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    Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y

    4.2
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    100mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica)
    Weight
    740g
    Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 8 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 740 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. 86 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.

    Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 11 months of tracked sales — pay around the $279.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $279.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $412.25
    All-time low
    $37.00
    Latest sale
    $189.00

    Best deals

    600 of 1195 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $279.50 fair value.

    • Apr 14, 2025$37.00$-242.50 / typical
    • Apr 14, 2025$38.00$-241.50 / typical
    • Apr 14, 2025$39.00$-240.50 / typical
    • Jun 6, 2025$39.00$-240.50 / typical
    • Jun 6, 2025$40.00$-239.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length100mm
    Aperturef/2.8
    Min Focus Distance0.45m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight740g
    Length86.8mm
    Filter Thread67mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica)
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Camille Laurent4.2/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y?

    Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y is a camera lens with 100mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/2.8, for the C/Y (contax/yashica) mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 740g.

    What mount is the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y compatible with?

    Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y uses a C/Y (contax/yashica) mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y typically sells for around $37.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y a good lens?

    Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2.8 C/Y?

    Similar lenses include ARAX 80mm f/2.8 S&T, Carl Zeiss Planar 100mm f/2 C/Y, Carl Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.2 C/Y.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.2
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability5.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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