Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Announced June 1, 2022
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is a compact, ultra-wide prime lens that delivers sharp results and fast, silent autofocus for APS-C mirrorless cameras. While it relies heavily on software-based distortion correction, its lightweight build and weather-sealed design make it a versatile tool for vloggers and landscape photographers.
Weighted from 22 reviewer scores
Pros
- Extremely compact, lightweight, and portable build
- Fast, quiet, and reliable dual linear autofocus
- Excellent central sharpness and image quality
- Weather-sealed construction with a customizable function button
- Minimal focus breathing and close-focusing capabilities
Cons
- Heavy reliance on software for distortion and vignetting correction
- Lacks optical image stabilization
- Plasticky build quality and feel
- Missing physical aperture control ring
- Softer edge sharpness compared to the center
- Launch price $550 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 11mm f/1.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E APS-C
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 12 cm (0.2x)
- Filter thread 55mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 181g (6.4 oz) · 66 x 57.5 mm (2.60 x 2.26 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 22 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Sony E 11mm f1.8 is an exciting new addition to the company’s lineup of APSC lenses, delivering ultra-wide coverage with a bright aperture in a compact and light barrel at a reasonably affordable price.
- OpticalLimits 7/10
Third-party options aren't really any cheaper, and the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is the obvious choice if you are in the market for an APS-C ultra-wide prime lens.
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The list of strengths is long, from the quality of the build (including weather sealing), video focused features, excellent autofocus, and a truly excellent image quality performance.
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There's nothing not to like about this little monster, and its price is quite reasonable, so there's nothing left to say really except highly recommended.
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I don't doubt that the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 will find many happy users very soon.
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This is a gorgeous little lens, light, compact, easy to handle and giving sharp, lively results for both stills and videography alike.
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The E 11mm F1.8 is a very welcome ultra-wide-angle addition to the rather neglected Sony APS-C sensor mirrorless camera system.
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Designed for Sony’s APS-C format E-mount mirrorless cameras, this ultra-wide-angle prime lens feels a perfect fit, thanks to its compact and lightweight build.
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The Sony E 11mm F1.8 should appeal to landscape specialists and vloggers who want a wide lens that delivers characterful bokeh highlights.
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I love having a super wide-angle prime lens, especially with like a crop sensor camera like the a6600 or even if you shoot video on like the Sony a7 IV, this could be a solid option, especially if you're a video shooter.
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This lens has wholly revitalized the APS-C lineup. This is the lens that crop sensor astro shooters have been waiting for.
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This is a fast, sharp, reasonably priced and compact gem of an ultrawide APS-C lens for Sony's APS-C cameras.
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I think this lens is really solid for the price point. It's a good build quality, you get good image performance, with the option to add that wireless focus and aperture control is really cool.
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I can't stress enough, this is my favorite Sony lens right now.
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Okay, all in all, my conclusion is fantastic lens. It doesn't take up a lot of space, you can have it in your like camera bag, easy, lightweight, and ultra wide angle, and it's good.
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This is a crazy good lens in almost every way.
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For 500 bucks you get a very light wide angle lens that takes enormously sharp photos and makes a perfect companion for travel and video blogging.
- Wes Perry 9/10
I'm impressed with the image quality that you get out of this for the price.
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If you like shooting ultrawide photos with an ultra light and ultra small footprint, the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is a great addition to your bag.
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So yeah, I can highly recommend this lens if you are into video production, but if you are into vlogging also, the cameras with Sony cameras are great, have got great eye AF and face AF in video.
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So here's the kind of the total: the lens costs $548, and to my way of thinking, I think it's about the best deal there is because you get not just super wide for very little money, but you get super fast as well, and you get a fast AF motor. You just get everything.
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As for conclusion, if you are looking for a wide angle lens that you can bring in your next travel, look no more. You might probably just found the best lens for it.
