CONTAX 645 45mm

The autofocus on this rental was surprisingly snappy for a medium format lens, and the sharpness wide open impressed me. It balanced well on the Contax 645 body without feeling front-heavy. Definitely worth the rental fee for that creamy Zeiss look.

I’ve been shooting with this rental for a week and the sharpness wide open is just incredible—every leaf in the frame stays crisp. The focusing ring has a nice damped feel that makes precise adjustments a pleasure. It’s paid for itself in the few portraits I’ve already taken.

The 45mm focal length on medium format gave me exactly the classic look I wanted, and the rental unit arrived clean and fully functional. The aperture ring turned smoothly, which made quick adjustments feel effortless during a portrait session. I’d book it again for any project needing that sharp, n