Lightdow AF+MF 85mm f/1.8
Lightdow
55 Overall Score
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Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C
Sony
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lightdow AF+MF 85mm f/1.8
No customer feedback yet
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C
88 out of 100 high confidence 52 reviews
The Sony E 11mm F1.8 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, ultra-wide angle, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for vlogging, landscapes, and night sky photography. Users highlight its compact, lightweight design and fast, quiet autofocus, though a few mention the lack of image stabilization and one open-box purchase arrived missing parts. Overall, it is considered a top-tier prime lens for APS-C shooters, with minor concerns about build accessories and price.
Pros
- Ultra-wide angle
- Sharp images
- Excellent low-light performance
- Compact and lightweight
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Missing accessories in open-box
- Plastic build feels light
- Price considered high by some
Image quality 12
Low light performance 8
Build quality 6
Value for money 5
Autofocus 4
Vlogging suitability 10
Scores
Budget
Landscape
Street
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Lightdow AF+MF 85mm f/1.8 | Sony E 11mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 11 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 12 |
| Groups | 8 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | ultra multi-coating (UMC) | Multi-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF, Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Dual Linear AF Motors |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | 120 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow AF+MF 85mm f/1.8
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average wide angle (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (27th percentile)
- Below average build (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average reach (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Lightdow AF+MF 85mm f/1.80.328score per dollar
vs
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C0.126score per dollar
Lightdow AF+MF 85mm f/1.8 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
