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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

Summary02

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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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
  • Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm

    Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

  • Nikon FNative

Sources03

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Carl Zeiss Classic DISTAGON T* 21mm F/2.8

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