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IRIX Dragonfly 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 21mm
Its f/1.4 maximum aperture paired with an 11-blade diaphragm and 4 ED, 2 aspherical elements delivers sharp, low-distortion images with smooth bokeh. The weather-sealed, all-metal Dragonfly build with engraved focus markings provides precise manual control at a competitive price. This lens is best for astrophotographers and architectural shooters needing a fast ultra-wide prime for reliable outdoor use.
Focal length 21mm
Aperture 16
Mount Nikon F
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 816 g
af type manual focus only
lens type wide-angle
39 Overall Score
Price $419
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong macro (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 21 |
| Focal Length Max | 21 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | 1034 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | IRIX Dragonfly 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 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 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 21mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 816 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRIX Dragonfly 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly 21mm | 14.6 | 53.4 | 18.8 | 66.8 | 89.2 | 50 | 34.1 | 51.7 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
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