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Archive 2015Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
p.1 #1Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
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Available December 2015
Loxia 21mm f/2.8 Distagon for Sony E-mount at B&H Photo | Adorama
The lens includes a 91-degree angle of view, a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m, a weight of just 394g, 11 elements in 9 groups with a Distagon design, a durable metal barrel, a 52mm filter diameter, and a weather-resistant lens mount gasket.
Main features:
- E Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Distagon Optical Design
- 4 Anomalous Partial Dispersion Elements
- 1 Aspherical Element
- Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
- Manual Focus Design
- Manual Aperture Ring Can Be De-Clicked
- All-Metal Barrel, Engraved Scales
- Weather-Resistant Lens Mount Gasket
- Filter Thread Front: 52 mm
- Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.44 x 2.83" (62.1 x 72 mm)
- Weight 13.90 oz (394 g)
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Oct 12, 2015 at 10:28 AM
p.1 #3Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Exactly the lens I've been waiting for!
Oct 12, 2015 at 02:40 AM
p.1 #4Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Jochenb wrote:
Exactly the lens I've been waiting for!
I am having a hard time deciding between this and the Batis 25, but focal length and compact size of the 2,8/21 is perfect, it is even lighter than I would have expected.
Exactly the lens I've been waiting for!
I am having a hard time deciding between this and the Batis 25, but focal length and compact size of the 2,8/21 is perfect, it is even lighter than I would have expected.
Oct 12, 2015 at 02:47 AM
p.1 #5Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
No signs of weakness in the MTF's and the distortion is now barrel, not moustache.
Oct 12, 2015 at 02:59 AM
p.1 #6Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
twoeye wrote:
I am having a hard time deciding between this and the Batis 25, but focal length and compact size of the 2,8/21 is perfect, it is even lighter than I would have expected.
The 25 Batis is more versatile because of the focal length and AF, but the 21 Loxia is a lot wider and has real manual focus instead of focus by wire. An ideal landscape lens for me.
Jochenb wrote
Exactly the lens I've been waiting for!The 25 Batis is more versatile because of the focal length and AF, but the 21 Loxia is a lot wider and has real manual focus instead of focus by wire. An ideal landscape lens for me.
Oct 12, 2015 at 03:04 AM
p.1 #7Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Very impressive. Performance is almost on par with Leica 21/3.4 APSH! Totally in different league from the other two Loxias.
http://kspqm.kymco.com/ckfinder/resource/johnny/image/LeicaLoxia21.jpg
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http://kspqm.kymco.com/ckfinder/resource/johnny/image/LeicaLoxia21.jpg
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Oct 12, 2015 at 03:22 AM
p.1 #8Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
As expected, we have got another great option at the wide end! 
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21
Oct 12, 2015 at 03:22 AM
p.1 #9Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
It actually makes the other two loxia look bad. Maybe it's time to update them with better design.
Oct 12, 2015 at 03:45 AM
p.1 #10Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Here is MTF chart of Distagon 2.8/21 (DSLR).
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Oct 12, 2015 at 04:16 AM
p.1 #11Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Not sure if I regret the CV21/1.8 purchase quite yet, but I probably would have waited for this lens if I knew it was definite.
Oct 12, 2015 at 04:22 AM
p.1 #12Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
This lens seems to like reason enough to buy into the Sony 7 series. Examples look good and the price is reasonable ($1499 RSP) I must admit the Sony lens selection for the system has recently changed from being meh to awesome. The Batises, Loxiases, the comming Voigtlanderses ... :P All beautiful, compact lenses that were badly needed. If I wasn't too invested into Fuji already I'd probably planning a switch....
Oct 12, 2015 at 04:27 AM
p.1 #13Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
twoeye wrote:
I am having a hard time deciding between this and the Batis 25, but focal length and compact size of the 2,8/21 is perfect, it is even lighter than I would have expected.
....and one hour after the Loxia announcement I got the shipment notice of my April ordered Batis 25....
I am having a hard time deciding between this and the Batis 25, but focal length and compact size of the 2,8/21 is perfect, it is even lighter than I would have expected.
