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Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus 56mm
The f/1.2 maximum aperture and 11-blade diaphragm deliver exceptional subject isolation and a dreamy bokeh at a budget-friendly price point for APS-C Sony shooters. Its STM autofocus supports reliable eye tracking with minimal focus breathing, while the lightweight ceramic-coated body and uniform color tone across the Sniper series aid consistent, handheld video work. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers seeking an affordable, fast prime for low-light shooting and artistic depth of field control.
Focal length 56mm
Aperture 16
Mount FUJIFILM X
Weight 419 g
af type STM
lens type prime
57 Overall Score
Price CA$388
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 600 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus 56mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 419 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus 56mm | 86.9 | 52.8 | 58.1 | 46.9 | 49.1 | 49.5 | 34.2 | 71.1 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
Price
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