Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus
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.
About This Lens
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
- Max aperture f/1.2
- Mount Sony E
- Stabilization
- Weight g 880
- Af type STM
- Lens type Wide-Angle
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong macro (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average build (19th percentile) 19th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-Angle |
| Focal Length Min | 56 |
| 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 | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 1.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 23 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus | 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 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount | Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 56mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 13mm | 55-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 880 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 415 | 255 |
| AF Type | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM | Silent Wave Motor |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle | telephoto |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Sniper 56mm Autofocus | 86.5 | 98.6 | 18.6 | 98.1 | 49 | 98.4 | 34 | 62 | 80.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.1 | 84 | 59 | 85.6 | 98.8 | 76.4 | 99.7 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 74.1 | 96.5 | 87.5 | 74.5 | 76.4 | 99.3 | 68 | 80.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.1 | 77 | 74.3 | 71.1 | 91.1 | 70.7 | 95.7 | 89.4 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 F1.4 Z-Mount Compare | 86.5 | 96.5 | 42.2 | 89.2 | 82.5 | 96.2 | 34 | 65 | 80.9 |
| Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Compare | 54.1 | 68.9 | 77.2 | 81.2 | 66.6 | 70.7 | 85.3 | 68 | 92.7 |
Usage Scores
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