....and one hour after the Loxia announcement I got the shipment notice of my April ordered Batis 25....
Oct 12, 2015 at 04:33 AM
p.1 #14Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Hope availability will be better than the batis line 
Oct 12, 2015 at 05:02 AM
p.1 #15Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
MTF looks really strong. For a compact, high IQ, 21mm on the A7(x) cameras... this will be the one to beat.
Now we just need Samyang to give us the 90-95% IQ for 30% of the price options.
Now we just need Samyang to give us the 90-95% IQ for 30% of the price options.
Oct 12, 2015 at 05:06 AM
p.1 #16Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
A great lens MTF, and at 395 grams and manual focus construction, that is one heck of a deal for Sony FE users. All the top 21mm CZ Distagons are very close to each other in IQ. And as pointed out, the SEM 21/3.4 - this one is only 115 grams heavier than the Leica, add an adapter to the Leica and it's much closer. Negligible distortion here, the SEM has 1.5% moustache, the L21 has better vignette control but not by much, but a half stop more speed, so more usable. 52mm filters too, down from 82mm of the other Distagons.
It's so close in performance to the CY/ZE/Milvis 21/2.8 but they weigh up to double the ~400 grams, and it's tiny by comparison. It's optimised for Sony cameras, and fits right on. So an a7rII plus this one weighs just on one kilogram, the same as a D810 body alone. $1500 looks very appropriate price-wise. It even looks very fuss-free to use, a straight barrel the same diameter as the other Loxias.
With the CV announcements, Sony just went to the top of the wide angle class - more choice than anyone, with 10-12-15-21-25, all native to the mount and matched to the sensors. None of those five are made by Sony.
It's so close in performance to the CY/ZE/Milvis 21/2.8 but they weigh up to double the ~400 grams, and it's tiny by comparison. It's optimised for Sony cameras, and fits right on. So an a7rII plus this one weighs just on one kilogram, the same as a D810 body alone. $1500 looks very appropriate price-wise. It even looks very fuss-free to use, a straight barrel the same diameter as the other Loxias.
With the CV announcements, Sony just went to the top of the wide angle class - more choice than anyone, with 10-12-15-21-25, all native to the mount and matched to the sensors. None of those five are made by Sony.
Oct 12, 2015 at 05:06 AM
p.1 #17Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
This is a pretty exciting announcement. Much more exciting than the rehoused Milvus or the redesigned-to-be-ridiculous-size Milvus, in my opinion.
Looking at the size of this vs the old 21 Distagon, I have some questions for Sony about why the mirrorless has not allowed them to make lenses smaller as promised if it has done so for Zeiss....
edwardkaraa wrote:
It actually makes the other two loxia look bad. Maybe it's time to update them with better design.
Yeah, Zeiss is doing too much rehousing, and we're seeing odd anomalies like this. The different leagues the 35/2 Milvus and 50/1.4 Milvus are in is another example.
Looking at the size of this vs the old 21 Distagon, I have some questions for Sony about why the mirrorless has not allowed them to make lenses smaller as promised if it has done so for Zeiss....
edwardkaraa wrote:
It actually makes the other two loxia look bad. Maybe it's time to update them with better design.
Yeah, Zeiss is doing too much rehousing, and we're seeing odd anomalies like this. The different leagues the 35/2 Milvus and 50/1.4 Milvus are in is another example.
Oct 12, 2015 at 05:17 AM
p.1 #18Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
I'm tempted to pick up this guy. Same filter thread as my other lenses, small and compact and the iq looks great so far.
Oct 12, 2015 at 05:19 AM
p.1 #19Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
How would this compare to the Zeiss ZM 21/2.8?
Oct 12, 2015 at 05:22 AM
p.1 #20Zeiss Unveils the Loxia 21mm f/2.8
Wonder if it is better than CV 21/1.8 or not. 21/2.8 distagon is supposed to be really good but wonder if Loxia is basically 21/2.8 with E mount or if there is any other difference?
Oct 12, 2015 at 05:25 AM