My in-depth review of the Sony E 11mm f1.8, an ultra-wide for APSC cameras! Sony E 11mm f1.8 at B&H: bhpho.to/3NaVCum / WEX UK: tidd.ly/3afr2Ba Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs Gordon's In Camera book: amzn.to/2n61PfI / Amazon uk: amzn.to/2mBqRVZ Cameralabs merchandise: redbubble.com/people/cameralabs/shop Gordon’s retro gear channel: ruclips.net/user/dinobytes Check MPB to buy and sell used gear: prf.hn/l/Rvlz95l Check eBay to find vintage gear: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=1&pub=5574908462&toolid=10001&campid=5338329149&customid=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg Lost photos? I recover mine with: www.dpbolvw.net/click-100568658-13808570?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stellarinfo.com%2Fphoto-recovery-software.php Equipment used for producing my videos Sony A6400: amzn.to/3hul53c Sony e 24mm f1.8: amzn.to/2TqWNzk Rode NT USB mic: amzn.to/3AdHcUp Rode Wireless Go II mic: amzn.to/3xkCvGo Rode Lavalier Go mic: amzn.to/3ygzzKY Godox UL150 light: amzn.to/2VpVbXE Godox QR-P70 softbox: amzn.to/3yQfGdF MacBook Pro 14in (16GB / 1TB): bhpho.to/3HiafJL 00:00 - Introduction and alternatives 01:25 - Sony 11mm f1.8 design and controls 02:02 - Sony 11mm f1.8 focus tests 03:01 - Sony 11mm f1.8 vlogging tests 03:46 - Sony 11mm f1.8 focus breathing 03:59 - Sony 11mm f1.8 distortion and profiles 05:14 - Sony 11mm f1.8 landscape quality 06:07 - Sony 11mm f1.8 portrait quality 06:52 - Sony 11mm f1.8 bokeh and close-ups 07:38 - Sony 11mm f1.8 diffraction sunstar spikes 08:02 - Sony 11mm f1.8 verdict and sample images Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
this is my humble request to all content creators using latest sony mirrorless cameras to disable the EYE PRIORITY in autofocus feature of their cameras at least in video mode. the EYE DETECT feature undoubtedly gives perception of better looking video but because sony's EYE AUTOFOCUS is so powerful and that coupled with modern lenses at wider aperture results in a video that has a very small portion of the screen that is highly in focus. this obviously looks impressive f0r stlls but when it comes t0 vide0, and especially when the subject is m0vng, it bec0mes strainful on eyes of the viewer to watch.
1. Gordon you are a machine pumping out all that quality content on such short notice. 2. Wonder what the coma performance is for this little guy. As this screams long hikes and astrophotography. It won't break your back and it can handle some dust. Really nice addition to Sony E-mount users.
Wow, I didn't know these lenses were coming out. I've been waiting for a fast, wide prime for APS-C. Great! I'd love a comparison of this against the Samyang 12mm 2.0 AF. Thanks.
Ohhh, get out of here! You've missed April 1st by a long shot! Completely impossible, that Sony would put out 3 fast, bright wide lenses, *just to spoil Canon's new APSC body debut* . . . Impeccable timing ^^
I prefer the 11mm f1.8 So that's what I bought. But I'd like an equally bright 24mm equivalent, that's not as massive as the Sigma... Or the Sony's 16mm pancake re-engineered for better quality. The original old one pretty much sucks.
@Photogopinion Until a few days ago I don't think it was possible for camera shops to order cameras like the A6400. There was some confusion/rumors related to production problems and what it meant for APS-C Sony. Now that they announced lenses, we should see a lot more incoming (I'd say).
Gordon, is you usually havw grewt reviews but this one seems rushed, I think you've missed a great deal of important points of this lens, especially its potential use on video on full frame bodies.
Hi there, Thanks for great video and information you have provided us as usual, I bought this lens (brand new) and when I use it on Sony ZV E10 it keeps focus changing from my face and background (I use ND filter and lowest aperture), it happens even when I use it with zhiyun crane 3 and sit down on a chair in park , is it something wrong with the lens or with my camera settings you think? Thanks for your help in advance 🙏
No it's too old to review now. Sadly the traffic for a camera video dramatically drops on RUclips about 5minutes after it's launched, so if you don't do it straightaway, there's no point.
