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Sony’s ultra-wide prime for APS-C and Super35, an 11 mm f/1.8 with two linear motors and low focus breathing, at about $498 from a US dealer.
The SEL11F18 is small enough to balance on a compact APS-C body. Its 11 mm view fits you and the background at arm’s length, and f/1.8 keeps the background soft.
Two linear motors focus fast and quietly. Focus breathing is reduced, and compatible bodies can compensate for what remains.
Like any ultra-wide, it stretches subjects near the frame edges. Keep faces near the center.
Focus Camera sold it at about $498, with 16 units left.
Prices quoted in this text were read on November 2, 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Mount | Sony E, APS-C and Super35 |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 11 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Two linear motors |
| Focusing | Internal: the length stays constant |
| Video | Reduced focus breathing; supports in-camera breathing compensation |
| Size | Compact and light, per Sony |
| Amazon reference | B0B2X47RKY |
Sony designed it with vlogging in mind: an 11 mm view takes in the scene at arm’s length, and breathing compensation keeps framing steady while focusing.
An equivalent focal length is a calculation: it describes the field of view on a full-frame camera. The focal length engraved on the lens never changes. On APS-C, it frames like a lens of about 16-17 mm on full frame.
No. Sony says the length stays constant during focusing.
At $498, it is the 4 cheapest of the 5 models in this category published here.
8.5/ 10
Sony’s best ultra-wide for APS-C vlogging and interiors. The Sigma 16mm is the cheaper choice if you do not need to go this wide.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Focal length | Aperture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony E 11mm F1.8 (SEL11F18) | $498 | 11 mm | f/1.8 |
| Samyang AF 12mm F2.0 (Sony E) | $558 | 12 mm | f/2.0 |
| Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN (E) | $414 | 16 mm | f/1.4 |
| TTARTISAN 10mm F2 APS-C Manual | $169 | 10 mm | f/2 |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $498 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Vloggers holding a camera at arm’s length, and photographers of interiors and night skies.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
Canon EF-S, APS-C · 24mm (38mm equivalent, per Canon) · f/2.8 · 7 rounded blades · STM with full-time manual focus · 0.16 m (0.5 ft) close focus · 52mm filter
Canon’s slimmest EF-S lens, a 24 mm f/2.8 pancake for APS-C DSLRs, with 4,451 ratings at 4.7 stars, at about $159 from a third-party seller.
Best for: Canon APS-C DSLR owners, such as the Rebel T7, who want a small, bright everyday lens.
≈ $159
Sony E, APS-C · 12mm · f/2.0 · 99.1° angle of view · linear STM autofocus · 19 cm (7.5 in) close focus · weather-sealed · UMC coating
An autofocus 12 mm f/2.0 for Sony APS-C, weather-sealed, aimed at astrophotography and interiors. On Amazon.com it ships from a Japanese seller at about $558.
Best for: Sony APS-C shooters who photograph night skies, interiors and tight landscapes.
≈ $558
Sony E, APS-C · 16mm · f/1.4 · stepping motor AF · dust- and splash-proof · 16 elements in 13 groups · 9.8 in (25 cm) close focus
A bright f/1.4 wide-angle for Sony APS-C with dust and splash protection, rated 4.8 stars on 5,325 ratings, at about $414.
Best for: Sony APS-C owners who shoot events, night scenes and vlogs in low light.
≈ $414
