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

2015-03-26T21:00:00

I bought the Zeiss makro Panar for use as a fast, multi-purpose short telephoto. The lens is very well built with excellent overall IQ, but it is no sharper than either my old 105 AF micro or 85, 1.8 G Nikkors. For my taste, overall bokeh is not significantly different than either Nikkor lens and the Zeiss doesn't control axial color any better than the comparatively inexpensive 85G. Adorama's service was excellent but this Zeiss was not up to my expectations.

Roger K.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

This is my favorite lens when I'm left to my own preferences and have no particular objective or assignment. If something has beauty, this lens will coax it out and show it to greatest advantage.

MARTHA B.

2010-03-03T19:00:00

I sold my 85mm 1.4 because it wasn't perfect across the frame with the D3x. I got this hoping it would have better resolution and the awesome bokeh of the 85. The resolution is absolutely stunning. Color and bokeh are both in the top of the class. This is the third Zeiss ZF lens I have purchased and even though the other two are also great (35 ƒ2 and 50 ƒ1.4) this one exceeds. Highly Recommended.

Mike

2010-01-09T19:00:00

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!

SETH B.

2008-09-07T21:00:00

For non-macro use w/ D3 on tripod, Zeiss is much sharper and more contrasty than Nikon 105 f/2 DC. At f/2, the difference in sharpness and contrast is so blatant that I now dare NOT shoot the 105 DC wide open. The images from Zeiss at f/2 are very reminiscent of the awesome images from Nikon 200 f/2 G VR. The manual focusing is very easy to get used to and is often less cumbersome and faster to use especially in low light situation than the AF of the 105 DC. The same observation holds in macro use even at f/2. (See attached images.) Of the Zeiss ZF lenses, this is the best performer and should be the first in one's consideration.

Dwin