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Zeiss announced another small jewel lens, the new Loxia 21mm f/2.8 Distagon for the Sony FE system. The lens costs USD 1,499 (excl. VAT
) or EUR 1,259.66 (excl. VAT).* and will ship in December.

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It looks like it will be a great addition to the family. Now I need to decide if I get this, which is obviously a great match if you own the 2/35 and 2/50 like I do. Or should I stay with my Batis 25 which I'm really really happy with as well. Normally I would have forgone the 25mm length in favor of the 21mm but the Batis' are so nicely designed as well. Decisions, decisions.

 

In the end I will probably give up my Zeiss ZE 21mm I have for my Canon in favor of this. Just another reason to start to retire my Canon body that I use for anything wide. 

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It looks like it will be a great addition to the family. Now I need to decide if I get this, which is obviously a great match if you own the 2/35 and 2/50 like I do. Or should I stay with my Batis 25 which I'm really really happy with as well. Normally I would have forgone the 25mm length in favor of the 21mm but the Batis' are so nicely designed as well. Decisions, decisions.

 

In the end I will probably give up my Zeiss ZE 21mm I have for my Canon in favor of this. Just another reason to start to retire my Canon body that I use for anything wide. 

 

Would you miss the auto focus on your Batis ? I ask because I have never owned a lense with a dedicated aperture ring like the Loxia. 

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