Sony AF DT 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 D

This camera glass is suitable for Sony aps-c cameras and has a wide angle zoom range of 11-18mm. It has an average brightness level and 7 aperture blades which can create a pleasing bokeh effect. The lens has a 77mm filter diameter and is 80mm long, making it a bit heavy to carry around. It has a good build quality and has been manufactured with lens elements and coatings that improve image resolution. It can be used with both autofocus and manual focus modes.

Optical design

Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Average brightness in this league Full frame equivalent focal length is 16.5-27.0 mm.

Physical characteristics

80 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 360 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 77 mm this lens deserves a good quality filter, this is commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.