Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm
The f/1.2 aperture combined with autofocus and eye/object tracking sets this APS-C lens apart, delivering sharp subject isolation and smooth bokeh from its 11-blade diaphragm. A quiet STM motor and minimal focus breathing benefit video work, while the USB-C port adds future-proof firmware updates. It suits Nikon Z APS-C shooters prioritizing environmental portraits and street photography thanks to the 35mm equivalent field of view and strong low-light performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong macro (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 23 |
| Focal Length Max | 23 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 23mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 380 | 540 | 260 | 135 | 350 | 370 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus 23mm | 54.6 | 98.7 | 64.4 | 70.6 | 51.7 | 98.5 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 40.3 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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