We put Sony's widest-angle APS-C lens to the test — was it worth the wait?
Another good design feature of this lens is that it can still fit a flat lens cap and therefore will fit front-mounted lens filters, even though it does have a rounded front element. Many wide and ultra-wide angle lenses have such a large, bulbous front element that physically couldn't have a filter screwed onto the front, so you would have to use a rear-mounted filter on it — which means extra investment.
This lens is also a brilliant option for low-light shooting and astrophotography. Using the '500 rule' adapted to 300 for APS-C lenses, we were able to have the shutter open for 25 seconds with no star trailing, and the stars were pin sharp. We were able to bring the ISO down all the way to 1600 and still capture well-exposed images.
If you're a pixel-peeper, you will still find some noise because that's the nature of astrophotography — particularly if you're only using a single exposure. But overall, this lens is brilliant for any type of low-light photography.The autofocus and tracking on this lens are also very impressive.
It's also fully weather sealed against water and dust, which always gives peace of mind when out on shoots. However, if you're more of an astro-shooter, you're unlikely to be out shooting in wet weather. If you shoot landscapes or cityscapes with this lens, there's a good chance you may run into some adverse weather, so it always pays to have weather sealing. One of the drawbacks of this lens is the lack of image stabilization.
That said, it is a very niche focal length, and one would likely only purchase it specifically if they wanted to use such a wide-angle lens — particularly when there are zoom lenses available that cover 11mm and would provide more versatility. This would make an excellent purchase for beginner astrophotographers who want an affordable wide-angle lens to improve their skills before they jump to full frame.
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