Zeiss Makro-Planar 100mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k

Zeiss Makro-Planar 100mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k
$1,788
100 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/2
  • 1:2 (0.5x) Macro

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 1 users at B&H Photo Video

"The fingers tactile involvment of the smooth action of the focusing ring and the eyes involvment with the superb sharpness of the Makro-Planars optics on the focusing screen is an experience unique in photography these days with mass produced auto focus lenses the norm. "

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Pentax K-30, Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-5 II.

Pentax K-30
13.5°
horizontal angle of view
152mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Zeiss 100mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2
Magnification Great macro Help
1:2 (0.5x)

Cons

The Zeiss 100mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K lenses

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Auto focus Manual focus only Help
Focus yourself
Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x

The Zeiss 100mm f/2 ZK T* Pentax-k vs other Pentax K macro lenses

Magnification Poor macro Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Wide maximum Low max f/stop Help
f/22

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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100 mm
Max focal length
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100 mm
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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1:2 (0.5x)
above average above average

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2
above average above average
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/2
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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No
below average below average
Focus motor
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None
below average below average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Pentax K
Length
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89 mm
Diameter
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76 mm
Filter size
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67 mm
Weight
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0.7 kg

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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13.5°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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13.5°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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above average above average
Wide diagonal
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16.1°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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16.1°
above average above average

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