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 Z and the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 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 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 with a length of 40mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 Z also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7's 70mm 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. Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 weighs 135g, 66% (268g) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 Z's weight of 403g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 Z has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 has a 46mm 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 Z:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 Z and the Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 Z 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 Nikon Z 24mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
