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Zeiss Milvus 21mm F/2.8 ZE Lens
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.82
Manual Focus Only lens.Lens Description
The Zeiss Milvus 21mm F/2.8 ZE is an ultra-wide prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This bright prime has a 21mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 22cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.2X magnification. The lens is not capable of autofocus and so the focus-distance must always be manually adjusted via the focus-ring.
The lens weighs 851g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.
This lens is only available for the Canon EF mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Canon EF mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors.
Focal-Range
Angle-Of-View
Maximum Aperture
Viewing Angle Range
Maximum Aperture
Magnification
Weight
Zeiss Milvus 21mm F/2.8 ZE Specifications
| Brand | Zeiss | Model | Milvus 21mm F/2.8 ZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Canon EF | Max FLM | 1X |
| Focal Length | 21mm | View Angle | 90° |
| Max Aperture | F/2.8 | Min Aperture | F/22 |
| Min Focus | 22cm | Magnification | 0.2X |
| Filter Size | 82mm | Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Size (D x L) | 96 x 95mm | Weight | 851g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | Weatherproof | |
| Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | Manual Focus only |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | N / A |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2015-09-10 |
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Zeiss 21mm F/2.8 Facts
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.82Manual Focus Only lens.| 21mm Focal-Length | F/2.8 Constant Aperture |
| 82mm Filter Thread | Manual Focus only |
| Canon EF Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 851g Lens Weight | 96 x 95mm (D x L) |
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