The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 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. Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E with a length of 93mm, is 113mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 also has a larger diameter of 85mm compared to the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 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 56mm f1.2 E weighs 422g, which means it is 558g (56%) lighter than the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 which has a weight of 980g.
Filter Threads
The Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 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 56mm f1.2 E:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E and the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Focal Range
Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 has a focal range of 50-135mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75 - 202.5mm .
