Sirui sniper 16mm f 1 2 vs sigma 16mm f 1 4 dc dn contemporary?

Both are 16mm primes for APS-C, and they frame the same. The difference is aperture and mounts.

The Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 is the one I'd pick if you want the most background blur and low-light speed. On Sony E, Fujifilm X or Nikon Z it gives about the depth of field of f/1.8 on APS-C. It only comes in those three mounts.

The Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is a stop slower, at about f/2.1 equivalent on the same bodies. It's the better choice if you shoot Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds or L-Mount, since it covers all of those too.

Neither is stabilised, and both autofocus. If your camera is Sony, Fujifilm or Nikon, the Sirui is the sharper-looking pick. Otherwise the Sigma is the only one of the two that fits.

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