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 Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake 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 Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake with a length of 23mm, is 71mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake'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. Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake weighs 74g, 80% (310g) 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 Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E and the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16mm but while Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Sony E 16mm F2.8 Pancake's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
