Lens Details
Laowa
11mm f/4.5 FF RL
$499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: April 22, 2021
Highlights
- A full-frame 11mm f/4.5 manual-focus ultra-wide prime for Sony E — well suited to landscapes, architecture and interiors.
- The wide 11mm field of view captures expansive scenes and dramatic perspective.
- It is lightweight at 158g, pairing well with Sony E bodies.
Who it's for
The Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL is an 11mm f/4.5 prime lens — a wide-angle option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Landscapes, interiors and architecture — a wide 11mm field of view.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4.5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Manual focus only — no autofocus.
11mm
Focal Length
f/4.5
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
158g
Weight
62mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 11mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 6 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 126° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | No |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | − |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.07x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $499 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Diameter | 60.3mm |
| Length | 45mm |
| Weight | 158g (5.6 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
