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

Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL

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KEY FACTS
BrandYongnuo
Announcement dateJan 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jan 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Full Frame Equivalent
16.5mm (APS-C format)
Angle of View
105 degrees
Optical Formula
10 elements in 9 groups
Special Elements
2 aspherical lenses, 3 low-dispersion elements, 2 extra-low dispersion elements, 3 high refractive index lenses
Magnification Ratio
0.15x

Autofocus

Motor Type
Digital Stepping Motor (DSM)
Focus Mode
Auto and Manual focus switching

Build

Material
Metal barrel with anodized black satin finish
Bayonet
High-precision metal bayonet with gold-plated contacts
Coating
Nano-multilayer coating
Firmware
USB Type-C port for firmware updates

Features

Wireless Control
Built-in 2.4 GHz wireless module (compatible with optional BR-L1 remote controller)
Aperture Control
Clickable aperture ring with silent/click switch
Focus Pulling
Compatible with BR-L1 remote for A-B focus pulls and remote focusing
Custom Function
Fn custom function button
Accessories Included
Removable petal-shaped lens hood, front and rear caps, manual
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Format

Image Format
APS-C
Format Type
Ultra-wide-angle prime

Optics

Min focal length
11 mm
Max focal length
11 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
11 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Autofocus mode
Yes

Physical

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
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
Lens weight
260 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm