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Zeiss Ikon 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar ZF Manual Focus Macro Lens for the Nikon F (AI-S) Bayonet SLR System.
Amazing Lens
Pros: Consistent Output, Strong Construction, Durable, Beautiful Color, Bokeh, Rugged, Sharp Focus
Cons: Lens cap
Best Uses: Macro, Portraits
Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast
The colors, contrast, and sharpness make this one of the most amazing lenses you can buy.
The only thing that I would change is the lens cap which can be difficult to use; however this is only a minor quibble.
Zeiss is releasing new “.2″ models which are chipped and send the data to your body, which may be helpful if you’d rather not mess with “Non-CPU” lenses. I purchased this lens before they released these new models, and I’m certainly not bothered by this.
All in all, a fantastic product!
3 Comments:
Dear Mr. Buckley – thank you for your positive comments about the ZEISS Makro-Planar 2/100 ZF. Glad to hear you like the lens!
Have fun!
Richard Schleuning
National Sales Manager
Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division
I agree with the above made assessment. Yet, I have read some individuals commenting about this lens not featuring autofocus. As long as it is not “action” photography, why would anybody want autofocus? Personally, I rather be in control of what part in my picture should be in focus. This of course applies more so for portrait and macro photography, where autofocus is next to useless. Perhaps the engineers/designers of this excellent glass felt that the cost of auto focus is better spent on better optics and a more robust design. Speaking of which, I agree, the lens cap is a pain.
I feel privileged to own this lens. It is one of the finest lenses I have ever owned.
Eric,
I agree! I just took a lot of photos with it today, but didn’t notice that there was 8 oil spots on my D3′s sensor and I didn’t bring any sensor cleaner with me! Thanks for spot removal on Lightroom & Photoshop…
Off to check out your website…
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