Ricoh GR21

• Ultra-wide photography
• Architecture
• Collectors

• 21mm f/3.5 GR lens (9 elements in 6 groups)
• Described by Ricoh as the first compact camera with a 21mm lens
• Manual focus option
• Programme and aperture-priority AE, manual film speed, auto-bracketing
• Near-circular aperture blades
• Hood and leather case supplied

• Expensive
• f/3.5 slower than the GR1's f/2.8
• Very wide - not for everyone

• Lens mechanism issues
• Extremely difficult to find
• Parts unavailable
• High repair costs

The GR21 (April 2001) puts a newly developed 21mm f/3.5 lens on the GR1 body (200g). Ricoh says it was the first compact camera with a 21mm lens. Expect to pay a premium for a working example. Verify the 21mm perspective is what you want.

Typical range

£2500 - £4000

Excellent condition

~£5000

Indicative, no dated source.

Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.