The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C 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 23mm f1.2 E is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C with a length of 79mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C's 66mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E and Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C Size and Weight 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. Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C weighs 330g, 13% (51g) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E's weight of 381g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has a 52mm 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 23mm f1.2 E:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E and the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.2 , the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
