Sony DT SAL1118 17-27mm
Designed exclusively for Sony A-mount APS-C sensors, the 11-18mm zoom (16.5-27mm equivalent) employs aspherical and ED glass to render sharp, color-accurate ultra-wide perspectives. At just 360g, it remains a portable option for outdoor use, though the f/4.5-5.6 aperture and absent stabilization can challenge handheld shooting in dim light. This lens is best for budget-conscious landscape and real-estate photographers seeking an affordable ultra-wide zoom for Sony Alpha DSLRs.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (72th percentile) 72th
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong bokeh (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong versatility (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 11 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony A-mount |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
| Max Magnification | 0.125x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony DT SAL1118 17-27mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 11-18mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony A-mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 360 | 615 | 92 | 59 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | AF-S | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony DT SAL1118 17-27mm | 55.1 | 69.1 | 50.5 | 71.5 | 37.4 | 69.7 | 30.1 | 68.7 | 48.9 | 35.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.4 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.6 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.6 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.6 | 81.2 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.6 | 73.5 | 71.5 | 91 | 74.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.1 | 77.8 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.2 | 79.6 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.3 |
Usage Scores
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