Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2
Sirui · 33 mm · f/1.2 · Sniper
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
64
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Sirui |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Sniper |
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 |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 404 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 79 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 92.2 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 58 mm |
Optics90/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 33 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.2 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 46.42° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 40 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.1x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features19/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction38/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 11 |
| Groups | 10 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |