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 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E 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 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E with a length of 90mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E has a larger diameter of 74mm 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. Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X weighs 386g, which means it is 34g (8%) lighter than the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E 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 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E has the Sony E 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 Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
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 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 13mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 19.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
