Lens · macro
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 135mm f/5.6 CF
Carl Zeiss · from 1982
Discontinuedmedium-format
Close-up lens with no focusing mount of its own, designed for use on the Hasselblad bellows (infinity to life size). Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar 135mm f/5.6 CF: 7 elements in 5 groups, 0.54m minimum focus, Hasselblad series 60 bayonet filters, 620g.
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- f/5.6
- Mount
- Hasselblad V
- Format
- medium-format
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
Known for
- Macro
- Copy work
- Document reproduction
- Scientific imaging
Considerations
- Slow aperture
- Needs bellows to focus
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: Flat field macro
Rendering: Reference macro quality
Colour: Neutral 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
Best used with bellows. Check the shutter and the glass for haze.
Specifications
| Mount | Hasselblad V |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/45 |
| Min Focus | 0.54m |
| Filter Size | 60mm |
| Weight | 620g |
Optical design
| Formula | Planar |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Zeiss T* |
| Special | Flat-field design |
Pricing
- Typical used price (US market)
- $350 - $600
- Mint
- ~$750
Indicative, no dated source.