Description
The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2.0 ZE for Canon EF mount is an extraordinary telephoto lens that offers the precision of a dedicated macro and the speed of a premium portrait prime. While most macro lenses are limited to an f/2.8 aperture, this unique lens boasts an ultra-fast f/2.0 maximum aperture, allowing for exceptional low-light performance and incredibly shallow depth of field. With a 1:2 (half life-size) maximum magnification and a minimum focus distance of just 0.44m (17.3″), it renders intricate details with breathtaking clarity while dissolving backgrounds into beautiful, creamy bokeh.
Based on a highly corrected optical design featuring 9 elements in 8 groups and the legendary Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating, this lens delivers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness, high micro-contrast, and virtually zero distortion. Stray light and reflections are heavily mitigated, ensuring brilliant color fidelity even in challenging lighting.
While operating as a precision manual focus lens, the ZE version features electronic contacts that seamlessly integrate with Canon EOS camera systems. This provides automatic aperture control directly from the camera body, comprehensive EXIF data recording, and focus confirmation within the optical viewfinder. The meticulously crafted all-metal brass barrel and a buttery-smooth, long-throw focus ring offer unparalleled tactile control, making it an essential tool for exacting macro photographers and detail-oriented cinematographers alike.
