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Rent NowThe Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is a compact and lightweight ultra-wide-angle prime lens designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Offering a 16.5mm equivalent focal length, this lens provides an expansive field of view that makes it well-suited for landscapes, architecture, interiors, travel photography, and vlogging. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and portable construction make it a versatile option for both photographers and videographers.
The ultra-wide 11mm focal length allows users to capture expansive scenes while maintaining a compact shooting setup. Its f/1.8 maximum aperture provides excellent flexibility in low-light conditions and allows for greater control over depth of field. This combination is particularly beneficial for indoor photography, nighttime scenes, and creative compositions where subject separation is desired.
The optical design incorporates advanced elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and distortion while maintaining sharpness and clarity throughout the frame. A rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, natural-looking background blur, making the lens suitable for creative close-up compositions as well as traditional wide-angle photography.
Equipped with two linear autofocus motors, the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 delivers fast, precise, and quiet focusing performance for both still photography and video recording. Its internal focusing design maintains a consistent lens length during operation, while Linear Response manual focusing provides intuitive control for precise adjustments. A dedicated AF/MF switch allows users to quickly change focusing modes, and a customizable focus hold button provides convenient access to frequently used camera functions.
The lens also features Sony’s Smooth Motion Optics technology, which helps minimize focus breathing during video recording. This allows for more consistent framing when shifting focus between subjects. Compatibility with the Breathing Compensation function on select Sony Alpha cameras provides additional flexibility for video production.
For close-up photography, the lens offers a minimum focusing distance of approximately 4.7 inches when using manual focus, with a maximum magnification of 0.2x. When using autofocus, the minimum focusing distance is approximately 5.9 inches. These capabilities allow photographers to capture nearby subjects while maintaining an expansive background perspective.
Weighing approximately 6.4 ounces and measuring just 2.3 inches in length, the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is designed for portability and comfortable handheld operation. Its dust- and moisture-resistant construction provides additional reliability when working outdoors or in changing environmental conditions.
Combining an ultra-wide field of view, bright maximum aperture, responsive autofocus, and a compact design, the Sony E 11mm f/1.8 is an excellent choice for photographers and content creators seeking a versatile wide-angle lens for the Sony APS-C mirrorless system.
– Included Accessories:
Includes front and rear lens caps. Lens hood is NOT included.
