Zeiss 1762852 100mm F/2 Makro Planar ZE Manual Focus Lens f/Canon EOS
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Zeiss 100mm F/2 Makro Planar ZE Manual Focus Macro Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras

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Livia B : Does it work on Canon C300?John C : Yes, the Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro Planar ZE will work on the Canon C300.HENRY L : Canon C300 can come with different mounts If your C300 canera has a canon mount Yes it will work. ZE lenses are a great choice for this cameraKEV R : Yes, it works great on the C300, I use it and the ZE 15mm a lot (ZE is Zeiss EOS) The C300 is EOS too.
ROBERT D. W : Does this lens communicate with the Canon automation? That is, will the camera set the lens aperture automatically if I am shooting in "TV" or "P" mode? If I must set the aperture manually, will the camera (EOS 5D Mk III) automatically set the shutter speed?BLANE W : Yes, this lens communicates with the camera for setting the aperture in all modes. However, be aware that it is a manual focus lens and has no autofocus feature.ROB C : On my Canon EOS 5D mk ii, all the automation work except for the auto focus. You must adjust the focus manually. I set my camera to beep when the subject is in focus. I never use TV or P mode so I tried these modes. It appears that the lens aperture will adjust accordingly to the desired shutter speed as long as the ISO is set appropriately. The aperture setting will blink if the ISO is set too low. Hope this helps.MICHAEL J : Yes it will communicate with the canon camera via the electrical contacts. The aperture is electronically controlled on the canon version and works as well as any canon lens.John C : Yes the Zeiss ZE lenses communicate with your camera. The focus is manual; when focus is achieved, your camera will notify you with a red light, and a beep if desired. Also, there are focusing screens that may help with manual focus, although I have not felt the need for one. The Macro Planar 2/100 ZE is a superb lens good for portraits etc. I would recommend trying the Planar 1.4/50 for anyone new to Zeiss Lenses; it is a general purpose lens that can be used for portraits.SAM S : Sure does Robert.WILLIAM H : Yes it does have an electronic aperture, and chip so it will act like a Canon lens in every aspect except focus which is manualGEOFFREY K : The lens sets aperture in whatever mode you are in and it works with the camera. The camera will work to set the shutter speed if you are not in manual mode. Occasionally I have a glitch and the camera and lens don't work together and the camera will stop mid shutter. I then turn off the camera and everything works OK again (5d mk2). This is the best lens for portraits and macro, but I sometimes use a lens extender to get in closer. If you have the money, Zeiss are the best. I also have the 50 mm 2.0, and the 21 mm. The 21 and the 100 are the sharpest, and the bokeh is awesome for the 50 and 100. You have to focus yourself, if you buy it see how to use the live view to focus. I have an adapter to use the lens with my wife's Sony nex7, and it also Works to set the aperture.JAMES L : No....this lens can give superb images, but is manual only.....DEBBIE P : Yes, the communication is still functional. There is no autofocus but aperture will be appropriate for shutter speed and vice versa.PETE G : I am not certain but this is a stunning len. I would contact Zeiss directly ??
Shopper : Does this lens for Canon require a full frame camera?MICHAEL W : No, it works on my 7D Canon well alsoBEN H : No it does not, but depending on your camera you may experience a magnification due to the crop factor. So for me I have a 7D which is a 1.6 crop factor meaning this 100mm is more like a 160mm. Hope that helps.CHARLES C : No, it doesn't. All that is required is a ZE mount.JAMES L : No it does not, but a full frame camera will show the full abilities of this remarkable lens.DANNY B : It is a full frame lens, but it will work on a crop sensor as well. On a crop sensor the focal length will change to be something something like 160mm I believe. This lens is epic, you should for sure get it if you can.MARK K : No it doesn't require a full frame camera. I use it on crop bodies and full frame both. It's a great lens for either.PETE G : Not knowing your camera...you should direct that question to Adorama, however, I would say yesMICHAEL J : No, this will work with aps-c cameras very well. The lens is designed for super 35 motion picture film which is approximately equivalent to an APS-C sensor. It is a great lens. Note it is manual focus only and does not to 1:1. The canon 100 IS macro is better for this. This Zeiss is more about the faster stop and smooth bokeh stopped down. It also has outstanding micro contrast.

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2015-03-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best digital lens I have ever used

Super sharp, precise, and I love the manual focus when doing macro

CHARLES K.

2014-07-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Unbelievable Image

I work in documentary and reality television and this lens takes the production value of my images to the next level. Canon glass is fine, but zeiss gives you a cinematic look that you won't see elsewhere at this price point.

Eric V.

2014-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gorgeous Images

I took the same images with the Canon 24-105L at 100mm and this lens, both at f4 and could see a difference even in-camera with much more background/foreground separation and better color from the Zeiss. When I asked my non-photographer husband which images he preferred, he pointed immediately to images taken with the Zeiss (without knowing which lens had taken which photo).

