
Sony E Autofocus
Sony E 11mm F1.8
- Focal length
- 11 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 181 g
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 12 cm
- Length
- 57.5 mm
At a Glance
On APS-C bodies with E-mount, the 11 mm gives the field of view of a 17 mm lens in full-frame terms. The f/1.8 aperture gathers plenty of light, and at 181 g the lens is compact. It focuses down to 12 cm. Landscapes, architecture, interiors and night sky shots are natural subjects.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
- Night sky
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 11 mm
- Max. focal length
- 11 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 181 g (0.4 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 12 cm (4.72 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 57.5 mm (2.26 in)
- Diameter
- 66 mm (2.6 in)
- Released
- June 2022
Manufacturer data: sony.com, sony.co.uk
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Sony E 11mm F1.8 fit?
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 17 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Sony E 11mm F1.8 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Sony E 11mm F1.8 | Yongnuo YN 11mm F1.8 DA DSM WL | Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary | Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 11 mm | 11 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 181 g | 260 g | 225 g | 260 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm | 58 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 12 cm | 15 cm | 17.2 cm | 18 cm |
| Length | 57.5 mm | 69 mm | 69.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Sony E 11mm F1.8: FAQ
Does the Sony E 11mm F1.8 have autofocus?
Yes, the Sony E 11mm F1.8 has autofocus.
Does the Sony E 11mm F1.8 have image stabilization?
No, the Sony E 11mm F1.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Sony E 11mm F1.8 weigh?
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 weighs 181 g. It is 57.5 mm long with a diameter of 66 mm.
What filter size does the Sony E 11mm F1.8 use?
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 takes 55 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Sony E 11mm F1.8 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Sony E 11mm F1.8 is 12 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Sony E 11mm F1.8 a full-frame lens?
No, the Sony E 11mm F1.8 is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 17 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Yongnuo YN 11mm F1.8 DA DSM WL
11mm · f/1.8
Sigma 12mm F1.4 DC Contemporary
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Zeiss Touit 2.8/12
12mm · f/2.8
7Artisans AF 10mm F2.8
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Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS
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Pergear 12mm F2 II
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Brightin Star MF 12mm F2.0 III APS-C
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Viltrox AF 13mm F1.4
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