Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8 Lens
The Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8 is a 100mm f/2.8 lens designed for Contax/Yashica mount cameras. Used copies start from $60.18 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8 Lens
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Lens Overview — Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8
Key Features — Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8
100mm f/2.8 Macro Prime: A fixed focal length macro lens with a wide f/2.8 maximum aperture, offering strong light gathering for close-up and general photography.
1:1 Macro Capability: Designed for true macro reproduction, allowing life-size rendering of small subjects directly in-camera.
Full Frame Coverage: Produces an image circle that covers full frame sensors and film formats without vignetting.
Contax/Yashica Mount: Built for the Contax and Yashica camera ecosystem, and widely adaptable to modern mirrorless and DSLR bodies via third-party adapters.
Manual Focus Design: All-manual focus operation gives the photographer precise, deliberate control well suited to macro and close-up work.
Zeiss T* Coating: Carl Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating reduces flare and ghosting, contributing to high contrast and color fidelity.
Lens Specifications — Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro, Portrait, Product |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 100mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Contax/Yashica |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 67mm |
Description — Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8
The Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens built for the Contax/Yashica mount, covering a full frame image circle. With a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it is classified as a macro type lens in the standard focal length range — a combination well suited to close-up, portrait, and product work where control and precision matter. The 67mm filter thread is a practical size for adding polarizers or neutral density filters to your kit.
Weighing 600g, this lens has a reassuring heft that reflects its build quality. There is no image stabilization, so careful technique or a stable support is recommended, particularly for close-up shooting at higher magnifications. All focusing is manual, putting full control in the photographer's hands — a quality that experienced shooters who work methodically will appreciate.
Pros — Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8
- ✓Wide f/2.8 maximum aperture offers strong light-gathering capability for a macro prime
- ✓100mm focal length on a full frame-covering lens provides useful working distance for close-up subjects
- ✓67mm filter thread accommodates a wide range of commonly available filters
Cons — Contax Makro-Planar 100mm f/2.8
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which may slow down workflow for some shooting styles
- ✗No image stabilization, increasing the importance of steady shooting technique
- ✗Contax/Yashica mount requires an adapter for use on most modern camera systems
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