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 X and the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R 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 X is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R with a length of 63mm, is 29mm 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. Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R weighs 300g, 21% (80g) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X's weight of 380g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R has a 62mm 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 X:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X and the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Fujifilm 23mm F1.4 R's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
