The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Brightin 11mm F2.8 and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Brightin 11mm F2.8 with a length of 61mm, is 145mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Brightin 11mm F2.8's 65mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Brightin 11mm F2.8 weighs 340g, which means it is 640g (65%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin 11mm F2.8 and the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Brightin 11mm F2.8 is also available in the Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Brightin 11mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
16.5mm.
On the other hand, the Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 has a focal range of 18-55mm and 3.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27 - 82.5mm.