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Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2

  • 21mm
  • f/2.8
  • Prime

Quick answer

The Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 21mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2: a wide-angle prime lens with a 21mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 specifications

Brand
Zeiss
Mount
Sony A
Focal length
21mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens type
Prime

What can you shoot with the Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2?

At 21mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and big skies
  • Architecture and interiors
  • Astrophotography and night skies

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 21mm 81.2° 91.7°
APS-C 1.5x 32mm 59.5° 69°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2?

It is a fixed 21mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 21mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 59.5° horizontal and 69° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 fit?

Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.

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