Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 § 03 Head to head
Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 vs Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL
Sony 11mm f/1.8 is 79 g lighter. Yongnuo 11mm f/1.8 has a newer design.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 is an 11mm f/1.8 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL is an 11mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 
Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 better than the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL?
- 79 g lighter (181 g vs 260 g)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 58 mm)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL better than the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8?
- Newer design (2023 vs 2022)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 79 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 79 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 | Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 11mm | 11mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 181 g ◆ | 260 g (9.17 oz) |
| Dimensions | 57.5 x 66 mm | 69 x 66 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.15 m | 0.15 m (5.91 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm ◆ | 58 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Price | $550 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · Yongnuo
- 66 × 57.5 mm
- 66 × 69 mm
The Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL is 79 g heavier than the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8.
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Sample frames
Sony E 11 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 or the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL?
- The Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 weighs 181 g, 79 g less than the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL (260 g).
- Do the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 and the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 or the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 79 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 or the Yongnuo YN 11 mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sony E 11 mm f/1.8 has the edge: it is 79 g lighter to carry.