The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X 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. Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 with a length of 23mm, is 71mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8's 62mm 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. Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 weighs 90g, which means it is 296g (76%) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X which has a weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X:
Lens Mounts
Both the Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 and the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Fujifilm 23mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
