Legendary Zeiss Macro-Planar 100mm f/2.8 for Contax — one of the finest macros ever made.
The Contax Carl Zeiss Macro-Planar 100mm f/2.8 AE T* is a premium macro lens for the Contax/Yashica mount, combining the celebrated Macro-Planar optical design with true 1:1 magnification. The AE designation indicates automatic exposure coupling with Contax bodies. This lens is widely regarded as one of the finest macro lenses ever produced.
Optical quality is extraordinary with the Macro-Planar design delivering flat-field sharpness of remarkable precision at all distances. The T* coating provides the rich contrast and colour that define Zeiss optics. The lens excels equally as a portrait telephoto and macro tool, with rendering quality that modern lenses rarely match.
Build quality is premium Zeiss with an all-metal barrel, silky smooth focusing ring, and precise aperture mechanism. The 100mm focal length provides excellent working distance from macro subjects. The lens adapts beautifully to Sony and other mirrorless cameras where its optical qualities find new appreciation.
On the used market, the Macro-Planar 100mm f/2.8 is one of the most sought-after C/Y mount lenses. For macro photographers and portrait shooters wanting Zeiss rendering quality, and mirrorless users who adapt C/Y lenses, it delivers optical excellence that justifies its strong used market prices.