Lens · prime
Carl Zeiss Planar 100mm f/3.5 CF
Carl Zeiss · from 1982
Discontinuedmedium-format
Carl Zeiss Planar 100mm f/3.5 CF: 5 elements in 4 groups, 0.9m minimum focus, Hasselblad series 60 bayonet filters, 605g.
- Focal length
- 100mm
- Max aperture
- f/3.5
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 5 / 4
Known for
- Portraits
- Studio work
- Details
- Product photography
Considerations
- One-third stop slower than the 80mm f/2.8
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 control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Smooth, classic Planar
Rendering: Excellent 3D separation
Colour: Neutral Zeiss
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 | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Focus | 0.9m |
| Filter Size | 60mm |
| Weight | 605g |
Optical design
| Formula | Planar |
| Elements | 5 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $350 - $600
- Mint
- ~$750
Indicative, no dated source.