Name: Contax Carl Zeiss Makro Planar 60mm f2.8
Brand: Contax
Price: 699 USD
Availability: InStock

Exhibits minimal signs of wear, noticeable only upon close inspection. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Amazing lense for macro and normal photography. Amazing sharpness throughout the range and across the frame. Cosmetically in excellent shape with...read more.

The Contax Carl Zeiss Makro Planar 60mm f/2.8 Lens is a high-quality macro lens designed for close-up photography with exceptional sharpness and color fidelity. It features a versatile focal length suitable for macro, portrait, and product photography.

Designed for close-up photography, this lens provides a 1:1 magnification ratio for capturing intricate details.

Macro Capability

Constructed with Carl Zeiss optics, ensuring sharpness, contrast, and minimal chromatic aberration.

High Optical Quality

The 60mm focal length is ideal for macro photography as well as portraits and product shots.

Versatile Focal Length

The Contax 60mm f/2.8 is a **prime macro lens** built for the **Contax/Yashica mount** system, designed to cover **full-frame** SLR cameras. With a maximum aperture of **f/2.8** and a fixed **60mm** focal length placing it in the standard focal length range, this lens is a capable option for close-up and macro work as well as general photography. It is a **manual focus only** lens, offering full control to the photographer through direct, hands-on operation. The **55mm filter thread** opens the door to a wide range of commonly available filter accessories. Weighing in at **450g**, the lens has a solid, well-built presence. Its Contax/Yashica mount makes it native to C/Y SLR systems, and with adapter support, it appeals to a broad range of photographers shooting on modern mirrorless platforms who appreciate vintage optics. No image stabilization is present, so steady technique or support is recommended, especially during close-focus macro work.

Fixed 60mm focal length sits in the standard range, making it practical for both close-up macro work and general-purpose shooting.

60mm Macro Prime

Achieves life-size reproduction, allowing fine detail to be captured of small subjects such as insects, flowers, and product details.

1:1 Macro Capability

Offers useful light-gathering ability for a macro lens, supporting shooting in dimmer studio or tabletop environments.

f/2.8 Maximum Aperture

Designed to cover the full 35mm image circle, ensuring no vignetting on full-frame Contax/Yashica SLR bodies.

Full-Frame Coverage

Fully manual operation with a precise focus ring suited to the deliberate, controlled shooting style that macro work demands.

Manual Focus Design

Native C/Y mount fits Contax and Yashica SLR bodies, and adapts readily to modern mirrorless and DSLR systems via widely available adapters.

Contax/Yashica Mount

Common 55mm front thread accepts a wide range of readily available polarizers, ND filters, and other accessories.

55mm Filter Thread

Substantial 450g construction reflects the robust build quality typical of Contax-era glass.

450g Solid Build

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Amazing lense for macro and normal photography.   Amazing sharpness throughout the range and across the frame.  Cosmetically in excellent shape with very little signs of use.  Focusing is smooth.  Glass is clean. Comes with front and rear caps only.Please note this is the version that can do 1:1 macro magnification.

<p>Amazing lense for macro and normal photography.   Amazing sharpness throughout the range and across the frame.  Cosmetically in excellent shape with very little signs of use.  Focusing is smooth.  Glass is clean. Comes with front and rear caps only.</p><p>Please note this is the version that can do 1:1 macro magnification.</p>

Contax Carl Zeiss Makro Planar 60mm f2.8

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