The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E and the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 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 E is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 with a length of 86mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E's 72mm 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. Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 weighs 270g, 29% (114g) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E's weight of 384g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E 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.
On the other hand, the Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/12 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 12mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 18mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
