Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3

Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3

Sirui
40 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Sony
90 Overall Score

Scores

Budget
Sirui
43
Sony
100
Street
Sirui
48
Sony
89
Travel
Sirui
19
Sony
85
Wildlife Sports
Sirui
32
Sony
84
Portrait
Sirui
66
Sony
83
Video Cinema
Sirui
43
Sony
83
Professional
Sirui
35
Sony
73
Landscape
Sirui
17
Sony
73
Macro
Sirui
20
Sony
70

Specifications

Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Optics
Type—zoom
Focal Length Min—18 mm
Focal Length Max—135 mm
Elements—16
Groups—12
Aspherical Elements—1★
ED Elements—2★
Aperture
Max Aperturef/1.2f/3.5
Min Aperturef/1.23.5-5.6
Constant—✗
Diaphragm Blades—7★
Build
Mount—Sony E
Format—APS-C★
Weight—0.33 kg★
Filter Thread—55 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusLinear motor★
Stabilization—✓★
Focus
Min Focus Distance—450 mm★
Max Magnification—0.29x★

Pros & Cons

Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3

  • Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average social proof (25th percentile)
  • Below average build (32nd percentile)

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 30.053score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 2.1x better value for money

Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 19 specs.

Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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