Contax G1 | 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera

Contax G1 with 45mm f/2 Lens 35mm Rangefinder Film Camera

The Contax G1 is part of Cute Camera Co. Reserve, our collection of exceptional film cameras individually prepared for their next owner. Once your order is placed, we carefully select your Contax G1 from our reserve inventory and begin its final restoration. Cleaning, inspecting, testing, and servicing the camera and lens together before sending them home to you.

Released in 1994, the Contax G1 combines a beautifully finished titanium exterior, interchangeable Carl Zeiss lenses, autofocus, and automatic film handling in one exceptionally elegant camera. It delivers the craftsmanship and image quality people want from a luxury rangefinder. (without asking you to manually focus every photograph)

The lens is wonderfully sharp, rich in contrast, and fast enough to create soft backgrounds and beautiful photographs in lower light. It is the kind of lens people build entire camera collections around and at Cute Camera Co., it comes attached to a camera you’ll actually want to use.

At the heart of this photographic marvel is the Carl Zeiss 45mm T* Planar lens—a lens so sharp, it could almost be useful in self defense. Renowned for its ability to render images with a clarity and depth that has to be seen to be believed. Pair it with the G1, and you've got a dynamic duo that's unstoppable.

Why You’ll Love It

• A Truly Legendary Lens: The included Carl Zeiss Planar T* 45mm f/2 is celebrated for its sharp detail, beautiful contrast, and wonderfully dimensional photographs.
• Autofocus Rangefinder Ease: Enjoy the look and experience of a luxury rangefinder without needing to manually focus every frame.
• Aperture-Priority Simplicity: Choose the aperture and the Contax G1 automatically selects the appropriate shutter speed.
• Creative Control When You Want It: Manual exposure, manual focus with confirmation, exposure compensation, focus lock, and automatic bracketing give you plenty of room to experiment.
• An Interchangeable-Lens System: Start with the incredibly versatile 45mm lens and explore additional Contax G-mount lenses as your photography grows.
• Automatic Film Handling: The camera loads, advances, and rewinds your film automatically, making the entire experience feel wonderfully seamless.
• Made to Feel Special: Titanium exterior panels, beautifully tactile controls, and an unmistakable 1990s Contax design make the G1 as lovely to hold as it is to photograph with.
• Restored with Love at Cute Camera Co: Every Contax G1 is lovingly restored by the Cute Camera Co. team so it works just like it did back in the summer of 1994.  

What’s Included

• Restored Contax G1 with 45mm F/2 Lens
• Fresh batteries
• Beginner-friendly support from Cute Camera Co.
• 60-day easy returns