What is the best 23/24 mm apsc lens giving us a 35mm equivalent of 35mm? Seems like it's a hole in the Sony lens line up. I'm tempted to go with the samyang 24mm for full frame however I would like a small sized apsc with a aperture ring.
Most of the 23s and 24s I've seen for APSC are longer than you might like, and none I've tested have aperture rings. The two main contenders for me are the new Sigma 23 1.4 and the older Sony 24 1.8, and as luck would have it I compared them here: ruclips.net/video/o-VgCN4TlZ8/видео.html // OR go for a full-frame Sigma 24mm which does have an aperture ring and is fairly squat: ruclips.net/video/a_sgfqGaqDQ/видео.html
Weeeeeell, it's also worth trying just with active steady shot alone, then cropping later if necessary. I'd like to try this. Or use catalyst with a big crop.
Well it's designed to be 16.5mm on any camera you put it on, as it's designed for APSC sensor area, whether that's using ALL of an APSC sensor or a cropped mode of a full-frame body. You can tell a full frame camera to record the full-frame, so you'd be treating it as 11mm, but obviously the imaging ciricle won't cover it. BUT it does open some interesting possibilities for cropping through stabilisation as I demo in another of my videos about this lens.
Hi Gordon, great review. Since you asked, can you please compare this lens against some or all of the following lenses: The Sony 15 mm F1.4, Samyang/Rokinon 12 mm F2, Sigma 16 mm F1.4, the new Viltrox 13 mm F1.4 and the Laowa 9 mm F2.8. Especially curious on how this lens compares to the others for astrophotography. Many thanks! :)
@@SanKraN87 I am a veggie, so I was referring to a veggie burger or a veggie pizza! My point though is both options are valid, it depends what you want.
@@brawmedia it's 11mm on everything BUT the imaging circle is only designed for the APSC sensors, which means it'll get very dark beyond this. I haven't tested it uncropped on full-frame yet, but it may deliver a slightly bigger area than APSC, or of course you could make a square crop from it instead of a rectangle. Interestingly you may be able to use that spare poor quality border to deliver some digital stabilisation - maybe - and still end up with a super wide view. I'm going to test that.
I just subscribed, I bought the lens earlier today and looking forward to using it with my ZV-E10 and M3 Crane gimble. This was a good video and looking forward to seeing more on your channel. --chris
Thank you very much dear Gordon, thanks to Sony for releasing these lenses. I have been waiting for such an ultra wide lense with a very wide aperture. But I have only Sony A6000, the very first version of cameras from this lineup, without IBIS, and I have shaky hands...my interest is mostly in stills photography, indoors and also outdoor landscapes, sityscapes, etc. The only option is to sacrifice the aperture and taking the hugely overpriced stabilized 10-18 from 2013, or taking this lense but with a danger of somewhat blurred images...
@@cameralabs Thank you again Gordon. I really don't understand why Sony doesn't include OSS in the new PZ 10-20 F4. Ok, the fast primes its maybe ok not to include it,but I think zoom lense is really need this, especially for video work. Not everyone has their latest 1400$ A6600 camera, or a gimbal. Also, for stills its essential for someone like me.
My in-depth review of the Sony E 11mm f1.8, an ultra-wide for APSC cameras!
Sony E 11mm f1.8 at B&H: bhpho.to/3NaVCum / WEX UK: tidd.ly/3afr2Ba
Buy Gordon a coffee: www.paypal.me/cameralabs
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Check MPB to buy and sell used gear: prf.hn/l/Rvlz95l
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00:00 - Introduction and alternatives
01:25 - Sony 11mm f1.8 design and controls
02:02 - Sony 11mm f1.8 focus tests
03:01 - Sony 11mm f1.8 vlogging tests
03:46 - Sony 11mm f1.8 focus breathing
03:59 - Sony 11mm f1.8 distortion and profiles
05:14 - Sony 11mm f1.8 landscape quality
06:07 - Sony 11mm f1.8 portrait quality
06:52 - Sony 11mm f1.8 bokeh and close-ups
07:38 - Sony 11mm f1.8 diffraction sunstar spikes
08:02 - Sony 11mm f1.8 verdict and sample images
Music: www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
this is my humble request to all content creators using latest sony mirrorless cameras to disable the EYE PRIORITY in autofocus feature of their cameras at least in video mode. the EYE DETECT feature undoubtedly gives perception of better looking video but because sony's EYE AUTOFOCUS is so powerful and that coupled with modern lenses at wider aperture results in a video that has a very small portion of the screen that is highly in focus. this obviously looks impressive f0r stlls but when it comes t0 vide0, and especially when the subject is m0vng, it bec0mes strainful on eyes of the viewer to watch.
