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 Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD 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 Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD with a length of 86mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E and Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD 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 Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD 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. Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD weighs 365g, 4% (16g) 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 Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD 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 23mm f1.2 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E and the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD 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 .
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E 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.
On the other hand, the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 VXD has a focal range of 20-40mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30 - 60mm .
