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Zeiss ZE/ZF.2 Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 : Specifications and Opinions

Zeiss ZE/ZF.2 Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2

The Zeiss ZE/ZF.2 Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2009 to 2015 (discontinued). The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1736 €;

35 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	100 mm
Angle of view	24.4°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.0
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	9 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.44 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.50x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	680 g
Dimensions	76 x 113 mm
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Lomapada

sent on March 03, 2023

Pros: Very high yield in everything, from definition to colors etc., and balanced, "authoritative"; Highly reliable construction and mechanics

Cons: Nothing in particular once you agree to work in manual, since autofocus with these Zeiss is not talked about

Opinion: Bought a year ago to use it with a Panasonic GH5 and make mainly macro-video. I already owned the little brother 50 macro always Zeiss ZF, but this 100 becomes a 200 macro of the highest quality, more advantageous than the 50 in many situations in nature. It is not too heavy and just a little longer than the 50, but always well balanced even at maximum extension, and manual focusing is still easy thanks to the excellent ring that turns a lot but not too much. For the rest, the yield is from Zeiss, with definition and three-dimensionality, detachment of the planes, beautiful colors and shadows not closed. At the same time it is balanced, I would say "authoritative", it does not yield in anything and never exalts too much a single parameter. It does not touch the sublime like the Zeiss 135 Apo-Sonnar (the first of the Zeiss I bought, all used with attractive prices). The 135 apo is a more recent project but also heavier, impractical in the middle of a meadow to make butterflies; But the 100 is only a thread below, with a much greater practicality of use and a slight prevalence in really close shots, close to 1: 2

Mario Bistoni

sent on February 03, 2022

Pros: excellent construction and sharpness, spectacular!

Cons: nothing

Opinion: I'm using this lens with a brand new Nikon Z5 and adapter, and the results are great. it is not an easy lens, the manual focus is extremely precise and the correct focus is marked in green in the viewfinder of the Z5, what to say, better than that. Made all metal and lenses, excellent hood; both for the macro and portrait or street.

Sonomoha

sent on May 09, 2020

Pros: Construction quality, focus dial accuracy, optical quality

Cons: 1:2 ratio

Opinion: Purchased for fun, so as not to leave alone its short version in my possession (the Makro-Planar 50 1.4). For the little use I make of it, I still like it very much. If you photograph flowers and butterflies, you'll be happy even if it has a limit of just 1:2. In use it is practical to have a focus ring that makes almost a complete turn, helps to have the most precise fire possible. I didn't use it in hostile areas (rain, mud) and I wouldn't do it for that coast. It should not be a lens to use as the first option in a macro set, it comes after all the other goals, after the bellows, after the sleds and after numerous macro accessories. Do we want to talk about the Lin Zeiss coating? It seems magic, the lens never takes the "fog", while with other goals you have to do a bit with the fog and wait n little bit for them to fix (?).

Cmg

sent on November 01, 2019

Pros: Beauty and pleasure to physical contact, sharpness, colors, blurred, macro 1:2, diaphragms and M.F.

Cons: I do not find, perhaps the lack of autofocus that penalizes him in the sudden changes of distance, but this was easily predictable.

Opinion: I had the great opportunity to buy one a short time ago at a good price and I did not miss it. My first Zeiss, beautiful both aesthetically and to the touch, a real enjoyment. All glass and metal, including the lampshade that you can also mount upside down. Diaphragms with a 1/2-shot stop and a very long and precise M.F. diaphragms. An excellent lens for sharpness, colors, blurry and if that's not enough is also macro with 1:2 playback ratio that makes it even more versatile. The diaphragm f/2 (perhaps the brightest in the macro field) is another added value. Mounted on the Df then it's a show. I wanted to compare it with the Nikon AFS 105 f/1.4 on D810. I must say that he held the comparison with his head held high, although the Nikon remains in my opinion unbeatable especially at diaphragm 1.4, 2 and 2.8 not only for sharpness but also for blurred. Final judgment, money well spent up to the last penny and highly recommended, unfortunately makes you want to buy more Zeiss.

Marco50

sent on December 27, 2018

Pros: Build quality and optics with wonderful sharpness

Cons: Definitely the price and the front cap worthy of a brand of tert order

Opinion: I have been using this lens for 3 years now, given that I don't push macro so I step from architecture to close-ups through selective focus to full aperture and landscape. The focus ring Though metal has a remarkable precision and with a bit of habit is also used to make street on the fly. I marveled having read that using it indoors may have disappointing results, I use it with a Canon 5d MK IV and the results are also excellent at high ISO. The bokeh is its strength and in the closeups the complexion has a hue and a sharpness that I never had with other lenses. Definitely not comfortable to use (at the beginning) but then it becomes impossible not to put it in the backpack. Not being in a hurry to shoot I think it is a vision that causes addiction.

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