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 23mm F1.4 R LM 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 23mm F1.4 R LM WR with a length of 78mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR's 67mm 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 23mm F1.4 R LM WR weighs 375g, 2% (11g) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X's weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X and the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM 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
Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X 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 Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
