The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Irix 11mm F4 and the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR 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. Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Irix 11mm F4 with a length of 118mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Irix 11mm F4 has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR's 83mm 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. Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR weighs 685g, 13% (105g) lighter than the Irix 11mm F4's weight of 790g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Irix 11mm F4 and the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Irix 11mm F4 is also available in the Canon EF and Pentax KAF3 mounts.
Focal Range
Irix 11mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm.
