Lens · macro
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 120mm f/4 CF
Carl Zeiss · from 1982
Discontinuedmedium-format
Close-up lens focusing to 1:4.5 without accessories. Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 120mm f/4 CF: 6 elements in 4 groups, 0.8m minimum focus, Hasselblad series 60 bayonet filters, 695g.
- Focal length
- 120mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 6 / 4
Known for
- Macro photography
- Product shots
- Portraits
- Copy work
Considerations
- 1:4.5 maximum without extension
- Slower than portrait lenses
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)5, level 5 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control5, level 5 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth, flat field
Rendering: Reference macro sharpness
Colour: Neutral, excellent for reproduction
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Leaf shutter wear or timing drift
- Aperture and helicoid stiffness
- Haze or fungus in elements
Buying guide
Test the leaf shutter at all speeds and listen for hesitation. Check the glass for haze or fungus and the focusing for smoothness.
Specifications
| Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Focal Length | 120mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Focus | 0.8m |
| Filter Size | 60mm |
| Weight | 695g |
Optical design
| Formula | Planar |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $700 - $1200
- Mint
- ~$1500
Indicative, no dated source.