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Sony E 11mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 16mm F1.8 G

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SonyE 11mm F1.8SonyFE 16mm F1.8 G
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length11 mm16 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionTwelve elements in eleven groups15 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsThree aspherical elements and three ED glass elementsTwo AA advanced-aspherical elements, one Super ED and three ED elements
Coatings–Fluorine coating on front element
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of view104° APS-C107° full frame; 83° APS-C
Mount and compatibility
MountsSony ESony E
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
Image circle detailAPS-C coverage; 16.5 mm equivalent field of viewFull-frame coverage; 24 mm equivalent field of view on APS-C
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TCNot compatible with SEL14TC or SEL20TC
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.12 m (manual focus)0.13 m (manual focus)
Maximum magnification0.2× (manual focus)0.3× (manual focus)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailTwo linear motors and internal focusing; maker does not designate these motors XDTwo XD linear motors
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.15 m in AF or 0.12 m in MF; Linear Response MFMinimum focus 0.15 m with autofocus or 0.13 m with manual focus
Magnification detailMaximum magnification 0.13× in AF or 0.20× in MFMaximum magnification 0.25× with autofocus or 0.30× with manual focus
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisationNo lens stabilisation; compatible bodies provide stabilisation
Video featuresReduced focus breathing; breathing compensation requires a compatible camera, changes field of view and image quality slightly, and may not fully compensate breathingOptical design reduces focus breathing; breathing compensation with compatible cameras changes the field of view slightly
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter55 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter66 mm73.8 mm
Length57.5 mm75 mm
Weight181 g304 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, manual-focus ring and one customisable focus-hold button; no aperture ringAperture ring, click on/off switch, iris lock, AF/MF switch and customisable focus-hold button
Weather resistanceDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proofDust- and moisture-resistant design; not guaranteed completely dust- or moisture-proof
Dimensions detail66 mm maximum diameter × 57.5 mm length; internal focusing–
Weight detailApproximately 181 g lens; separate hood and caps excludedApproximately 304 g lens; separate hood and caps excluded
Lens hoodALC-SH170 petal bayonet hoodALC-SH184 petal-shaped bayonet hood
In the boxALC-SH170 hood, ALC-F55S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; no case listedALC-SH184 hood, ALC-F67S front cap and ALC-R1EM rear cap; Sony Japan lists no case, despite Photography Blog describing a supplied soft case
Release detailSony Hong Kong specified mid-June 2022 availability, earlier than the July release described in Amateur Photographer. Both independently authored full reviews used ZV-E10: Photography Blog Mark Goldstein and Amateur Photographer Amy Davies. Raw distortion and practical corrected-image impressions are distinguished. Maker diameter 66 mm and length 57.5 mm supersede their reversed order in Amateur Photographer. Unconfirmed fluorine coating in Photography Blog is omittedSony UK announced on 26 February 2025 with April 2025 availability and an approximate £850 list price; first-sale precision remains the month

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