Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
Sirui
65 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 56 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | HD Nano coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 600 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.15x★ |
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)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm0.222score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.145score per dollar
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
