Sony E 11mm F1.8 vs Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 11mm F1.8 if
- You need 2⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/4.5)
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, interiors
Pick the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL if
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 11mm F1.8 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony E 11mm F1.8 | Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Laowa
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
2⅔ stops faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
181 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
57.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
66 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.15 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
5
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Released |
2022
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 11mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony E 11mm F1.8
A wide-angle prime for APS-C E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. At about 181 g it is compact, and it focuses as close as 0.15 m.
Pros
- Bright f/1.8
- Compact
- Close focus to 0.15 m
Cons
- No stabilization
- Relies on software distortion correction
Our notes
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL
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