Lens Comparison
Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary 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).
- Sigma 17mm f/4 DG DN Contemporary has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.26x).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better weight (181g (6.4 oz) vs 225g (7.9 oz)).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 13 cm).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better length (60.9mm vs 61.4mm).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 17mm | 11mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 10 | 8 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 6 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | APS-C |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | 17-17mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 13 cm | 12 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.5x | 0.26x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $549 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 55mm |
| Diameter | 62mm | 66.7mm |
| Length | 61.4mm | 60.9mm |
| Weight | 225g (7.9 oz) | 181g (6.4 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |






