Close-Up and Macro Photography

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Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar Lens


This is not even a close-up or macro lens, but rather a telephoto,
but it is so highly-correct (so great) that I use it all the time and crop
out the part of the photo I am after. Of course, with the Nikon D810
as a camera I am working with 36MP, so I have a lot to crop from.
This is an exquisite lens that costs $2,122.00, but of course is worth
it. I just sold some of the dozens of close-up lenses I never use and
bought this one. It is perfect, but is not the easiest to use.


It has a great focus-throw, but a not-so-great minimum close-focus
distance of 2.62' (.80m), which is a ways back. Nevertheless, I use
it and I use it all the time and am delighted with the results.


Lens: Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar T* ZF.2
Focal Length: 135mm
Widest Aperture: f/2
Narrowest Aperture: 22
Aperture Blades: 9
Filter Size: 77mm
Hood: Included

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