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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT 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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT with a length of 92mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 72mm.
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. Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X weighs 386g, which means it is 19g (4%) lighter than the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT which has a weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT 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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
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 Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN MFT's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
