Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef*

$1,843
21 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/2.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 27 users at B&H Photo Video

"This is one of the finest pieces of glass you can put on a Canon. Super, super landscape lens."

"Just shot an engagement session and the fall leaves truly pop with that classic Zeiss color rendition."

"It is a bit heavy so it's a bit cumbersome for travel."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
81.2°
21mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon T4i.

horizontal angle of view
55.9°
34mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Great wide angle lens
	21 mm

Cons

The Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	21 mm

	Below average zoom range
	1x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Manual focus only
	Focus yourself

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	21 mm
	Max focal length	21 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:5 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

	Auto focus	No	below average
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	109 mm
	Diameter	87 mm
	Filter size	82 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	81.2°	above average
	Telephoto horizontal	81.2°	below average
	Wide vertical	59.5°	above average
	Telephoto vertical	59.5°	below average
	Wide diagonal	91.7°	above average
	Telephoto diagonal	91.7°	below average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	58.7°
	Telephoto horizontal	58.7°	below average
	Wide vertical	41.2°
	Telephoto vertical	41.2°	below average
	Wide diagonal	68.1°
	Telephoto diagonal	68.1°	below average

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Kim

(7:49 PM, January 20, 2011)

Amazing lens. Has to be amongst the very best for use with full frame. On a recent A2 print on my Epson 3800 it is possible to count each grain of sand on the reservoir edge - if one had the time to do so of course!

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Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Cons

The Zeiss T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef lens?

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Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef*

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef* lens?