Zeiss Loxia Distagon T* 2.8/21mm

The Zeiss Loxia Distagon T* 2/21mm is a full-frame (FE) wide-angle manual focus prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Zeiss on October 12, 2015.

Zeiss Loxia Distagon T* 2.8/21mm

Maker	Zeiss
Lens mount(s)	Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type	Prime
Focal length	21mm
Image format	35mm full-frame
Close focus distance	0.25 metres (0.82 ft)
Max. magnification	0.13x
Diaphragm blades	10
Construction	11 elements in 9 groups
Features
Manual focus override	Yes
Weather-sealing	Yes
Lens-based stabilization	No
Aperture ring	Yes
Unique features	Digital focus distance scale
Application	Landscape, Architectural
Physical
Max. length	72 millimetres (2.8 in)
Diameter	62 millimetres (2.4 in)
Weight	394 grams (0.869 lb)
Filter diameter	52mm
Accessories
Lens hood	Barrel-type, metal
History
Introduction	2015
Retail info
MSRP	$1499 USD

Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 31.5mm.

Build quality

The lens features a minimalist weather resistant metal construction with a matte black finish and an aperture de-click screw found at the bottom of the lens.

Image Quality

The lens is exceptionally sharp from its maximum aperture of f/2.8 across the frame. Distortion and chromatic aberration are all well controlled. However, the lens suffers from moderate vignetting.

The lens also excels at low-light photography given its fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 and exceptional coma control. In addition, having a wide-angle field-of view allows for longer exposures to be taken of stars without the effect of star trails affecting the resultant image.

See also

• List of third-party E-mount lenses
• Tokina FiRIN 20mm F2
• Zeiss Distagon [de]