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Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2
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Sirui · f/1.2 · Sony E mount

Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2

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KEY FACTS
BrandSirui
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E APS-C
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
Release Year
2024
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 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.

Physical

Lens Weight
466 g
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
75 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
75 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
15020
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.
70 cm01500