
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
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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
- Full frame:
- Nikon D6, Nikon D780, Nikon D850, Nikon D5, Nikon D810A, Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, Nikon D750, Nikon Df, Nikon D610, Nikon D4, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D600, Nikon D3S, Nikon D3X, Nikon D700
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 · f/2
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
105mm · f/2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II
100mm · f/2.8
Samyang / Rokinon 100mm F2.8 Macro
100mm · f/2.8
TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X
100mm · f/2.8
Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
100mm · f/2.8
Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4
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Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC
105mm · f/2
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