Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm F/2 ZF.2 (USED)

Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Lens (Nikon F Mount)

A Precision Tool for Photographers Who Demand the Absolute Best

If you're looking for a lens that combines razor-sharp macro detail with stunning portrait rendering, look no further. The Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 is a true masterpiece of optical engineering. Designed for Nikon F-mount DSLRs (and easily adaptable to mirrorless systems), this lens delivers exceptional resolution, gorgeous color, and the signature Zeiss microcontrast that makes your images pop straight out of the camera.

This is more than a lens—it’s a statement of intent. Serious photographers use this glass when only the finest will do.

Key Features

True Macro + Portrait Versatility

This lens offers 1:2 magnification, which means you can capture incredibly detailed close-ups—ideal for nature, product, and still life photography. But it doesn’t stop there. With its fast f/2 aperture, it doubles as a brilliant portrait lens, offering beautiful subject isolation and creamy, cinematic bokeh.

Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating

Images from the Makro-Planar 100mm are rich in contrast, color, and clarity. The legendary T* coating ensures minimal flare and ghosting, delivering high contrast even in challenging lighting.

All-Metal Construction

Built like a tank but refined like a precision instrument. The ZF.2 version includes a CPU chip for full Nikon metering and EXIF compatibility, giving you modern functionality in a manual-focus masterpiece.

Incredible Sharpness, Even Wide Open

Wide open at f/2, this lens delivers stunning center sharpness and beautiful falloff. Stopped down, it becomes a macro scalpel, revealing textures and tones invisible to most lenses.

Why Photographers Love It

• Elite-level sharpness and detail rendering

• Gorgeous bokeh and subject separation

• Superb build quality and tactile focus ring

• Perfect for macro, portraits, food, product, and fine art

• Works beautifully on high-resolution DSLRs and adapted mirrorless bodies

Whether you're shooting a wedding detail, a product in your studio, or a portrait bathed in natural light, the Zeiss 100mm f/2 delivers that 3D "Zeiss pop" that turns heads.

Perfect for Nikon DSLRs and Mirrorless Shooters

This ZF.2 version is designed for Nikon F-mount DSLRs, with full compatibility for aperture control and metering. And when paired with a simple adapter, it performs flawlessly on mirrorless cameras like the Nikon Z series, Sony E-mount, Canon RF, and more—retaining its breathtaking optical performance.