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Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 100 T2.1 Makro-Planar T - Info?

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Hey everyone, my 100mm 2.8 non L just died and I'm looking at the Canon 100 2.8L, Zeiss 100 Makro, and Zeiss CP2 100 Makro. I'm leaning towards the 100 2.8 due to the Zeiss being double the price and the CP2 Makro being 4 times the price. I was planning on picking up 1-3 cinema lenses 3rd qtr of 2015 but Q1 has been kind and I can afford to spend up to 10-15K on some new glass. After looking at some older posts and prices online it seems my options are the Canon CNE and Zeiss CP2. My background is product and food so the Zeiss CP2 100 T2.1 Makro-Planar T and the 50 Makro are on the top of my list. My main reason for a cinema lens is the long smooth focus throw and I'm tired of stripping the focus gears in my EF macro lenses. Any opinions? Should I just stick to EF lenses? or is there any modifications I can do to lengthen the focus throw? I'm going to fly to Taiwan next week for a job and 2 weeks of vacation after that it'd be fun to bring some new glass on the trip since I don't get out much.

can't find any info or samples of this lens.
Zeiss Compact Prime CP.2 100 T2.1 Makro-Planar T
http://www.adorama.com/ZICP2100MEF....4fuVIiobLQpWsprZZN5iOnoYSJFPOHsv6caAvST8P8HAQ

Thanks in advance and sorry if this has been addressed.
 
If you want to stick to EOS (and not spend a fortune), then MODDED Zeiss Contax 60 2.8 Macro and Zeiss Contax 100 2.8 macro could be good bets...if you have them EOS/Lietaxed.

Which a focus gear on them, these macros have crazy focus throws - 720 degrees, probably more...and are 1:1 macros...not 1:2's like the ZE/ZF's and CP2s.
 
Hey Nick thanks for the recommendation on the Zeiss Contax 100 2.8. i have never used the lens but hows the quality compared to say a 100mm 2.8 L macro or the Zeiss 100 Macro? Could I trouble you for a recommendation on where to get theses lenses modded?



Thanks
 
Jason Yu said:
Hey Nick thanks for the recommendation on the Zeiss Contax 100 2.8. i have never used the lens but hows the quality compared to say a 100mm 2.8 L macro or the Zeiss 100 Macro? Could I trouble you for a recommendation on where to get theses lenses modded?

Thanks
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Both the Contax 60 and 100 Macros are world class lenses. I'm not sure how they compare to the Canon L or newer Zeiss 100, but I can assure you the Contax Macro's are excellent. They coatings are 20+ years old (Zeiss T* coating), so expect them to be a bit more lowcon/filmic looking than a modern lens, but I often find the forgivingness of older coatings a positive...

You can get them Leitaxex/Modded at either RP Lens or Duclos.
 
I can sell you an almost new Duclos-modified brand nw Zeiss ZF with EF mount. It has a focus ring, declicked Iris etc... It is used, but it works perfectly. Also it is a Macro (close-focus) and it is Razer sharp at a F2.0 How about $1500?

I'm getting rid of all my EF lenses and moving to PL mount lenses. I have others available too.

Wynn Padula
Owner/DP
ww.fastandlightproductions.com
 
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