In this post I’ll be comparing the CONTAX Zeiss 100mm f2 at minimum focus distance, to the Nikon Z 105mm f2.8. These are very difference lenses designed for different uses, and still I found myself deciding between the two lenses because of the similar focal length, and the fact that the Nikon Z 105 macro …
Micro Contrast, or microcontrast, or tonal range, measures the ability of a lens to resolve shade variations. There has always been a debate whether micro contrast actually matters, or even exists at all. These debates typically also involve discussions of “3D pop” and “Zeiss rendering”. Over the years I’ve come to realize that some people …
I’ve been using the 100mm f2 for the past few days and have been blown away by its performance. The image above is a test shot to assess any corner vignette. As you can see, there really isn’t any. Some of the zoom lenses from CONTAX will vignette quite heavily, the 28-85 comes to mind, …
Lack of vignetting – CONTAX Zeiss 100mm f2 Makro Planar Read More »
I believe this lens to be pretty close to optically perfect. Colors and contrast are outstanding, even wide open. This image is scaled down for the web. The only edits were converting from RAW to JPG and downsizing. This is just a test shot, review to come shortly. I’m very impressed with this vintage lens …
CONTAX Carl Zeiss 100mm f2 Makro Planar Wide Open Read More »
Today I acquired the CONTAX Zeiss 100mm f2 Makro Planar and adapted it to the Nikon Z6 using the KIPON C/Y to N/Z adapter. Review to come shortly. There is always healthy debate online as to which focal length is best for portrait photography. I’ve used the newer Zeiss 135mm f2 APO for portraits and …
