The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 33mm f1.2 E is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Samyang 35mm F1.2 with a length of 74mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Samyang 35mm F1.2's 68mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E and Samyang 35mm F1.2 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E and the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 33mm f1.2 E weighs 400g, which means it is 20g (4%) lighter than the Samyang 35mm F1.2 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 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 33mm f1.2 E:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 35mm F1.2:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Samyang 35mm F1.2 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and
Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Samyang 35mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
