
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100
- Focal length
- 100 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 680 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 44 cm
- Length
- 113 mm
At a Glance
This macro lens offers a 100 mm focal length and an f/2 aperture on full frame Nikon F. Focusing is by hand only, down to 44 cm. The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 weighs 680 g. The wide opening allows a shallow depth of field, for example in portraits. Macro and product photography are also among its uses.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Portraits
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
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Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 100 mm
- Max. focal length
- 100 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 680 g (1.5 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 44 cm (17.32 in)
- Length
- 113 mm (4.45 in)
- Diameter
- 76 mm (2.99 in)
Which cameras does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 fit?
The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 150 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 | Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 | Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus | Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 105 mm | 100 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 680 g | 807 g | 745 g | 390 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 44 cm | 44 cm | 90 cm | 90 cm |
| Length | 113 mm | 103 mm | 99 mm | 115 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100: FAQ
Does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 have autofocus?
No, the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 have image stabilization?
No, the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 weigh?
The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 weighs 680 g. It is 113 mm long with a diameter of 76 mm.
What filter size does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 use?
The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 is 44 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 150 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2
100mm Β· f/2
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
105mm Β· f/2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II
100mm Β· f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon 100mm F2.8 Macro
100mm Β· f/2.8
TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X
100mm Β· f/2.8
Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
100mm Β· f/2.8
Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4
100mm Β· f/1.4
Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC
105mm Β· f/2
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