Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Ultra-wide-angle prime lens for APS-C sensor Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras

Name: Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8
Brand: Sony
SKU: 158E11MM
Price: 698.0 USD
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Item # 158E11MM

This lens can help you capture fantastic images with artful out-of-focus elements.

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From Sony: SEL11F18 Lens

Left side view showing AF/MF switch and customizable focus hold button

Right side view

Shown with included petal-shaped, bayonet-mount hood

Useful for vloggers (camera and grip sold separately)

Large maximum aperture for shallow depth of field

Capture architecture in context

Close-ups with beautiful out-of-focus elements

Dual linear motors for fast, quiet, and precise auto focus

Shown on a Sony a6100 (sold separately)

Included petal-shaped, bayonet-mount hood

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Only at Crutchfield

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Left side view showing AF/MF switch and customizable focus hold button

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Right side view

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Shown with included petal-shaped, bayonet-mount hood

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Useful for vloggers (camera and grip sold separately)

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Large maximum aperture for shallow depth of field

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Capture architecture in context

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Close-ups with beautiful out-of-focus elements

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Dual linear motors for fast, quiet, and precise auto focus

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Shown on a Sony a6100 (sold separately)

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 Included petal-shaped, bayonet-mount hood

This lens can help you capture fantastic images with artful out-of-focus elements.

Item # 158E11MM

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Light and compact ultra-wide-angle lens

The Sony SEL11F18's f/1.8 maximum aperture offers a shallow depth of field for beautifully out-of-focus elements.

This prime lens offers ultra-wide-angle perspectives with your Sony APS-C sensor mirrorless camera. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.8 means it captures fantastic images in low light.

Capture beautiful close-ups and vistas

This lens uses extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and has three aspherical elements, with multi-coating on the glass that helps reduce ghosting and flare.

That means that whether you're focusing on the sunrise over a frozen lake or the pistils of an obscure daylily, you'll get crisp, clear images with beautiful out-of-focus gradations and bokeh.

And whether you're shooting movies or stills, this lens's two linear motors deliver fast, quiet, and accurate auto focus and tracking.

Weather-resistant and user-friendly

This dust- and moisture-resistant lens lets you keep shooting even when the weather takes a turn for the worse. You can easily toggle between auto or manual focus on the fly with the AF/MF switch on the lens barrel.

You can also customize the function of the lens-barrel focus hold button, so you can quickly get back to your most-used settings.

Product highlights:

ultra-wide-angle prime lens for Sony E-mount APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras
effective focal length: 16.5mm
ideal for photographing or capturing video of landscapes, real estate, weddings, and more

Shooting features:

f/1.8 maximum aperture for excellent low-light performance and a shallow depth of field
dual linear motors for fast, precise autofocus and tracking
- quiet autofocus for shooting video
customizable focus hold button on lens barrel lets you easily hold focus on your subject
- button can be assigned to perform other focus functions in your camera's menu system

Design and construction:

dust- and moisture-resistant design for shooting in adverse environments
7-blade circular aperture for natural rendering of out-of-focus background elements
includes petal-shaped bayonet-mount lens hood and front and rear lens caps
lens construction: 12 elements in 11 groups
- 3 aspherical elements
- 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements
- multi-coating helps reduce flare and ghosting
minimum focus distance: 4.8 inches (manual focus), 6 inches (auto focus)
filter/attachment size: 55mm

Dimensions and warranty:

lens is 2-5/8" in diameter and 2-3/8" long
weight: 6.4 oz.
warranty: 1 year
MFR # SEL11F18
Item # 158E11MM

What's in the box:

Sony SEL11F18 11mm f/1.8 owner's manual

E 11mm F1.8 lens (SEL11F18)
ALC-F55S Front lens cap (installed)
ALC-R1EM Rear lens cap (installed)
ALC-SH170 Lens hood
Operating Instructions
Warranty sheet

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Features

Overview: The Sony E 11mm f/1.8 (SEL11F18) is an ultra-wide angle prime lens for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras. With a minimum focusing distance of just 6" (4.8" with manual focus), you can capture great closeups and self portraits. The lens comes with front and rear lens caps, and a petal-shaped lens hood.

Compatibility: The SEL11F18 has a Sony E-mount, and is compatible with α-series mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras. It is designed for cameras with an APS-C image sensor and provides a 35mm full frame equivalent focal length of 16.5mm.

Lens Construction: This Sony lens design features 12 lens elements in 11 groups, including three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements, and 3 aspherical lens elements. The lens also features a Multi-Coating to eliminate flare and ghosting. The SEL11F18 features two Linear Motors for fast, accurate auto focusing. With minimal motor vibration, the lens is ideal for shooting movies.

Controls: The E 11mm f/1.8 lens has the following on-board controls:

Focus Hold: When in Auto Focus mode, the Focus Hold switch cancels AF and fixes the focus at the current distance. To restart Auto Focusing, you'll need to release the Focus Hold button and press the shutter button halfway. (Focus Hold does not function with some camera models.)
Focus Mode Switch: The Focus Mode switch lets you switch from Auto Focusing (AF) to Manual Focusing (MF), or from MF to AF. For AF photography, both the camera and the lens must be set to AF. For MF photography, either the camera or the lens should be set to MF. To focus manually, rotate the focus ring. Linear Response MF ensures a direct and linear response when rotating the focus ring.
Aperture Ring: The aperture ring can be rotated to adjust the amount of light entering the lens. The f-stop range is f/1.8 to f/16, plus Auto.

Filter Diameter: The lens has a 55mm diameter thread for installing screw-type lens filters.

Lens Hood: The SEL11F18 comes with the petal-shaped ALC-SH170 lens hood to protect the lens, reduce lens flare, and ensure maximum image quality. The hood attaches to the lens with a bayonet-type fit. When not in use, the lens hood can be reverse-mounted on the lens for storage. When mounted, the lens hood adds approximately 1" to the overall length of the lens.

Specifications:

Focal Length: 11mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 16.5mm
Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Aperture Design: 7-blade circular
Angle of View: 104° (APS-C)
Minimum Focus Distance: 6" (Auto Focus), 4.8" (Manual Focus)
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.13x (Auto Focus), 0.20x (Manual Focus)
Filter Diameter: 55mm
Dimensions: Diameter 2.625", Length 2.375" (2.917" with lens caps)
Weight: 6.4 ounces

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