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 Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 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. Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Brightin 11mm F2.8 with a length of 61mm, is 30mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 77mm 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 105g (23%) lighter than the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 which has a weight of 445g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin 11mm F2.8 and the Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
Brightin 11mm F2.8 is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z 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 Canon RF 16-28 F2.8 has a focal range of 16-28mm and 1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 44.8mm.
