N°423745 · Family detail
CarlWide·NIKON F mount·2008
Carl Zeiss Classic DISTAGON T* 21mm F/2.8
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length21mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeWide · Prime
Release year2008
Weight720 g
Filter size82 mm
Physical length87 mm
Barrel diameter87 mm
Min focus distance0.22 m
Max magnification0.2
Aperture blades9
Optical elements16
Groups13
Weather sealedNo
Aperture controlNone; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Canon EF)
Lens hood1772-179 - Bayonet-type petal-shaped
TeleconvertersNot available
Sensor coverage35mm full frame
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
ClassFast full-frame ultra-wide angle prime lens
Focus TypeAutofocus
Focus ModesManual focus only
Angle Of View67.9°
Original NameCarl Zeiss Distagon 2,8/21 ZE T*
Detail HeadingCarl Zeiss Classic DISTAGON T* 21mm F/2.8
Diaphragm TypeAutomatic (A)
Equiv ApertureF/4.3 (in terms of depth of field)
Fluorine CoatingNo
Mount And FlangeCanon EF [44mm]
Country Of DesignFRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
Equiv Focal Length32.1mm (in terms of field of view)
Manual Focus ControlFocusing ring
Field Notes02
Carl Zeiss Classic Distagon T* is a 21mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens for Nikon F DSLR cameras, intended for landscape and low-light use. It uses Zeiss T* coatings.
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