Sony E 11mm F1.8 APS-C Ultra-Wide-Angle Prime Lens

About: Sony E 11mm F1.8 APS-C Ultra-Wide-Angle Prime Lens

An ideal 11mm F1.8 APS-C prime for stills and movies - With an 11mm (35mm full-frame equivalent: 16.5mm) focal length for dynamic ultra-wide images and a large F1.8 max. aperture for deep bokeh, this lens weighs just 6.4 oz. (181 g). It is a perfect match for compact APS-C cameras, letting you capture stunning stills and movies anywhere. It also features two linear motors for fast, precise AF that supports both stills and movies.

Features

• Ultra-wide-angle 11mm APS-C prime for stills and movies
• Large F1.8 maximum aperture for deep, naturally rendered bokeh
• High resolution throughout an ultra-wide field of view
• Compact and lightweight for extraordinary shooting freedom
• Advanced autofocus maximizes the camera’s speed potential
• A versatile tool for movie shooters
• Advanced design reduces focus breathing angle of view shifts
• Consistent balance and center of gravity for easy handling
• Natural, repeatable linear manual focus response
• Dust and moisture resistant design for robust reliability5
• Aspherical and ED glass elements suppress chromatic aberrations
• Customizable focus hold button
• Instant auto/manual focus selection via AF/MF switch
• Compatible with 55 mm threaded filters on an ultra-wide-angle lens
• Petal-shaped, bayonet mount lens hood supplied

Deep, expressive bokeh

A large F1.8 max. aperture delivers expressive bokeh in deep, impressive images. 0.4ft (0.12 m ) minimum focus and 0.2x maximum magnification let you get close to the subject while producing beautifully defocused backgrounds. Precisely controlled spherical aberration and a seven-blade circular aperture contribute significantly to this lens’ sensational bokeh.

Dynamic 11 mm vistas

This versatile lens’s ultra-wide 11 mm angle of view is a great choice for landscapes, architecture, interiors, and even vlogging. It offers unique visual perspectives for a wide range of subjects and situations.

Compact, lightweight freedom

This compact, lightweight lens is a perfect match for APS-C camera bodies, providing easy handling that is great for long handheld or grip-mounted shooting sessions. Spherical and aspherical elements combine to achieve stunning optical performance in a lens that is only 66 x 57.5 mm (2-5/8 x 2-3/8 in.) and weighs only 181 g (6.4 oz.) 

Advanced AF maximizes body speed potential

Two linear motors give this large-aperture lens impressively fast, precise auto focus and tracking performance for both stills and movies. AF and tracking are so responsive that the full speed potential of the body used can be fully realized so that even fast or erratically moving subjects can be reliably captured.

Excellent ultra-wide resolution

Innovative optics deliver high resolution right out to the image edges. Optimal placement of three aspherical elements ideally corrects field curvature for excellent resolution throughout the image area. Three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements effectively suppress chromatic aberration and colour fringing for superb image quality.

Refined movies with minimal breathing

State-of-the-art lens technology packed into this remarkable large-aperture ultra-wide lens reduces unwanted focus breathing and angle of view shifts when focusing to facilitate high-quality movie recording and smooth, refined expression.

Natural, linear manual focus response

For a professional manual focusing feel and response, Linear Response MF ensures that the focus ring responds directly and linearly to subtle manual control. Focus ring rotation translates directly to a corresponding change in focus, so control feels immediate and precise when shooting stills and movies.

A versatile tool for movie shooters

An 11 mm field of view and large F1.8 aperture make it easy to shoot subjects against sweeping backgrounds with beautiful bokeh. That also makes this lens ideal for vlogging. Unlike many large-aperture ultra-wide designs, this unique design allows the use of front filters for extra creative flexibility in a wide range of shooting situations.

Consistent balance for easy handling

Thanks to a refined internal focus mechanism, the lens’ length remains constant while focusing for ideal balance and handling. You can move in close to the subject, right down to the lens’ minimum focusing distance, and shoot movies or stills without being restricted by changing lens length.

Easy manual/auto focus switching

The manual/auto focus mode switch enables instant switching between manual and auto focus modes, allowing instant response to changing shooting situations and focusing needs.

Customisable focus hold button

A customizable focus hold button is provided for easy access and convenient control. An alternative function can be assigned to the focus hold button from the body menus. You could assign the focus hold button to the focus magnifier function, for example, providing on-the-fly access to focus magnification while shooting.

Dust and moisture resistant design

A dust- and moisture-resistant design provides extra reliability for outdoor use in challenging conditions.

Specifications

• Mount -  Sony E-mount
• Format -  APS-C
• Focal Length (mm) -  11
• 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) -  16.5
• Lens Groups / Elements -  11-12
• Angle of View (APS-C) -  104°2
• Maximum aperture (F) -  1.8
• Minimum Aperture (F) -  16
• Aperture Blades -  7
• Circular Aperture -  Yes
• Minimum Focus Distance -  0.5 ft (AF), 0.4 ft (MF) (0.15 m (AF), 0.12 m (MF))
• Maximum Magnification ratio (x) -  0.13 (AF), 0.20 (MF)
• Filter Diameter (mm) -  55
• Image stabilization (SteadyShot) -  - (body-integrated)
• Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) -  -
• Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) -  -
• Hood Type -  Petal shape, bayonet type
• Dimensions (D x L) -  2.60 x 2.26 in (66 x 57.5 mm)
• Weight -  6.4 oz (181 g)

What's In The Box

• Lens hood: ALC-SH170
• Lens front cap: ALC-F55S
• Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM