Sony E 11mm f/1.8 lens review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Price: £500 / US$550. Sony have been BUSY getting some new APS-C lenses out there! Here's the first one that I've had a chance to test - the others are coming.
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Glad that Sony remembered they still have some APS-C cameras. This APS-C lens refresh was much needed! These new lenses should do well on the A7IV for 4K60 (crop mode) and all the APS-C Sony cameras. I'm glad the lens is quite sharp across the frame. Waiting forward for the upcoming reviews for the 15mm F1.4 and the 10-20 PZ Sony announced today :) Thanks Chris!
I am a Canon ef-m user and I am so jealous
@@samsonfan9879 me too,. but canon will announced more lenses,.
also i guess they release it because of sony a7iv have crop at 60p
i mean, how can they forget? they just released zv-e10 and probably there will be the next gen in the coming future.
next is 16-50mm f2.8 for apsc!
I agree, this lens transforms the ZV-E10 from a meh camera into a vlogging stalwart. Love the price too!
great review, your video gives me great confidence choosing APS-C over full frame and this lens is definitely on my list now
Nice lens for my brother in law that uses the A6500 and shoots mostly buildings and architecture.
Wow Kudos to Sony UK they finally managed to find the way to your door to lend you their lenses! Lol. Great review and honestly this lens has surprised me considering it's price. I'm about to cry looking at my old manual Samyang 12mm with it's special halo flare effect!
Some people may say it's overpriced against Samyang 12mm f2 (auto). They are about 200 USD difference. I would say the Sony it's well price since it's wider, a bit more brighter and more importantly much more Sonyer.
the worst thing u can say about a lens: "much more Sonyer" ;)
@@etibkel I kinda like it. More Sonyer! How about Ultra Maga Sonyer?
@@bondgabebond4907 ;)
I found this channel reviewed Samyang 12mm f/2 a year ago. Compared with that, the low-light performance of this lens looks impressive, so I feel it's worth the price!
I returned the Samyang 12mm to get this Sony lens. It's much sharper in the corners and has significantly better autofocus.
Now, Sony, gives us new APS-C bodies with at least one of them being compact like the X-T30
ZV-E10?
@@andreasbuder4417 It doesn't even have a freaking viewfinder, nor joystick or dual dials.
Somehow it seems that Sony's E mount got and still gets more (good) lenses than the EF-M mount.
I really wish that some of the E-mount only lenses were released for my Canon camera with RF mount.
Awesome video and love the channel. Nice that you visited castle Coch 🏴🏴 which is doorstep away from my house. Keep it up!
One of the best reviews I have seen :) thx so much
Awesome review, like always! Quite a sharp small lens
Thanks for the great review, loved your comments on the astro abilities!
This and a new A7000 with a better IBIS would be my dream camera.
The only thing I then wish for is a longer reach tele photo lens, or a new slightly sharper and brighter 70-350 that accepts teleconverters.
I want to shoot it all, underwater, astro, wildlife while on long hikes. The Olympus is my current leading camera candidate, although I don't like the weight of their 'pro' lenses.
After corrections how do you think the image compares to the Venus Laowa 10mm f/4 Cookie (when shot at f4)?
Christopher, just curious but on a full-frame a7Cii in full frame mode, what would be to equivalent focal length if you cropped the dark corners out? Is it wider than the 16.5mm in APSC mode?
Nice video and a very interesting lens for my a6400. Been missing an option like this on the wide end.
And also a fun idea for an image with the close up of the gospel of John if I saw it correctly and my Greek is still well enough😊👍
How is it doing with video in the A6400? Thanks for sharing
@@hans6304 haven't bought it yet, so can't share any experiences so far. Sorry
the best lens of the trio
Would this be a better value than the samyang 12mm af?
Great video! Although, I wonder a thing. I am in between this one and Laowa 9mm Zero-D. Both has ups and downs, mainly auto focus and manual focus. But I'd like to hear your opinions on both for photography and videography.
… still waiting for the review of the new Sony 15/1.4 G lens. 😏
That looks awesome....I'm going to buy one!!
Nice Video my friend, Which is the best for Low light Real Estate video shoots Sony 11mm f1.8 or Viltrox 13mm f1.4 with Sony ZV-E10?
This little Sony will look fantastic on my a6600.
Hi Christopher,
Some people show in internet that you can use it directly on full frame camera to record vidéo in K4 24p with the crop of active stabilisation.
at 0:30, you showed the image in full frame mode, so if you shoot square image (1:1 ratio) it looks very nice.
Can you tell us if you crop to have a correct 3:2 ratio, what's the focal length equivalent ? (12mm 13mm 14mm or more ?)
my real question is, is it wider than FE14GM F1.8 ?
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Nice video! Wonder how is this comparing to sigma 16mm f1.4?
Oh, 11mm from Sony? That's interesting I haven't heard about this one yet :D But looks cool, I'd love to try it out.
Thanks for the review mate as always, on point!
I do not like that the modern Lenses are so dependant on software correction, I hope for more premium Lenses that do not need software correction !
Nice one Sony, but where APS-C camera refresh?
Also where the drop on price on existing?
I took the risk of buying a third party (Sigma) tele (150-600) knowingly I won't get teleconverters, but who needs teleconverters when I could re-use all my lenses on an APS-C?
Except Sony APS-C bodies are very expensive, and old. Common guys, sigma and samyang already put there a ton of good APS-C lenses, it's easy money.
If they included OSS in this lens it would be a monster for vloggers
IBIS takes care of most of the issues though. OSS would have added to the weight.
I wonder if this is better than the 15mm? Kinda confused if I should get the 11 or 15mm?Anyone?
Brill review! Thanks!
thanks
I'm not sure this is worth the increased price over the Samyang 12mm f/2 AF.
Sharper, brighter, wider, better autofocus... I think that's worth the price increase.
I'll buy it for my full frame, and shoot 1:1 ratio.
Obrigado por compartilhar 👏🏼👏🏼
Does it make sense to buy this lens for a full-frame body like Sony A7 IV? It feels more attractive than Sony GM 14mm f/1.8. I'll get a wider field of view, but will I regret my choice due to other characteristics? Sony GM 14mm seems better, but I have a lot temptation to get a 11mm lens even while I have to reduce the resolution.
How exactly would you get a wider field of view? This lens only works on APS-C, meaning an equivalent of a full frame 16.5mm lens. The Sony 14mm f/1.8 is optically superior in every way while also being a wider field of view when used on a full frame camera.
@@TechnoBabble I would assume it will work in APS-C mode. I'll have ~14MP image versus 33MP in full-frame mode, but a wider field of view because 11mm is wider than 14mm.
@@tshev 11mm on full frame is indeed wider than 14mm when on the same sensor size. But you're talking about 11mm on APS-C/with an APS-C crop compared to 14mm on full frame. Using Sony's 11mm APS-C lens you will not get a wider field of view than the 14mm full frame lens.
@@TechnoBabble By bad. I haven't done the to the angle of view before asking the questions. It's 16.5mm is not that bad, but definitely not as wide.
I still consider buying Sigma 16mm F1.4 instead because of the price! Thanks for your video! 🙏🏻
The a7riv looks like a pocket digital camera in your hands 😂
So many reviews today
I don't understand why they allow so much distortion i mean that also affect image quality as you kinda just atreching pixels
i mean its a cheap lens
Because it allows for better overall image quality. You can fix distortion, even pretty bad distortion like on this lens, without a massive loss in image quality. But you can't fix a lens being soft or having bad autofocus. Sony played their cards right here, the lens is sharp, fast, has good autofocus, low field curvature, and low CA, and inexpensive compared to full frame or even Sony's own APS-C ultrawide zooms.
Too overpriced. The Samyang 12mm F2 AF is almost at half the price.
You get what you pay for.
And this lens is wider, brighter, sharper, and has better autofocus... I think that's worth the higher price and will be picking one up when it releases.
It's starting to feel like a joke at this point with the distortion on some lenses. I get it. They're affordable compared to other options. And some people actually like shooting in RAW with more affordable gear. Sony APS-C cameras are comically small as is. Letting the camera or editing software handle the distortion to make the lens smaller is just plain lazy in my book. It makes it feel like they just want someone to see what happens when they decide to shoot RAW and almost force them to upgrade, or they're banking on people buying this to never shoot in RAW.
I hope the other new lenses aren't like this.
As long there are profiles that can correct the RAW files, I’ll always prefer smaller and lighter lenses.
@@saifaldin_ I get the appeal, but I'd rather not lose the corner quality if possible. Granted, it's not much, but I care too much about little things sometimes.
@@RealRaynedance I was talking in general. For this particular lens, with the corners still soft even after correction and stopping down the aperture, it’s not something i would buy myself. I’d rather use a wide angle zoom and get similar quality.
