Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 vs Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL

Both are Sony E mount primes for wide-angle and astrophotography — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4	Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL
Focal length	13mm	11mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.8
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	APS-C	APS-C
Mount	Sony E	Sony E

Which should you buy?

the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL (11mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 (13mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits

Where to buy

VILTROX 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Lens APS-C Large Aperture Prime Lens Compatible with Sony E-Mo

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 and the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL?
The Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 is 13mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL is 11mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 or the Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL?
The Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.

Do the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 and Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).

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