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Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 is a manual focus wide-angle prime with a 21 mm focal length for full frame Nikon F. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8. A minimum focus distance of 22 cm allows subjects close in the foreground. The lens weighs 600 g. It is mainly a choice for landscape and reportage.

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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount 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 g735 g202 g747 g
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm52 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance22 cm22 cm20 cm25 cm
Length109 mm92.5 mm28.8 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 32 mm in full-frame terms.

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