Sony E SEL11F18 11mm
Combining an ultra-wide 16.5mm equivalent field of view with a bright f/1.8 aperture and a mere 181g weight, this lens stands out for handheld vlogging and tight-space shooting. Its dust- and moisture-resistant design, suppressed focus breathing, and dual linear AF motors ensure reliable, smooth performance for video work. This is the ideal lens for vloggers and travel photographers who need a compact, fast ultra-wide prime with dependable autofocus.
Focal length 11mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 181 g
af type Dual Linear AF Motors
lens type prime
69 Overall Score
Price €755
Snapshot
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 11 |
| Focal Length Max | 11 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Dual Linear AF Motors |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 120 |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony E SEL11F18 11mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 11mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 181 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Dual Linear AF Motors | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E SEL11F18 11mm | 53.8 | 29.6 | 94.8 | 53.4 | 80.6 | 42 | 80.5 | 33.3 | 92.7 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 63.6 | 89.3 | 85.3 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 90.7 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.4 | 75.9 | 67.9 | 63.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 44.6 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.8 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
Price
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