Lens Comparison
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 vs Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III
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 30 cm).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.26x vs 0.08x).
- Voigtlander SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III has a better aperture blades (10 vs 9).
- Sony E 11mm f/1.8 has a better price (msrp) ($549 vs $599).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 11mm | 15mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Optical Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 10 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 17-17mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | Linear | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 12 cm | 30 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.08x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $549 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 55mm | 58mm |
| Diameter | 66.7mm | 72mm |
| Length | 60.9mm | 64mm |
| Weight | 181g (6.4 oz) | 193g (6.8 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |







