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 Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM 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 Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM with a length of 63mm, is 30mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E's 72mm diameter.
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 35g (8%) lighter than the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM which has a weight of 435g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM 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 Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma SD1 Merrill, Sigma SD1 and for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (DX) 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 Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 45mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