@@saifaldin_ Fair. Wasn't sure if you meant this one in particular. **Rather I thought you meant this one and others.
You know the photography market is dead when every lens review is basically just a focus breathing test. Something which doesn't matter to 99% of people purchasing these lenses.
What? The focus breathing test in this video is like 10 seconds.
Would this lens suit videography?
55mm filter thread Chris, not 58mm like you mention at 3:05. Keep up the good work!
Very excited about this and the other two new UWA APS-C lenses - for stills, not video.
As a non-pro, I feel no need for FF, its weight and cost, and I appreciate the compact size of Sony APS for travel. This lens will be great for landscape and no-flash interiors. A comparo with the Samyang 12mm 2.0?
This is why I left Nikon, they didn't develop smaller APS equipment, and they never bothered with an UWA like this. (Of course, I don't like Sony's UI as much as Nikon's, sadly.)
Waiting for a comparison between this one and Samyang 12 f/2.
Wow! Would love to see Fuji make a move toward a lens like this.
Have you never tried on a FullFrame body? This lens would be the cheapest alternative for Sony wide angle lenses. But if works so well on aps-c body, than it may works better on FF body.
Sony and Chris, spoiling us today
Nice review thanks, Can you use this little lens on a full frame camera like the A7R4 in APS mode? Would that effectively give you a 16mm full frame equivalent?
You know what makes me warm and fuzzy from the inside? A review from Christopher Frost!
I never thought about getting these until I got the A7iv and the idea of using these on a gimbal. The color on these look great. Is Sony on Vivid mode? This lens looks pretty and well done
I thought this had a 55 mm threading. You stated 58
Nice shot of John 1 :)
2 videos in one day. I feel blessed
methinks sony is planning a response to the r7 and r10
what's that special about those?
@@ruslanr.6171 The hype.
Or to the Fuji X-H2S.
@@ruslanr.6171 As an a6600 owner, I'd love to have dual UHS-II slots vs. the A6600's single UHS- I slot for wildlife and air shows.
@@ruslanr.6171 Better autofocus, faster shooting, better video features/less rolling shutter, dual card slots, and a noticeably higher resolution on the R7.
Do you think the Sony 11mm f1.8 or the viltrox 13mm f1.4 is better for astro (northern lights), video and landscapes? Apparently the 13mm has a lot of vignetting until f2 but it can be corrected
I could use clear image zoom with the 11mm to get closer. I already have the tamron 17-70 and a tele
Im not sure if I'd go for the 13mm Viltrox because of the barrel distortion on this Sony lens. I do get interior work and it needs to be shot RAW.
Wow ... my last purchase of Samyang 12mm F2 is not so good now ;).
Would like to see this one for canon rf…. Good review as usual
Compare to Samyang AF12mm f2.0 please, thank you
My A6000 could have benefited this lens when I first bought it. Now it is in my closet...
Greetings Christopher. How would this Sony 11mm APS-C lens compare to the Sony 14mm GM lens? I’m using a Sony a7rii and enjoy Milky Way photography, but that 14mm lens is quite pricey. Should I rather continue to save up for the 14mm, or would the 11mm be a great substitute? Currently I’m using a Samyang 14mm MF 2.8 lens.
Nice job again, love you share what you know.
How is this lens compared to the Canon RF 16mm? They seems to have a somehow comparable focal length and aperture, considering one is full frame and the other one APS-C.
500 quid, no way, no matter how good it is.
Wish fuji had a lens like this. The new 8mm F3.5 seems like a wasted opportunity. Sure 8mm is wider but 11m is already plenty wide but f/1.8 is so much better than f/3.5 for astro.
YAY we finally see you again :P
Awesome video yet again.
Hey, what variable nd filter to use with this lens? 55mm or some 82mm with some step-up ring's?
Sony native apsc lenses' bokeh is kinda whacky for me. It's like nervous but not nervous at the same time
It seems that you have visited Bran Castle. Welcome! 😊
Would a nd filter be a good purchase for this lens?
Nice review. I love seeing the koine Greek 😛
Ого не знал о таком объективе, спасибо за обзор
Would be a great lens underwater
Love from India sir 🙏🇮🇳
Do you think Sony have a new APS-C camera set to come out soon? Or at least in the works with the release of these new lenses?
I think they might release a new camera since a lot of the 6xxx models production got stopped due to the chip shortage. a new 7xxx model would allow production of a single unit with all the latest and greatest features of their sensors/software.
