Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8
Legendary wide-angle performance with unmatched optical clarity
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus ring with long rotation |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ~ Limited | Available on ZE/ZF.2 versions |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Manual focus only |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Not applicable |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | Not applicable |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | Not applicable |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | Not applicable |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | Not applicable |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present | High-grade metal build |
How-to Use Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8
Welcome to the How-to section of the lens. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a lens has a how-to section and a section for learning. The rings, switches and controls of each lens are placed differently between brands and models. The how-to section helps you operate the lens; however, if you are interested in learning photography, you also need to know what each control changes and why you would change it. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.
Learn & Master Photography with Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 21mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 - f/22 |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 13 groups |
| Focusing | Manual Focus |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.22m |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Weight | 600g |
| Dimensions | 87mm x 83mm |
