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Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2
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Sirui · 75 mm · f/1.2 · Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z mount · APS-C

Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2

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KEY FACTS
BrandSirui
Announcement dateJun 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Impressive creamy bokeh and shallow depth of field from f/1.2 aperture perfect for portraits
+Lightweight and compact at 466g, significantly lighter than competing f/1.2 telephoto lenses
+Excellent autofocus performance with STM motor for smooth and silent focusing with eye AF tracking
+Outstanding value at ~$349 USD, nearly half the price of competing fast telephoto primes
+Beautiful optical quality when stopped down with high contrast and minimal focus breathing ideal for video
+Available in three color finishes and three different camera mounts with consistent design
Worth Knowing
−Slight edge sharpness softness at maximum aperture, particularly in corners, requiring f/1.8 or smaller for optimal sharpness
−Autofocus can struggle in challenging conditions like fast-moving subjects in action photography
−No physical aperture ring or manual focus/autofocus switch on barrel
−Requires ND filters for outdoor shooting at f/1.2 due to extremely fast aperture limiting practical use in bright light

General

Brand
Sirui
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jun 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 is a budget-friendly telephoto prime that punches well above its price point for portrait and video work. The combination of this lens's capabilities, the image quality and focusing performance, plus the fact that it's probably the cheapest lens of its kind, makes it one of the best budget lenses for mirrorless cameras. The speed and accuracy can actually catch up with most non-flagship line lenses, even from the main camera brands, though at its price point the lens gives up some very slight edge sharpness but the bokeh is impressive and makes portrait-shooting a delight.

Optics

Min Aperture
f/16
Optical Formula
13 elements in 9 groups
Special Elements
4 High Refractive Index Glass elements
Max Magnification
~0.12x
Min focal length
75 mm
Max focal length
75 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
75 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
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
15020
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
70 cm01500

Autofocus

Type
Autofocus with Eye AF and Object Tracking
Motor
STM (Stepping Motor)
Focus Breathing
Minimal

Build

Material
Carbon fiber body with metal and plastic barrel
Sensor Format
APS-C (designed for crop sensor, compatible with full-frame)
Weather Sealed
No
Finish Options
Black, White, Silver

Video

Focus Breathing
Minimal
Aberration Control
Well-controlled
Firmware Updates
USB-C port for firmware updates
Accessories
Included cylindrical lens hood

Physical

Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
75 mm
Lens weight
466 g
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, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C