The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 and the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X 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 16mm f1.2 X is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 with a length of 75mm, is 19mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 16mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X'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. Sony FE 16mm F1.8 weighs 304g, which means it is 82g (21%) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X which has a weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 16mm F1.8:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 16mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X has the Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16mm but while Sony FE 16mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
