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 X and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR 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 XF 16mm F1.4 R WR with a length of 73mm, is 21mm shorter. On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X'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. Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR weighs 375g, 2% (11g) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X's weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR 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 X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X and the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16mm but while Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Fujifilm XF 16mm F1.4 R WR's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
