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 Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM 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. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 135mm. The Irix 11mm F4 with a length of 118mm, is 17mm shorter. On the other hand, the Irix 11mm F4 has a larger diameter of 103mm compared to the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM's 96mm 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. Irix 11mm F4 weighs 790g, which means it is 360g (31%) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM which has a weight of 1150g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Irix 11mm F4 and the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM 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.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Irix 11mm F4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 36mm.
