The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z 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 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z with a length of 85mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z 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. Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z weighs 360g, which means it is 26g (6%) lighter than the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z which has a weight of 386g.
Filter Threads
Both the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z 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
Both the Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z and the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
23mm but while Yongnuo 23mm F1.4S Z has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 Z's widest aperture value is
F1.2 .
