Sony E 11mm f1.8 Lens

As the widest lens in the Sony APS-C range, the 11 mm Prime is the perfect lens for content creation. The constant f1.8 aperture maintains a beneficial brightness that is invaluable for vloggers moving from one scene to the next. And, by combining a circular 7-blade aperture with a smooth, fast and continuous autofocus performance, this Sony E-Mount lens delivers some truly stunning highlights.

Sony E 11 mm F1.8 APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens Key Features:

• Ideal for vlogging, content creation, and photography
• 11mm focal length (16.5mm 35mm equivalent)
• Premium construction with 12 elements in 11 groups
• 3 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion), and 3 aspherical elements
• High corner-to-corner resolution for incredibly sharp images
• 7-blade diaphragm provides naturally circular bokeh
• Wide and bright constant F1.8 aperture for perfect closeups
• 2 Linear Motors deliver fast and precise autofocusing
• Manual controls include focus hold button and AF/MF switch
• Dust and moisture resistant design increases durability

Expanded Sony E 11 mm F1.8 APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens Key Features:

Premium Optical Design

The Sony E 11 mm F1.8 APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens boasts a premium optical design with 12 elements in 11 groups. This includes 3 Extra-Low dispersion elements and 3 aspherical elements designed for outstanding resolution. In actively tackling colour fringing and chromatic aberrations, the 3 Extra-Low Dispersion elements help users achieve corner-to-corner sharpness and greater colour accuracy, whilst the 3 aspherical elements work in tandem to reduce field curvature and spherical distortions.

Highlight Your Subject

Equipped with a 7-blade aperture diaphragm and a constant f1.8 aperture, this Sony 11mm lens creates beautifully circular background bokeh with a defocussing effect that highlights your subject. Whilst this is the perfect combination for portraiture with a shallow depth of field, these features also afford incredibly professional-looking selfies for social media influencers, content creators and vloggers alike. And, with 2 Linear Motors delivering fast and accurate focusing, users won't have to worry about missing an all-important shot.

Built for The Future

To ensure this 11 mm lens is in for the long haul, Sony has included several forms of proofing. Whether you’re documenting your trip to an e-sports pro league event or vlogging your holiday abroad, the Sony E 11mm Lens uses a dust and moisture resistant design to keep your gear safe. Fumbling around is also a thing of the past with included versatile controls for easier use both indoors and outdoors. And, as a genuine Sony lens, you can be sure to take full advantage of all your next Sony camera’s features.

Our Review

Why we love the Sony E 11mm f1.8 Lens:

• Its super-wide angle of view is great for a whole host of different types of shots - it's Sony's widest lens for APS-C to date (2022)!
• The maximum f1.8 aperture helps you create a sense of depth while shooting, while also making it a great lens for low light shooting - it’d be great for astrophotography.
• Take that wide max aperture even further when you use it in conjunction with the 12cm minimum focusing distance. It allows you to play with interesting perspectives.

Use this lens for:

• The angle of view makes this lens ideal for vlogging - there’s loads of space in the frame for you to effectively compose your shot as well as have ample background to play with.
• Lightweight, compact and perfectly matches Sony’s APS-C mirrorless cameras. It would be a great option for those who need to keep their kit bags light, like a travel photographer or filmmaker.

Look and feel:

• It's super-lightweight and compact. It only weighs 181g and measures just 57.5mm in length which means that this lens is perfect for vlogging and travel photographers alike.
• Unlike some other super-compact and light lenses out there, this maintains the high-quality look and feel that we expect from Sony.

Is it better?

• There aren’t any other native Sony E lenses for APS-C with this focal range, so we can only compare what is available. Out of what there is, this lens is lighter, more compact and offers a brighter max. aperture of f1.8 so performs well in in low light.
• To save on weight, Sony hasn’t included optical image stabilisation. Depending on your use, this could be somewhat of an issue - but the fact that it’s such a wide angle of view, you may get away with it if you have a steady hand! Plus, if you use it on a newer model, then Sony’s in-body digital stabilisation should sort you out.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Sony E 11 mm F1.8 APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens
• 1 x Lens Hood (ALC-SH170)
• 1 x Front Lens Cap (ALC-F55S)
• 1 x Lens Rear Cap (ALC-R1EM)

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FAQs:

How much does this lens weigh?

The Sony E 11 mm F1.8 APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens benefits from a lightweight and compact design, weighing only 181g and measuring just 57.5mm in length. This small design affords going handheld and is suited to vloggers and content creators that need easy storage and portability.

What cameras are compatible with this lens?

This Sony E 11 mm F1.8 APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens is designed for APS-C cameras and has an E mount compatible with Sony’s mirrorless range. This includes the Sony A6000 series, the Sony A9 series, and Sony’s high-end A1 series.

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

The Sony E 11 mm F1.8 APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens does not feature image stabilisation. However, as this lens was designed with content creators in mind, Sony has included an active mode that auto-levels the frame when users are walking.