The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Brightin 14mm f2.8 and the Sony FE 16-25mm 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. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 91mm. The Brightin 14mm f2.8 with a length of 78mm, is 13mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Brightin 14mm f2.8's 67mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Brightin 14mm f2.8 and Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Brightin 14mm f2.8 and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 weighs 409g, 19% (101g) lighter than the Brightin 14mm f2.8's weight of 510g.
Filter Threads
The Brightin 14mm f2.8 has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Brightin 14mm f2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin 14mm f2.8 and the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 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 .
Nikon Z , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Brightin 14mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
21mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 has a focal range of 16-25mm and 1.6X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 37.5mm .
