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Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3 23mm
Combining constant f/1.2 aperture, Sony E-mount autofocus, and an 11-blade diaphragm across 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm focal lengths, this three-prime kit delivers smooth bokeh and strong low-light performance in a light 404g per-lens build. Its strong budget score (80.1/100) reflects exceptional value for a trio of fast primes, making shallow depth-of-field work far more accessible. Best for Sony APS-C portrait and event photographers who need a complete indoor/low-light prime setup without the cost or heft of larger full-frame glass.
Focal length 23-56mm
Aperture f/1.2
Mount FUJIFILM X
Weight 404 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
72 Overall Score
Price CA$1,018
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 23 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | 1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3 23mm | 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 | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 23-56mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 404 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3 23mm | 54.5 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 66.9 | 49.1 | 98.6 | 77 | 53.4 | 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 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| 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 |
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