Zeiss's Contax macro standard — the Makro-Planar T* 60mm f/2.8, close-focusing manual-focus glass for the C/Y mount.
The Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 60mm f/2.8 was a macro standard prime for the Contax/Yashica mount, part of the Contax system from the mid-1970s. The Makro-Planar name marks it as a close-focusing member of the Planar family.
This is a manual-focus C/Y-mount lens with a 60mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, built for high-magnification close-up work with a corrected flat field. Exact reproduction ratio and other figures are omitted where they cannot be verified.
The 60mm focal length works well for macro subjects, product detail and copy work, and doubles as a sharp short standard for general and portrait use. The flat-field correction supports even sharpness across close subjects.
Used copies are sought after by macro and general shooters alike and hold their value. Check the focusing helicoid for smooth, even travel through its long range, inspect for haze, fungus and coating wear, and confirm clean aperture blades. A C/Y adapter allows mirrorless use.