Sony E Autofocus

Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2

Focal length: 75 mm
Aperture: f/1.2
Weight: 466 g
Filter diameter: 67 mm
Min. focus distance: 70 cm
Length: 94 mm

Overview

The Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2 is an autofocus telephoto prime for APS-C mirrorless cameras with Sony E, Fujifilm X or Nikon Z mount. Sirui states that it corresponds to roughly a 113mm lens on full frame, which makes it a portrait and close-up lens with strong subject separation. It is the longest lens of the Sniper series, which also includes the 16mm, 23mm, 33mm and 56mm.

Optical design

Sirui lists 13 elements in 9 groups, including 4 high refractive index elements. According to Sirui's comparison table the lens has no ED or aspherical elements. The aperture covers F1.2 to F16 and uses 15 blades. The minimum focus distance is 0.7 m, which is typical for a lens of this focal length but not a close-up lens. The image circle covers APS-C only.

Autofocus and handling

An STM stepping motor drives the focusing. Sirui states that it supports eye AF and object tracking. The focus ring has a throw of 360 degrees, a USB-C port is used for firmware updates and electronic contacts pass lens data to the camera. A round lens hood is supplied, in contrast to the petal-shaped hood of the 16mm.

Build and size

Like the other Sniper lenses it combines carbon fiber, aluminum alloy and a ceramic coating according to Sirui. The filter thread is 67 mm, larger than the 58 mm used by the shorter lenses of the series. Sirui lists 466 g for both the E and X mount versions, with lengths of 94 and 93.8 mm. Dustin Abbott notes that the Sniper lenses are not weather resistant and measured the 75mm at close to 75 mm in diameter.

Where it fits

For portraits on APS-C, the Viltrox AF 75mm F1.2 Pro offers the same focal length and aperture. A shorter option with a view like 85mm on full frame is the Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, and Fujifilm X users can also consider the Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R WR. Wider lenses from the same line are the Sniper 16mm F1.2 and the 23mm, 33mm and 56mm models.

Pros and cons

Pros

F1.2 aperture at a roughly 113mm equivalent view
15 aperture blades
STM autofocus with eye AF and object tracking
Available for Sony E, Fujifilm X and Nikon Z

Cons

466 g and 67 mm filters make it large for APS-C
Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m
No image stabilization in the lens
Not weather resistant according to a hands-on review

Verdict

The Sniper 75mm F1.2 suits APS-C shooters who want a bright portrait telephoto in the Sniper family and accept its size and weight. For a lighter portrait lens the 56mm options are worth a look.

Technical Specifications

min focal length: 75 mm
max focal length: 75 mm
max f (min zoom): f/1.2
max f (max zoom): f/1.2
min. aperture: f/16
Elements: 13
Groups: 9
Weight: 466 g (1.03 lb)
Filter diameter: 67 mm
min focus distance: 70 cm (27.56 in)
Length: 94 mm (3.7 in)
Diameter: –

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Which cameras does the Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2 fit?

The Sirui Sniper 75mm F1.2 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 113 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):: Sony A7R VI, Sony A7 V, Sony FX2, Sony A1 II, Sony A9 III, Sony A7C II, Sony A7CR, Sony ZV-E1, Sony A7R V, Sony A7 IV, Sony A1, Sony FX3, Sony A7S III, Sony A7C, Sony FX6, Sony A7R IV, Sony A9 II, Sony FX9, Sony A7 III, Sony A7R III, Sony A9, Sony A7R II, Sony A7S II, Sony A7 II, Sony A7S, Sony A7, Sony A7R
APS-C:: Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700, Sony FX30, Sony ZV-E10, Sony A6600, Sony A6100, Sony A6400, Sony A6500, Sony A6300, Sony A6000, Sony A5100, Sony A5000, Sony A3000, Sony NEX-5T, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-6, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-F3