The most interesting lens of the trio. Well done Gordon this review. Well done Sony for creating more APSC options
1. Gordon you are a machine pumping out all that quality content on such short notice.
2. Wonder what the coma performance is for this little guy. As this screams long hikes and astrophotography.
It won't break your back and it can handle some dust. Really nice addition to Sony E-mount users.
It's been a ridiculous fortnight: 11 videos
Wow, I didn't know these lenses were coming out. I've been waiting for a fast, wide prime for APS-C. Great!
I'd love a comparison of this against the Samyang 12mm 2.0 AF.
Thanks.
Ohhh, get out of here! You've missed April 1st by a long shot!
Completely impossible, that Sony would put out 3 fast, bright wide lenses, *just to spoil Canon's new APSC body debut* . . .
Impeccable timing ^^
I prefer the 11mm f1.8
So that's what I bought.
But I'd like an equally bright 24mm equivalent, that's not as massive as the Sigma...
Or the Sony's 16mm pancake re-engineered for better quality. The original old one pretty much sucks.
Very interesting! I'm guessing that could mean Sony APS-C bodies will be getting a refresh sooner rather than later. ;)
God I hope so.
@@cameralabs haha, I think you response sums it up.
@Photogopinion Until a few days ago I don't think it was possible for camera shops to order cameras like the A6400. There was some confusion/rumors related to production problems and what it meant for APS-C Sony. Now that they announced lenses, we should see a lot more incoming (I'd say).
And boom - FX30
Gordon, is you usually havw grewt reviews but this one seems rushed, I think you've missed a great deal of important points of this lens, especially its potential use on video on full frame bodies.
How about this? ruclips.net/video/Qw38HKAbcjw/видео.html
Can you tell if if this lens + Sony ZV e 10 os enough for recording ciry walks with gimbal ? Evening walks .Just like DJi osmo pocket 2 .
With a gimbal it would be great. Without a gimbal, see my video
Hi there,
Thanks for great video and information you have provided us as usual, I bought this lens (brand new) and when I use it on Sony ZV E10 it keeps focus changing from my face and background (I use ND filter and lowest aperture), it happens even when I use it with zhiyun crane 3 and sit down on a chair in park , is it something wrong with the lens or with my camera settings you think?
Thanks for your help in advance 🙏
Most likely the camera settings
@@cameralabs thanks for replying 🙏
yeah but is it any better thant the $429 USD 13mm f/1.4 Viltrox ??
Not sure. I'll try and test it
top quality review, as always
If I had to pick just one. Between Sony 1.4/15mm and 1.8/11mm, which one should I get? I shoot both vlogs and pictures.
For both vlogs and pictures, probably the 15, but for mostly vlog, the 11.
Noticed you mentioned using a ZV-E10, but didn't see a video of that camera on your channel, any plans for a review?
No it's too old to review now. Sadly the traffic for a camera video dramatically drops on RUclips about 5minutes after it's launched, so if you don't do it straightaway, there's no point.
Quick question - how do you apply the profile as you mentioned in this video? Great video btw, thanks
It's applied automatically, so you don't need to do anything.
What is the best 23/24 mm apsc lens giving us a 35mm equivalent of 35mm? Seems like it's a hole in the Sony lens line up. I'm tempted to go with the samyang 24mm for full frame however I would like a small sized apsc with a aperture ring.
Most of the 23s and 24s I've seen for APSC are longer than you might like, and none I've tested have aperture rings. The two main contenders for me are the new Sigma 23 1.4 and the older Sony 24 1.8, and as luck would have it I compared them here: ruclips.net/video/o-VgCN4TlZ8/видео.html // OR go for a full-frame Sigma 24mm which does have an aperture ring and is fairly squat: ruclips.net/video/a_sgfqGaqDQ/видео.html
@@cameralabs thank you so much Gordon for taking the time to reply! Cheers!
sony start disturbing fujifilm 🤣🤣
What is the crop factor when using active SS and super35 mode? Is it 1.13 * 1.5?
