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 (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
- Below average macro (12th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average build (31st 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | - | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | - | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 315 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| 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 | 54.6 | 95.9 | 31.2 | 11.8 | 18.3 | 98.5 | 33.6 | 22.4 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 96.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 81.5 | 85.6 | 69 | 69.2 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83 | 50.2 | 90.2 | 85.6 | 93.1 | 63.9 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.3 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.1 | 88 | 98.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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