Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is a Manual Focus (MF)
Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 is also available in Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 has a fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 160mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM and Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Maximum Magnification Ratio
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.44m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Optical Formula
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups .
Lens Hood
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/100 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
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