KATHERINE C.

2012-08-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Really nice for portraits

Superb build quality and great photos straight from camera. Terrific choice for full frame cameras

JOHN J.

2012-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best!

My best lens

SAMUEL F.

2011-11-22T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional quality macro lens

The Zeiss 100mm MP lens is the finest macro lens I've ever used, hands down. It is sharp wide open, with exceptional micro-contrast and detail from the center into the far corners. The rendering of this lens is what sets it apart from others, with a smooth transition to out-of-focus areas. The focus ring has a huge amount of play, which is very useful for fine-tuning focus. I much prefer manual focus for macro work anyway; at close focal range and high magnification, AF lenses are often hit-or-miss, and depth of field is so narrow that the slightest shift in the AF point will cause big focus issues. I would suggest adding the super-precision focus screen to make manual focus a bit easier, although LiveFocus is a must for extreme closeups at wide apertures. The only downside to this lens is the 1:2 magnification ratio. I've used all of the Canon macro lenses, from 50mm, 60mm, 100mm and 180mm, as well as several Tamron and Sigma macro lenses, and the Zeiss is in a class by itself. The only competition might be the Leica-R 100mm APO or the Voigtlander 125mm APO, both of which are slower and much more expensive.

BRIAN G.

2011-11-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome macro lens !

Although it's a manual focus lens, I used it to shoot NYC and got pretty nice shoots. Focusing is easy, can be done fast and it could be used for macro, portrait, street shots with marvelous results.

Anderson M.

2011-10-06T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This lens pops...

I think you will see the difference

JIM K.

2011-10-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens

I had a Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro that I sold. If you really really must have auto-focus you should definitely get that or the Sigma. I love this lens. I love manual focus. The bokeh and micro-contrast are splendid. The first sample picture I showed my better half, she fell in love and said you should keep it.

Spam

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional lens raised my game

Worth every penny. Razor sharp. Awesome bokeh. Amazing portrait lens and macro 1:2. A versatile and bar-raising addition to my kit. I would absolutely recommend this.

KRIS W.

2011-08-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

World class

A world class reputation that doesn't disappoint.

JIM K.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fabulous Lens

Okay this is a manual focus lens so if you hate manual focus it's not for you. The output is beautiful for very shallow DOF, the bokeh is gorgeous! You can get very sharp pictures throughout the various f stops so a lot of creative abounds. It is well built and has a very smooth focus. Really love this lens.

Debbie P.

2010-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bitingly Sharp

I've had the Zeiss 100 Makro-Planar since December. The build quality, along with the buttery-smooth focusing ring is right up there at the top of all DSLR glass period. Shooting with a D700, it has taken my craft to a whole new level of resolution and fun. To reap the best of which it is capable, one needs to use a tripod. However, I've gotten some wonderfully resolved images hand-held. The color, bokeh, and 3D are out of this world. Best lens I've ever owned next to some Leica. Warning- it does take some practice and very refined technique(since it is very precise manual-focus) to give this elevated level of performance.

Don K.

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Bitingly Sharp

By Don K.

I've had the Zeiss 100 Makro-Planar since December. The build quality, along with the buttery-smooth focusing ring is right up there at the top of all DSLR glass period. Shooting with a D700, it has taken my craft to a whole new level of resolution and fun. To reap the best of which it is capable, one needs to use a tripod. However, I've gotten some wonderfully resolved images hand-held. The color, bokeh, and 3D are out of this world. Best lens I've ever owned next to some Leica. Warning- it ...

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Exceptional quality macro lens

By BRIAN G.

The Zeiss 100mm MP lens is the finest macro lens I've ever used, hands down. It is sharp wide open, with exceptional micro-contrast and detail from the center into the far corners. The rendering of this lens is what sets it apart from others, with a smooth transition to out-of-focus areas. The focus ring has a huge amount of play, which is very useful for fine-tuning focus. I much prefer manual focus for macro work anyway; at close focal range and high magnification, AF lenses are often hit-o...

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With the introduction of the Makro-Planar T* 2/100, Carl Zeiss expands its existing ZE line of lenses for EF-mount cameras. Owners of EOS camera models can now create detail-rich macro images that allow the effective use of both sharpness and unsharpness to be deployed as creative elements. These fast, versatile lenses are also perfect as standard focal lengths for portraits or still life photography.

Even in tricky lighting situations such as dusk, the Makro-Planar T* 2/100 creates distortion-free images thanks to its extraordinary fast aperture. Whether capturing an insect resting on a flower or the moisture on a piece of fruit, these lenses allow a degree of sharpness that was hitherto impossible. Even with a maximum aperture opening and a low focal depth, the desired image can be easily isolated from its surroundings.

The macro lens renders objects in close-up on a scale of 1:2. To enable such detail, this lens includes Carl Zeiss's acclaimed "floating elements" design. This special lens alignment enables high optical performance across the entire focusing range, from 0.44m to infinity

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