The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro and the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro with a length of 81mm, is 32mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro's 68mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro weighs 345g, which means it is 335g (49%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 which has a weight of 680g.
Filter Threads
The Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100:
Lens Mounts
The Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount and Pentax K-3 III Monochrome, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm but while Samsung D-Xenon 100mm F2.8 macro has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100's widest aperture value is
F2.0.