Zeiss Nikon F Prime

Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE

100mm
f/2.0
Prime

Quick answer

The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE is a short telephoto prime lens covering 100mm at f/2.0 for the Nikon F 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 ZE is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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

Brand: Zeiss
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 100mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.0
Lens type: Prime

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

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	1.5x	150mm	13.7°	16.4°

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Frequently asked questions

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

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

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

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 ZE 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 ZE equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150mm on full frame, with a 13.7° horizontal and 16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.