Sony E 11mm f/1.8 vs BM Premium High-Power 500-1000mm f/8
Sony E 11mm f/1.8 APS-C
Sony
82 Overall Score
vs
BM Premium High-Power 500-1000mm f/8
BM Premium
20 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
BM Premium High-Power 500-1000mm f/8
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Specifications
| Sony E 11mm f/1.8 | BM Premium High-Power 500-1000mm f/8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 11 mm | 500 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 11 mm | 1000 mm |
| Elements | 12 | — |
| Groups | 11 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-coating | multi-coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | — |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 1.08 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual Linear AF Motors | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 120 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.2x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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)
BM Premium High-Power 500-1000mm f/8
- Strong reach (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average wide angle (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average optical (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 11mm f/1.8
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
