The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Brightin AF 12mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 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. Brightin AF 12mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 with a length of 75mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Brightin AF 12mm F2.8's 70mm 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. Sony FE 16mm F1.8 weighs 304g, 39% (195g) lighter than the Brightin AF 12mm F2.8's weight of 499g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Brightin AF 12mm F2.8 has a filter size of 34mm whereas the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 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 34mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Brightin AF 12mm F2.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 16mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin AF 12mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 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.
Focal Range
Brightin AF 12mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
18mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24mm.
