Sirui Sirui Sniper 2 Lens Kit with 16mm f/1.2 and 75mm Review
The Sirui Sniper 2 kit delivers stunning f/1.2 bokeh at a crazy low price, but you have to accept mediocre autofocus and no stabilization to get it.
Overview
This Sirui Sniper 2 kit is a one-trick pony, but that trick is spectacular. Forget about versatility. You're getting two lenses—a 16mm and a 75mm—that are both f/1.2 monsters, built for one thing: creating insane, creamy, dreamy backgrounds. If you shoot portraits or creative video and live for that bokeh, this is your kit. Just know going in that it's a specialist, not a daily carry.
Performance
The bokeh is the story here, and it's stunning. With a 99th percentile ranking, the out-of-focus areas are buttery smooth, thanks in part to those 13-blade apertures. The surprise, honestly, is the autofocus. It lands in the 48th percentile, which means it's fine for posed portraits but can hunt a bit in lower light or for fast-moving subjects. Don't expect Sony-level tracking.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Insane f/1.2 aperture on both lenses for crazy subject separation. 99th
- Bokeh quality is top-tier, literally in the 99th percentile. 96th
- Solid build quality feels better than the price suggests. 81th
- Great value for two fast primes if your style matches their focal lengths. 78th
Cons
- Autofocus is just okay—fine for portraits, not for action.
- No image stabilization at all, so keep that shutter speed up.
- Not weather-sealed, so keep it away from the elements.
- The 16mm's 30cm minimum focus distance isn't great for close-ups.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 16 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 13 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
Value & Pricing
At $599 for two f/1.2 lenses, the value is hard to beat if you need what they offer. You're paying for aperture and bokeh quality above all else. If that's your priority, it's a steal. If you need sharpness, fast AF, or stabilization, you're better off putting that money toward a single, more balanced lens.
vs Competition
The Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 is a more versatile single lens with better AF and a more general-purpose focal length, but you lose the extreme bokeh of f/1.2. The Sony 15mm f/1.4 G is in another league for autofocus, sharpness, and build, but it's also way more expensive for just one lens. This Sirui kit sacrifices polish and flexibility to give you two ultra-fast apertures for the price of one mid-tier competitor.
| Spec | Sirui Sirui Sniper 2 Lens Kit with 16mm f/1.2 and 75mm | Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High | Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens | Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16mm | 55mm | 35mm | 35mm | 14-140mm | 25mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 201 | 301 | 371 | 27 | 400 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | STM | STM | — | STM |
| Lens Type | — | — | — | Zoom | Telephoto | — |
Verdict
Buy this kit if you're a portrait or creative shooter who values beautiful blur over everything else. The f/1.2 magic is real and affordable here. Skip it if you need reliable autofocus for kids or pets, shoot in bad weather, or want a single walk-around lens. It's a niche, passionate recommendation for a specific type of photographer.