Sony E 11mm F1.8vsTokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E
E 11mm F1.8
11mm / F1.8
17mm equiv.
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atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E
11-18mm / F2.8
17-27mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 11mm F1.8 suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight154g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 11-18mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 11mm F1.857.5mm long × 66mm diameter
- atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E74.4mm long × 74.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 11mm F1.8 | Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 11mm | 11mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 11mm | 18mm | −7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 12cm | 19cm | −0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.11× | +0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 181g | 335g | −154g |
| Length | 57.5mm | 74.4mm | −16.9mm |
| Diameter | 66mm | 74.4mm | −8.4mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 67mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 11mm F1.8 relative to atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 11mm F1.8
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atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E
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