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 Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X and Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X and the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z 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. Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X weighs 380g, which means it is 180g (32%) lighter than the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z 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 X:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z has the Nikon Z 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 X 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 Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
