, precision handling, and one of the finest manual-focus shooting experiences ever created. Revered by photographers and collectors alike, this combination remains a benchmark for classic 35mm SLR excellence.