The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E 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 23mm f1.2 E is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z with a length of 58mm, is 35mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z and Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E 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. Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z weighs 195g, which means it is 186g (48%) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E which has a weight of 381g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E 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 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 15mm F1.7 Z 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 23mm f1.2 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
