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 X and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 X with a length of 92mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 X's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 X and Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 X and the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II 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 X weighs 398g, which means it is 297g (42%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II which has a weight of 695g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 X has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a 82mm 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 X:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
Lens Mounts
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 X 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 Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm .
