Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2
Sirui · 75 mm · f/1.2 · Sniper
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
60
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Sirui |
| Release Year | 2024 |
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. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 466 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 80 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 75 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. | 67 mm |
Optics90/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 75 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 | 21° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 15020 |
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. | 70 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.14x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
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 |  Round |
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. | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
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 |