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Sony E 11mm F1.8

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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

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Compare with other lenses

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

Sony E 11mm F1.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony E 11mm F1.8Yongnuo YN 11mm F1.8 DA DSM WLSigma 12mm F1.4 DC ContemporaryZeiss Touit 2.8/12
Focal length11 mm11 mm12 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.4f/2.8
Weight181 g260 g225 g260 g
Filter diameter55 mm58 mm62 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance12 cm15 cm17.2 cm18 cm
Length57.5 mm69 mm69.4 mm68 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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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.

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