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 (71st percentile) 71st
- Strong versatility (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong aperture (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong bokeh (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (34th 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 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 11-18mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony A-mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | L-Mount | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 360 | 615 | 92 | 495 | 413 | 59 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | AF-S |
| 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 | 54.7 | 66.2 | 50.8 | 71.4 | 37.3 | 66.9 | 34.4 | 68.7 | 48.6 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.7 | 84.3 | 57.9 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 77 | 0 | 99.6 | 83 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 77 | 34.4 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.5 | 86.2 | 67.2 | 77.4 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 0 | 77.4 | 88 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.7 | 77.9 | 73.9 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 71.5 | 0 | 95.7 | 75.3 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 83.1 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
Usage Scores
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