The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 E 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 23mm F1.4 E with a length of 72mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 E's 65mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 23mm F1.4 E 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 23mm F1.4 E 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 23mm F1.4 E weighs 260g, which means it is 121g (31%) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E which has a weight of 381g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 23mm F1.4 E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 E:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E:
Lens Mounts
Both the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 E and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Viltrox 23mm F1.4 E has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 E's widest aperture value is
F1.2 .
