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Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21

Canon EF

Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21

Focal length
21 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
600 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
22 cm
Length
109 mm
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At a Glance

This wide-angle prime for full frame Canon EF combines a 21 mm focal length with an f/2.8 maximum aperture. Focusing is manual only, down to 22 cm. The Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 weighs 600 g and uses 16 elements in 13 groups. Landscape and reportage are fitting uses.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
21 mm
Max. focal length
21 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
600 g (1.32 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
22 cm (8.66 in)
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)
Diameter
87 mm (3.43 in)

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 fit?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 34 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensZeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8Voigtlander 20mm F3.5 Color Skopar SL IIVenus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D Shift
Focal length21 mm21 mm20 mm20 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/3.5f/4
Weight600 g851 g240 g747 g
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm52 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance22 cm22 cm20 cm25 cm
Length109 mm95 mm31.2 mm91 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 weigh?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 weighs 600 g. It is 109 mm long with a diameter of 87 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 use?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 is 22 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 34 mm in full-frame terms.

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