Photography Bay

Digital Camera News, Reviews and Tips

  • Reviews
  • Recommended Cameras & Gear
  • Learn Photography
  • Contact
  • About
  • Subscribe

Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 Lens Unveiled for Sony A7 Series

October 12, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Loxia_2.8_21_w_wo_lensshade

Zeiss has introduced a new wide-angle full frame lens for Sony E-mount cameras – the Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8.

Loxia-2.8-21mm0402_4c

Zeiss Loxia lenses were specifically designed for the Sony A7 camera series and this latest lens looks to be a solid compact option for wide-angle shooting.

Loxia-2.8-21mm0577_4c

Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 Lens Tech Specs

Focal length 21 mm
Aperture range f/2.8 – f/22
Focusing range 0,25 m (9.84”) – ?
Number of elements/groups 11 / 9
Angular field, diag./horiz./vert. 91° / 81° / 59°
Coverage at close range 281 x 187 mm (11.06 x 7.36?)
Filter thread M52 x 0,75
Dimensions (with caps) 85 mm (3.35?)
Weight 394 g (0.87 lbs)
Camera mounts E-Mount

Loxia-2.8-21mm0496_4c

Like the other Loxia lenses, the Loxia 21mm f/2.8 lense features the ability to declick the aperture’s locking mechanism using a supplied tool to turn an adjustment screw on the lens mount. Combine this with the long focus throw and the Loxia 21mm lens makes shooting video more effective with the Sony A7 cameras.

Unbenannt-1

The lens is constructed with a full-metal casing, along with metal focus and aperture rings. A sealing ring around the lens mount provides weather and dust protection between the camera and lens.

Zeiss Loxia 28mm f/2.8 Sample Images

Loxia_2.8_21_Christophe_Casenave_DSC09785

Loxia_2.8_21_Christophe_Casenave_DSC09812

Loxia_2.8_21_BjoernPados

The Loxia 21mm lens is made up of 11 elements in 9 groups, weighs only 394 grams and uses a 52mm filter thread. It has a minimum focusing distant of 9.84″ and an aperture range of f/2.8-f/22.

Loxia-2.8-21mm0482_4c

The Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 lens should be available in December for $1499. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Filed Under: Lenses, Sony Tagged With: A7, lens, Loxia, Sony, zeiss

 

Support Photography Bay


Recent Posts

  • Reader Photos Roundup: January 15, 2023
  • Panasonic Lumix S5 II and S5 IIX Cameras Announced with 6K Video and Improved AF
  • Reader Photos Roundup: January 8, 2023
  • Vello FreeWave Plus II Wireless Remote Shutter Release Review
  • Reader Photos Roundup: January 1, 2023

Pages

  • 2022 Black Friday Camera and Photo Deals
  • About
  • Camera and Photo Deals Newsletter
  • Canon 1D X
  • Canon 1Ds Mark IV
  • Canon 5D Mark III
  • Canon Rebel T4i
  • Contact
  • Disclosures
  • DSLRs
  • How to Subscribe
  • Learn Photography
  • NAB 2016 Live Blog
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D800
  • Photography Laws
  • Recommended Cameras & Accessories
  • Reviews
  • Sony Alpha A77

Copyright © 2023 | Photography Bay