Why is this lens SO good? Zeiss Contax 28mm f/2 "Hollywood"

What makes this legendary lens from the late 70s look so good? Why is it such a useful focal length? Taking a closer look at the cult-like lens from the Contax lineup and we discuss tips on how to get your hands on one on eBay as the price of vintage lenses keep going up. Please consider supporting my biggest filmmaking adventure here   / castlecrozier   0:00 Prologue 0:23 Intro 1:47 Getting started with Contax 4:23 Standard vs super speeds 6:12 Focal length & framing 9:38 The "Hollywood" look 11:45 Why Contax? 13:38 Cinemodding and rehousing 17:18 Longevity and availability 20:23 The secret sauce 23:19 Sample footage and flares 26:11 Buying a lens - price and condition 29:35 Ninja stars 32:32 Outro