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Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2
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Sirui · f/1.2 · Sony E mount

Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2

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KEY FACTS
BrandSirui
Release Year2023
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E APS-C
What We Like
+Ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture at affordable price point ($349 USD)
+STM autofocus with eye AF and object tracking for video work
+Minimal focus breathing and smooth bokeh rendering
+Available in three finishes and multiple mounts for consistency
+Light weight (~404g) for extended handheld use
+Superior bokeh quality compared to most competing APS-C lenses
Worth Knowing
−Soft rendering at f/1.2 with low contrast—best used stopping down to f/1.8
−Some chromatic fringing, particularly visible on high-resolution sensors
−No weather sealing or internal gaskets
−Low maximum magnification (~0.1x) limits close-focus capabilities

General

Brand
Sirui
Release Year
2023
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E APS-C
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Read our notes on general
The Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2 is an ultra-fast prime lens with shallow depth of field and high-quality bokeh designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It features quick autofocus with eye and object tracking and an STM motor that ensures quiet focus operation with minimal focus breathing. Modern AF lenses with an aperture of f/1.2 typically cost over $2000, making this lens at $349 excellent value. The lens exhibits a "dreamy" soft rendering at large apertures but improves significantly in contrast and detail at smaller apertures like f/1.8.

Physical

Lens Weight
404 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
79 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
92.2 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
33 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.2
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No