Sony E 11mm f/1.8 vs Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR APS-C
What Buyers Say
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, ultra-wide angle, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for vlogging, landscapes, and night sky photography. Users highlight its compact, lightweight design and fast, quiet autofocus, though a few mention the lack of image stabilization and one open-box purchase arrived missing parts. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C shooters, with minor concerns about build accessories and price.
Pros
- Ultra-wide angle
- Sharp images
- Excellent low-light performance
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Missing accessories in open-box
- Plastic build feels light
- Price considered high by some
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR APS-C
The Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR Zoom Lens is praised for its weather resistance, versatility, and good image quality, especially for daytime photography and low-light indoor use. Users appreciate its durability and value as a general-purpose kit lens, though some note it is optically just a kit lens with limitations in sharpness and speed. Delivery delays were mentioned but attributed to postal services, not the product itself.
Pros
- Weather resistant design
- Versatile for portrait and landscape
- Good image quality for kit lens
- Clear macro and wide-angle shots
- Vivid colors
Cons
- Optically just a kit lens
- Limited sharpness compared to better lenses
- Slower aperture (f/3.5-5.6)
- Delivery delays (postal service)
Scores
Specifications
| Sony E 11mm f/1.8 | Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 11 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Multi-coating | SP (Super Protect) coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | f/22-38 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Pentax K |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Linear AF Motors | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 120 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x | 1:2.94★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average reach (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR APS-C
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average optical (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (22nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (26th percentile)
- Below average video (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
