Lens Comparison
Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL vs Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Key Differences
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4.5).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 20 cm).
- Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL has a better length (45mm vs 60.9mm).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.26x vs 0.07x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 11mm | 11mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 17-17mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 12 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.07x | 0.26x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $499 | $549 |
| Filter Size | − | 55mm |
| Diameter | 60.3mm | 66.7mm |
| Length | 45mm | 60.9mm |
| Weight | 158g (5.6 oz) | 181g (6.4 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
