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Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2

  • 100mm
  • f/2.0
  • Prime

Quick answer

The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 100mm at f/2.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

A 100mm f/2 fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 specifications

Brand
Zeiss
Mount
Canon EF
Focal length
100mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.0
Lens type
Prime

What can you shoot with the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2?

At 100mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:

  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings
  • Isolating subjects from the background

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 100mm 20.4° 24.4°
APS-C 1.6x 160mm 12.8° 15.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2?

It is a fixed 100mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 100mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.

What is the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 160mm on full frame, with a 12.8° horizontal and 15.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 fit?

Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.

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