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Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8

Sony E

Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8

Focal length
21 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
394 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
72 mm

At a Glance

This manual-focus wide-angle prime for full frame Sony E has a 21 mm focal length and an f/2.8 maximum aperture. The wide field of view suits landscape and reportage. It focuses as close as 25 cm.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

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
11
Groups
9
Weight
394 g (0.87 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.8 (0.13×)
Length
72 mm (2.83 in)
Diameter
62 mm (2.44 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, zeiss.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

The Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensZeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MFVenus Laowa 20mm F4 Zero-D ShiftTamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
Focal length21 mm20 mm20 mm20 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2f/4f/2.8
Weight394 g490 g747 g220 g
Filter diameter52 mm62 mm82 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm28 cm25 cm11 cm
Length72 mm82 mm91 mm64 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8: FAQ

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

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

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

No, the Zeiss Loxia 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 Loxia 21mm F2.8 weigh?

The Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 weighs 394 g. It is 72 mm long with a diameter of 62 mm.

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

The Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

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

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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

Yes, the Zeiss Loxia 21mm F2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.

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