Comments about Zeiss Zeiss Ikon 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar ZF.2 Manual Focus Macro Lens for the Nikon F (AI-S) Bayonet SLR System.:

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.