Sirui Sniper Series f/1.2 AF 3 23-56mm

Sirui Sniper Series f/1.2 AF 3 23-56mm

Sirui
75 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Sigma
93 Overall Score

Scores

Street
Sirui
78
Sigma
99
Video Cinema
Sirui
76
Sigma
95
Professional
Sirui
69
Sigma
93
Portrait
Sirui
83
Sigma
90
Macro
Sirui
65
Sigma
87
Budget
Sirui
79
Sigma
80
Wildlife Sports
Sirui
58
Sigma
73
Landscape
Sirui
50
Sigma
73
Travel
Sirui
55
Sigma
71

Specifications

Sirui Sniper Series f/1.2 AF 3 23-56mmSigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Optics
Typeprimeprime
Focal Length Min23 mm12 mm
Focal Length Max56 mm12 mm
Elements1214
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements—3★
ED Elements—2★
Coating—Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.4
Min Aperturef/1.2f/1.4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades11★9
Build
MountSony ECanon RF
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.40 kg0.23 kg★
Filter Thread58 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTM★stepping motor
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance300 mm172 mm★
Max Magnification—1:8.4★

Pros & Cons

Sirui Sniper Series f/1.2 AF 3 23-56mm

  • Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong versatility (77th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (29th percentile)

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm

Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm Better at:

MacroStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports