Legendary Zeiss Planar 100mm f/2 for Contax/Yashica — one of the finest portrait lenses.
The Contax Carl Zeiss Planar 100mm f/2 T* is a fast telephoto portrait lens for the Contax/Yashica mount, featuring the celebrated Planar optical design at a portrait-ideal 100mm focal length with a fast f/2 aperture. This combination delivers extraordinary subject isolation with the legendary Zeiss rendering character.
Optical quality is outstanding with the Planar design producing exceptional sharpness combined with smooth, beautiful bokeh at f/2. The T* coating delivers rich, saturated colours with excellent flare control. The 100mm f/2 combination creates a working distance and background blur that flatters portrait subjects superbly.
Build quality is premium Zeiss quality with an all-metal barrel, beautifully damped focusing ring, and the precise mechanical quality that defines C/Y mount Zeiss lenses. The lens feels luxurious to operate and inspires confidence with every focus adjustment. The build quality has kept many examples functioning perfectly for decades.
On the used market, the Planar 100mm f/2 is one of the most sought-after portrait lenses in the C/Y mount system. It adapts beautifully to Sony and other mirrorless systems. For portrait photographers who value optical character and Zeiss rendering above autofocus convenience, it delivers results that few modern lenses can match.