The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 117mm. The Sony E 11mm F1.8 with a length of 58mm, is 59mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Sony E 11mm F1.8's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 11mm F1.8 and Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 11mm F1.8 weighs 181g, which means it is 384g (67%) lighter than the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G which has a weight of 565g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Sony E 11mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
16.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm .
