GoPro AEWAL-011
Auto-detection by the HERO13 Black enables in-camera de-squeezing of the 3mm f/2.5 lens, delivering 21:9 footage with reduced distortion and cinematic horizontal flares. The 77-gram mod attaches tool-free and maintains waterproof durability with a scratch-resistant, hydrophobic coating, while HyperSmooth stabilization support steadies handheld shots. This lens is best for action vloggers and street filmmakers who want ready-to-edit widescreen footage straight from the camera.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong aperture (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 3 |
| Focal Length Max | 3 |
| Coating | hydrophobic lens coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | GoPro HERO Black Mount |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Automatic |
| Stabilization | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | GoPro AEWAL-011 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 3mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 9mm | - | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/5.6 |
| Mount | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 100 | 540 | 135 | 130 | 320 | 98 |
| AF Type | Automatic | VXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | Micro Motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoPro AEWAL-011 | 54.6 | 86.6 | 98.3 | 11.8 | 40.3 | 89.7 | 44.2 | 33.6 | 47.7 | 83.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.3 | 79.8 | 0 | 33.6 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 54.6 | 57 | 96.7 | 91.5 | 80.2 | 58.8 | 0 | 95.8 | 38.7 | 83.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 4 offers From $105
Amazon 1 offer From $150
Price History
Usage Scores
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