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 Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF 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 Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF with a length of 92mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF has a larger diameter of 73mm 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 160g (28%) lighter than the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF 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 33mm f1.2 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
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 Viltrox 27mm F1.2 Pro XF 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.
