Rokinon AF IO18AF-E 18mm
Weighing just 145g with a 100.1-degree rectilinear view, this 18mm f/2.8 lens stands out for its extreme portability on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. The internal focusing STM motor and non-rotating front element make it a practical choice for smooth, quiet autofocus and easy filter use during run-and-gun shooting. This optic is best for street and travel photographers who prioritize a lightweight kit without sacrificing the expansive perspective needed for architecture and landscapes.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong optical (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Ultra Multicoated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 249 |
| Max Magnification | 0.09X |
vs Competition
| Spec | Rokinon AF IO18AF-E 18mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 145 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | STM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokinon AF IO18AF-E 18mm | 86.9 | 13.3 | 91.3 | 34.5 | 77.5 | 20.3 | 16 | 33.6 | 71.9 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
Usage Scores
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