The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 and the Brightin 11mm 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. Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 121mm. The Brightin 11mm F2.8 with a length of 61mm, is 60mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Brightin 11mm F2.8's 65mm 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. Brightin 11mm F2.8 weighs 340g, 41% (245g) lighter than the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8's weight of 585g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 and the Brightin 11mm F2.8 has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 is also available in the Sony E mount.
Brightin 11mm F2.8 is also available in Sony E , Canon RF and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 12-20mm f2.8 has a focal range of 12-20mm 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
18 - 30mm.
On the other hand, the Brightin 11mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 11mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 16.5mm.
