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Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2
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Sirui · 33 mm · f/1.2 · Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X mount · APS-C

Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2

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KEY FACTS
BrandSirui
Announcement dateNov 2023
Released2023
Production started2023
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Nov 2023
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2023
Production started
2023
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Structure
11 elements in 10 groups
Special Elements
1 ED (Extra-low dispersion) + 1 HR (High refractive index)
Min focal length
33 mm
Max focal length
33 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
33 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.2
Max aperture zoom
1.2
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
40 cm01500

Focus

Autofocus Type
STM (Stepping motor)
Focus Modes
Autofocus with eye AF and object tracking
Focus Breathing
Minimal

Physical

Focus Ring Rotation
360°
Lens weight
404 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
92.2 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
79 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
58 mm
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Lens mount
ⓘ
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, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X

Compatibility

Full Frame Equivalent
~50mm

Features

Image Stabilization
None
Lens Hood
Petal-shaped (included)
Firmware Updates
USB-C port
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No