Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
Sirui
65 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Canon
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
