The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E 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 Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E with a length of 56mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E's 65mm 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 15mm F1.7 E weighs 180g, which means it is 206g (53%) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X which has a weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E and the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E 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 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
Viltrox 15mm F1.7 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 15mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 X is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