I might use this on an A7IV
Weeeeeell, it's also worth trying just with active steady shot alone, then cropping later if necessary. I'd like to try this. Or use catalyst with a big crop.
It's 16mm on crop frame not full frame.
Well it's designed to be 16.5mm on any camera you put it on, as it's designed for APSC sensor area, whether that's using ALL of an APSC sensor or a cropped mode of a full-frame body. You can tell a full frame camera to record the full-frame, so you'd be treating it as 11mm, but obviously the imaging ciricle won't cover it. BUT it does open some interesting possibilities for cropping through stabilisation as I demo in another of my videos about this lens.
Test with A6600
Hi Gordon, great review. Since you asked, can you please compare this lens against some or all of the following lenses: The Sony 15 mm F1.4, Samyang/Rokinon 12 mm F2, Sigma 16 mm F1.4, the new Viltrox 13 mm F1.4 and the Laowa 9 mm F2.8. Especially curious on how this lens compares to the others for astrophotography. Many thanks! :)
10-20e4 or 11e1.8? chose the best
pizza or burger? choose the best
@@cameralabs it's rude to answer a question with a question didn't you know? :) Also what if I am veggy I would feel even more offended :)))
@@SanKraN87 I am a veggie, so I was referring to a veggie burger or a veggie pizza! My point though is both options are valid, it depends what you want.
THANK YOU GORDON!!!
You're welcome!
Great video.. gave me food for thought before I spend my 💰
Glad to help,
What’s the change on mm when on an a7iii? Good for astrophotography?
This is designed for cameras with smaller APSC sensors, NOT for full-frame, at least unless you change it to APSC mode.
@@cameralabs if it's 11mm on apsc how much on full frame
@@brawmedia it's 11mm on everything BUT the imaging circle is only designed for the APSC sensors, which means it'll get very dark beyond this. I haven't tested it uncropped on full-frame yet, but it may deliver a slightly bigger area than APSC, or of course you could make a square crop from it instead of a rectangle. Interestingly you may be able to use that spare poor quality border to deliver some digital stabilisation - maybe - and still end up with a super wide view. I'm going to test that.
Thanks for this review. Can you use this little lens on a full frame camera like the Sony A7r4 in APS mode?
I've made a video exactly about that: ruclips.net/video/Qw38HKAbcjw/видео.html
@@cameralabs thank you
I just subscribed, I bought the lens earlier today and looking forward to using it with my ZV-E10 and M3 Crane gimble. This was a good video and looking forward to seeing more on your channel. --chris
Thanks! I have reviewed all the new Sony lenses. I also have a new video about the 11mm on full frame soon!
✌ very nice review 👍
Thanks! I've also reviewed the 10-20 and 15 1.4
is it good for broll ??
Love from india
Sure, why not?
Means Close Up Shot broll..?
Greetings From India ❤️
@@RohitStuffs it may be a bit too wide for really close up product b-roll, depends how big your subject is.
Thank you very much dear Gordon, thanks to Sony for releasing these lenses. I have been waiting for such an ultra wide lense with a very wide aperture. But I have only Sony A6000, the very first version of cameras from this lineup, without IBIS, and I have shaky hands...my interest is mostly in stills photography, indoors and also outdoor landscapes, sityscapes, etc. The only option is to sacrifice the aperture and taking the hugely overpriced stabilized 10-18 from 2013, or taking this lense but with a danger of somewhat blurred images...
I'm in the same boat, although 11mm is so wide, you may be able to handhold or post stabilise if you're careful
@@cameralabs Thank you again Gordon. I really don't understand why Sony doesn't include OSS in the new PZ 10-20 F4. Ok, the fast primes its maybe ok not to include it,but I think zoom lense is really need this, especially for video work. Not everyone has their latest 1400$ A6600 camera, or a gimbal. Also, for stills its essential for someone like me.
I agree, I think they've forgotten they don't have many A6000 bodies with IBIS!
Fantastic review as always.
Thanks!
NO OSS IS SUCH A DEAL BREAKER...WHY SONY WHY?🥹
It is frustrating
Putting the OSS into a fast prime lens would make it very large and heavy. So traditionally, fast primes don’t come with OSS.
Thank you for this review!!!🫶 I´ve seen a lot about the Sony 11mm, but yours is the best.