Canon APO Mini Prime Du 21mm
Featuring six lenses from 21mm to 110mm with a T2.4-T2.6 aperture range, this set delivers full-frame coverage and a smooth, vintage look via its specialized coating. Consistent 80mm front diameter, 72mm filter threads, and unified 0.8 MOD gear positions enable rapid lens changes, while the lightweight 550g build and interchangeable EF mount add practical versatility. It’s best for budget-minded indie filmmakers and video creators seeking a cohesive set of manual cine primes with character, but not for demanding professional shoots requiring weather sealing or autofocus.
About This Lens
Featuring six lenses from 21mm to 110mm with a T2.4-T2.6 aperture range, this set delivers full-frame coverage and a smooth, vintage look via its specialized coating. Consistent 80mm front diameter, 72mm filter threads, and unified 0.8 MOD gear positions enable rapid lens changes, while the lightweight 550g build and interchangeable EF mount add practical versatility. It’s best for budget-minded indie filmmakers and video creators seeking a cohesive set of manual cine primes with character, but not for demanding professional shoots requiring weather sealing or autofocus.
- Focal length 21-110mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Canon EF
- Weight g 550
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average optical (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 21 |
| Focal Length Max | 110 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 381 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon APO Mini Prime Du 21mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 21-110mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 550 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 415 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon APO Mini Prime Du 21mm | 54.5 | 40.4 | 43.9 | 59.4 | 16.6 | 24.4 | 94.1 | 36.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.1 | 58.9 | 86 | 98.9 | 76.7 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.6 | 96.7 | 87.8 | 74.5 | 76.7 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.6 | 51.5 | 81.4 | 97 | 71 | 98.9 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.6 | 74.4 | 71 | 91.2 | 71 | 95.7 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.5 | 96.3 | 34.1 | 81.4 |
Usage Scores
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