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Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL
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Yongnuo · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL

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KEY FACTS
BrandYongnuo
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight (260g) for an ultra-wide prime lens
+Built-in 2.4 GHz wireless module with optional remote control for focus pulling and video functions
+Fast f/1.8 aperture ideal for low-light, astrophotography, and creative depth-of-field
+Quiet, accurate DSM autofocus suitable for both photography and video
+Removable filter thread (58mm) allowing for creative landscape filters rather than built-in hood
+Excellent value at approximately $300, offering more features than most sub-$300 lenses
Worth Knowing
−Optical performance shows vignetting and distortion without in-camera correction profiles
−Corner sharpness and edge performance not top-tier; described as good but not great
−Chromatic aberration and softness present in corners at wider apertures
−Aperture ring lacks locking mechanism, making accidental adjustment easier
−Currently only available in Sony E-mount; Fuji X and Nikon Z versions announced but not yet released

General

Brand
Yongnuo
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Read our notes on general
The APS-C format Yongnuo YN11mm F1.8S DA DSM WL in Sony E-mount delivers an effective 16.5mm focal length and fast f/1.8 aperture in a compact build. The lens features a unique innovation with a built-in 2.4GHz wireless module that enables optional remote control for focus, aperture racking, A-B focus pulls, and video functions. Its compact and lightweight design makes it practical for travel and walkabout photography, while image quality and build quality are highly impressive considering the purchase price. However, optical performance shows some vignetting, distortion, and corner performance issues that are not ideal at wider apertures.

Physical

Lens Weight
260 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
66 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
69 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
11 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes