The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF and the Nikon DX Fisheye-10.5mm f2.8G ED 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 12-24mm f4G ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Nikon DX Fisheye-10.5mm f2.8G ED with a length of 63mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Nikon DX Fisheye-10.5mm f2.8G ED's 63mm 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 DX Fisheye-10.5mm f2.8G ED weighs 300g, 38% (185g) lighter than the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF's weight of 485g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF and the Nikon DX Fisheye-10.5mm f2.8G ED has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Focal Range
Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
18-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon DX Fisheye-10.5mm f2.8G ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