My TOP 3 for a6600
Sony 11/1.8
Sony 16-55/2.8 G
Voigtländer 65/2
Which these ultra wide angle lenses do you suggest for indoor real estate videography in a low light noisy situation with the Sony ZV-E10 camera ?
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1. Sony 11mm f.1/8
2. Samyang 12mm
3. Rokinon 12mm
4. Tamron 11-20mm
5. Viltrox 13mm F1.4
u forgot the laowa 9mm, i'm pretty confused what to buy, the laowa or sony
Hate to ask...but I have never learned if in camera corrections only apply to jpegs or also raw shooting. Just curious is anyone can fire off a jpeg only or raw answer.
Jpeg only
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Can I use this lens with A7RIII for landscapes?
Some have said that this lens should be good for buildings and architecture photography so it might be wide enough for landscape and the close-up ability looks great with nice blurry backgrounds. Hope this helps.
Im kinda disappointed that its not Full Frame
isnt there an 14 GM
At $550, it's still a little expensive for most apsc users who would spend less than $1k on a camera body. I'd go with Samyang 12 f/2.
Considering the specs and performance, it's very reasonable.
A good lens will always outlive a camera body. Spend your money on lenses.
Update to my comment, I got to test the Sony 11mm against the Samyang 12mm. The Samyang is noticeably worse in every possible way, spend the extra on Sony.
Sony's horrible 16-50mm kit lens is around £270 if bought by an unsuspecting person, the 16-50mm is a lens which is normally sold with the A5100 and makes the buyer feel inferior about the camera where as it is the lens which is not doing justice to the camera. So you won't find any GOOD lens from sony below 270
Dankeschön.
Thanks for your support!
Hi, The lens mirroless of the canon "R" can be use in the Canon R7 APS-C? Thanks.
Yes, all Canon RF lenses work on the R7, just remember the crop factor for the full frame lenses.
@@Bayonet1809 thanks
And it doesn`t need one adapter?
@@JC-tx1pd No, RF lenses do not need an adapter for use on RF cameras (such as the R7). EF lenses are the ones that need an adapter for RF cameras.
@@Bayonet1809 all the best to you. Thanks.
Still prefer the 12mm Samyang F2 for a £150.
£500 and no OSS? Lot of money for a plastic lens.
All of Canon's modern lenses are plastic... It's literally the best APS-C ultrawide lens that exists, it's worth the price.
Oh, and please point me to an ultrawide prime with a large aperture that has stabilization on any platform.
Great lens! Hopefully, something like this (ie 16mm f2.5 or 2.8) will get released for full-frame as well. Currently, the best option for a small/light/affordable but still high-performing lens is Samyang 18mm F2.8, which is not as wide as this Sony, and image quality seems to favor Sony slightly as well.
there is. Check the Sigma Lineup. Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art
@@ThoriumHeavyIndustries how does Sigma 14-24 F2.8 fits into small, light and affordable category?
@@tomapaunovic I thing all of this are subjective categories
@@ThoriumHeavyIndustries they are more than 5 times as heavy as other lenses mentioned and many times more expensive. I would hardly call that subjective. It's like recommending a truck to a city car buyer.
@@tomapaunovic whatever. That lens would be on the lightweight and cheap end of my gear, doing live music, live sports, deep sky, birding and wildlife. It is below 800g. That´s 2,5kg less than my average lenses. Not to mention that optical physics and your wishes are incompatible.
I was going to buy a7m4, but this lens makes me reconsidering zve-10
U can still use this with ff tho
16.5mm equivalent on FF is still a great ultra wide angle lens.
If you're doing video you might want to still consider the a74 with this lens. Both the a74 and zve-10 will have lots of rolling shutter in 4K, but the big difference is the a74 can punch into APSC mode to have a faster readout, while still having 60fps and 10 bit options the zve-10 lacks
Those aren't even remotely comparable cameras and I don't believe for a second that you were considering between the two.
can't wait to see some comparison between this lens with other 15 or 16mm lens in full frame, if the distortion is nearly the same, i think this lense would be a wonderful choice for a7m4 lol
Always appreciate your amazing reviews, and tests to give me a good feel of how well it will actually do 👍🏼
I sat down to watch this review after a nice day out at Castle Coch only to find myself feeling a bit of de ja vu!
Low distortion, low field curvature (for corner sharpness,) low price. Pick two!
How on hell is that low distortion? :D
@@skimi64d.o.o.39 Read the comment properly.
The barrel distorion is crazy on this lens! Nope, not for me.