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 Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C 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 Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C with a length of 49mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C's 64mm 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. Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C weighs 225g, 41% (159g) 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 Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has a 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E and the Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C is also available in Leica L 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 Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.
