The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui 35mm F1.4 and the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE 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. Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Sirui 35mm F1.4 with a length of 105mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sirui 35mm F1.4's 76mm 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. Sirui 35mm F1.4 weighs 503g, which means it is 417g (45%) lighter than the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE which has a weight of 920g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui 35mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sirui 35mm F1.4:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui 35mm F1.4 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Sirui 35mm F1.4 is also available in the Sony E , Fujifilm X and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Sirui 35mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 FE's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
