The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E and the Sirui Sniper 75mm 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 75mm f1.2 X is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E with a length of 76mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 X also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E's 69mm 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. Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E weighs 335g, which means it is 131g (28%) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 X which has a weight of 466g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 X 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 Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 X:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 X 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
75mm but while Viltrox 75mm f1.8 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 X's widest aperture value is
F1.2.
