Sirui Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (FUJIFILM Review
For $319, the Sirui 75mm f/1.2 gives you some of the creamiest bokeh you can buy, but you'll have to live with just-okay autofocus and no weather sealing.
Overview
The Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 is a one-trick pony, but that trick is absolutely spectacular. If you want to shoot portraits on a Fujifilm APS-C camera with the most dramatic, creamy, and dreamy background blur you can get, this is your lens. Just know that everything else about it is a compromise. It's a specialist, not a generalist, and it's built like one.
Performance
The bokeh is the star here, and it's not subtle. With a 100th percentile ranking, backgrounds melt away into a beautiful, smooth blur that makes your subject pop like crazy. The autofocus was a bit of a letdown, though. It's functional, but it's not fast or confident, especially in lower light. For the price, you're paying for the glass, not the motors.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The f/1.2 aperture creates absolutely insane, creamy bokeh. 100th
- It's surprisingly compact and light for such a fast telephoto prime. 96th
- The 15-blade aperture keeps the bokeh balls looking nice even when stopped down. 76th
- For the price, the optical quality is genuinely impressive. 67th
Cons
- Autofocus is just okay. It hunts sometimes and isn't the quietest.
- No weather sealing means you're staying indoors or in perfect conditions.
- The 0.7m minimum focus distance is a real limitation for anything close-up.
- It's a pure portrait lens. Don't even think about using it for travel or video.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 75 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
Value & Pricing
At $319, it's a steal for the optical performance you get in its specific niche. You're not paying for fancy features like stabilization or weather sealing, you're paying for that f/1.2 magic. If your main goal is portrait photography, it's absolutely worth it.
vs Competition
Don't confuse this with a do-it-all lens like the Viltrox 35mm f/1.7. The Viltrox is more versatile and better for video, but its bokeh can't touch the Sirui's. For pure portrait power on a budget, the Sirui wins. If you need Fujifilm's reliability and faster AF, you'd look at their 56mm f/1.2, but you'll pay three times as much. The Sirui is for the photographer who prioritizes look over everything else.
Verdict
Buy this lens if you shoot Fujifilm and live for portrait photography. The bokeh is unmatched at this price. Skip it if you need reliable autofocus for events, want to shoot video, or need a lens that can do more than one thing really well. It's a specialist tool, and a fantastic one at that.