Contax was a camera brand noted for its unique technical innovation and a wide range of Zeiss lenses, known for their high optical quality. Its final incarnation was a line of 35 mm, medium format and digital cameras engineered and manufactured by Kyocera, and featuring modern Zeiss optics. In 2005, Kyocera announced that they would no longer produce Contax cameras.
Read more about Contax: Historical Overview, Original Contax Rangefinder Models, Contax IIa and IIIa, Dresden-built Contax SLR Models, Contax Interchangeable Lenses