The Zeiss ZF.2 50mm f/2 Makro-Planar is a macro lens that’s recognized as one of the sharpest lenses available and is the predecessor to the Zeiss Milvus ZF.2 50mm f/2M. Key features include:

Normal-Perspective Macro. The Zeiss ZF.2 50mm f/2 Makro-Planar for Nikon is not a true Macro in that it has a 1:2 maximum focusing ratio, but it does give you a 9.45-inch minimum focusing distance. Its fast f/2 aperture lets you shoot hand-held even in less-than-ideal light.

Advanced Optical Design. The ZF.2 50mm f/2 Makro Planar’s floating-elements design helps to produce extremely sharp, high-microcontrast images across a wide focusing range. Although it gives up a stop of aperture compared to the ZF 50mm f/1.4, many photographers prefer it because of its razor-sharp images.

Versatile on Full-Frame Cameras. In addition to being great for macro work, the ZF.2 50mm f/2 Makro Planar is a versatile standard lens when you use it with a full-frame camera.

Communicates With the Camera. The ZF.2 designation adds a microchip to the lens that automatically lets the camera know time, aperture setting, and manual exposure settings, including those for cameras that are not AI-compatible. Since the lens now transmits the EXIF data, photographers no longer need to manually set the parameters. The ZF.2 lenses are optically identical to the original ZF lenses, so if these functions aren’t important to you, you can save some money by getting the original ZF mount.