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Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16mm
The f/1.2 aperture and 16mm wide-angle perspective on APS-C sensors excel in low light and deliver expansive depth-of-field control, with STM autofocus enabling silent, precise eye-detection tracking. A sturdy aluminum barrel houses a 14-element optical design that includes two aspherical and three ED elements to suppress distortion, while the 13-blade diaphragm produces exceptionally smooth bokeh. This lens is best for Nikon Z APS-C photographers focused on environmental portraiture and close-up macro work who can manage its 1043g weight.
Focal length 16mm
Aperture 16
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 403 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
59 Overall Score
Price CA$444
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Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 16 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | 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 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 403 | 726 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 16mm | 54.5 | 57.7 | 59.8 | 66.9 | 70.9 | 49.5 | 34.2 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 98.3 |
| 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 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 99.5 |
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