Sony E 11mm f/1.8 vs Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G

Key Differences

  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better weight (181g (6.4 oz) vs 394g (13.9 oz)).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 25 cm).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($549 vs $1,099).
  • Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better length (60.9mm vs 84.5mm).
  • Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
Product
Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Sony
$549
Sony FE 16mm f/1.8 G
Sony
$1,099
Optical Design
Focal Length11mm16mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements814
Optical Groups611
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades911
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent17-17mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorLinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance12 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.26x0.19x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$549$1,099
Filter Size55mm72mm
Diameter66.7mm78.5mm
Length60.9mm84.5mm
Weight181g (6.4 oz)394g (13.9 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo