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Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm
Delivering a rare combination of F1.2 brightness and reliable autofocus at this price point, the 56mm lens (84mm full-frame equivalent) uses an STM motor with eye tracking and an 11-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh. Its lightweight 380g aluminum-carbon body and minimal focus breathing make it equally capable for handheld video work, while ED glass controls flare and ghosting. This lens is best for budget-conscious Sony E-mount APS-C portrait and video shooters who need a fast, silent autofocus lens with a classic portrait field of view.
Focal length 56mm
Aperture 16
Mount Sony E
Weight 422 g
af type STM
lens type prime
66 Overall Score
Price CA$370
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| Focal Length Max | 56 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| 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 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 2166 | 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 | 55-200mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 422 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 56mm | 86.9 | 52.8 | 57.4 | 46.9 | 73.5 | 49.5 | 63.5 | 34.2 | 71.2 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 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 | 30.1 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| 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 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
Price
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