Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3
A trio of f/1.2 autofocus lenses—23mm, 33mm, and 56mm—covers a useful range for Sony E-mount APS-C cameras, delivering bright, shallow depth-of-field imagery. The consistent fast aperture across all three lenses simplifies exposure settings and provides uniform bokeh rendering, while their compact build keeps the kit portable. This lens set is best for Sony APS-C portrait photographers and low-light shooters who need a cohesive set of primes without switching systems.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | - | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | - | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3 | 53.7 | 95.5 | 33.6 | 13.9 | 21.2 | 98.4 | 33.6 | 25.7 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.7 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.4 | 82.8 | 68 | 71.4 | 36.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 80.4 | 86 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
Usage Scores
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