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Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8

Canon EF

Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8

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

Weighing 851 g, this wide-angle prime is a heavy one for Canon EF full frame. Its 21 mm focal length gives a broad field of view at f/2.8. The close focus distance is 22 cm, which corresponds to a magnification of 1:5. Focusing is manual only. Landscape and reportage work suit it.

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
851 g (1.88 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
22 cm (8.66 in)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)
Diameter
95.5 mm (3.76 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 fit?

The Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 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 Milvus 21mm F2.8 compared

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

LensZeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21Voigtlander 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
Weight851 g600 g240 g747 g
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm52 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance22 cm22 cm20 cm25 cm
Length95 mm109 mm31.2 mm91 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 weigh?

The Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 weighs 851 g. It is 95 mm long with a diameter of 95.5 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 use?

The Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 is 22 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 34 mm in full-frame terms.

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