Sirui Sniper AF 23mm F/1.2

Wide-angle prime lens • Digital era

Announced:
· November 2023
Production status:
● In production
Country of design:
· PRC (People's Republic of China)
Original name:
· SIRUI 23mm F1.2 APS-C AF
Class:
· Ultra-fast APS-C-format wide-angle prime lens
· Professional model

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	APS-C
Focal length:	23mm
Speed:	F/1.2
Lens construction:	12 elements in 11 groups
Lens construction:	6 HRI
Mount:	Fujifilm X
	Nikon Z
	Sony E
Diagonal angle of view:	63.5° (Fujifilm X APS-C)
	63.1° (Nikon Z APS-C)
	63.1° (Sony NEX/a/ZV APS-C)
On Fujifilm X APS-C [1.52x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	35mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.8 (in terms of depth of field)
On Nikon Z APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	35.2mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.8 (in terms of depth of field)
On Sony NEX/a/ZV APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	35.2mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera
Number of blades:	11 (eleven)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.30m
Magnification ratio:	<No data>
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	Unknown type
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	Determined by the camera
Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS):
Built-in OIS:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	380g (Fujifilm X)
	386g (Nikon Z)
	381g (Sony E)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀?×92.2mm (Fujifilm X)
	⌀?×94.2mm (Nikon Z)
	⌀?×92.5mm (Sony E)
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 58mm
Lens hood:	Bayonet-type petal-shaped
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

For manufacturer description, please refer to the page dedicated to the SIRUI AF 33/1.2 lens.

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■Nikon Z mount (5)
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■Nikon Z mount (5) · APS-C
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■Sony E mount (19)
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Sony FE 24mm F/2.8 G [SEL24F28G] • ⌀49		2021 ●	compare	5	1
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Tamron 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD F051 • ⌀67		2019 ●	compare	5	2
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2019) · Full frame · Much slower · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 11) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.12m vs 0.30m) · Much lighter (215g vs 381g) · Smaller (64mm vs 92.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Tokina FiRIN 20mm F/2 FE • ⌀62	Pro	2018 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2018) · Full frame · Slower · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Heavier (464g vs 381g) · Slightly smaller (81.5mm vs 92.5mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Viltrox Air AF 20mm F/2.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀52	Pro	2023 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Full frame · Much slower · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 11) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.19m vs 0.30m) · Much lighter (157g vs 381g) · Smaller (59.5mm vs 92.5mm) · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Viltrox AF 24mm F/1.8 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀55		2020 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2020) · Full frame · Slower · Aspherical design · Has aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Slightly lighter (340g vs 381g) · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (55mm vs 58mm) HIDE
ZEISS Batis Distagon T* 25mm F/2 • E67		2015 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (2015) · Full frame · Slower · Aspherical design · Floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Slightly lighter (335g vs 381g) · Slightly smaller (78mm vs 92.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (67mm vs 58mm) HIDE

■Sony E mount (8) · APS-C
Sigma 23mm F/1.4 DC DN \| C • ⌀52	Pro	2023 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly slower · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly lighter (330g vs 381g) · Slightly smaller (78.9mm vs 92.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
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Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2011) · Slightly narrower angle of view · Slower · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 11) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.16m vs 0.30m) · Much lighter (225g vs 381g) · Smaller (66mm vs 92.5mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Sony E 20mm F/2.8 [SEL20F28] • ⌀49 • Pancake lens		2013 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (2013) · Slightly wider angle of view · Much slower · Simpler optical design · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 11) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Much lighter (69g vs 381g) · Much smaller (20.4mm vs 92.5mm) · Pancake lens · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 58mm) HIDE
TTArtisan AF 23mm F/1.8 ED • ⌀52		2025 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Slower · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Much lighter (210g vs 381g) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) NOTE: Not enough data to compare lens weight or lens length for this mount. HIDE
Tokina atx-m 23mm F/1.4 E / X • ⌀52	Pro	2020 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (2020) · Slightly slower · Has aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Lighter (276g vs 381g) · Smaller (72mm vs 92.5mm) · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Viltrox AF 23mm F/1.4 ED IF STM • ⌀52	Pro	2020 ●	compare	4	0
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (2020) · Slightly slower · Has aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Lighter (260g vs 381g) · Smaller (72mm vs 92.5mm) · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Viltrox Air AF 25mm F/1.7 ASPH ED IF STM • ⌀52		2025 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Slightly narrower angle of view · Slower · Aspherical design · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Much lighter (170g vs 381g) · Smaller (56.4mm vs 92.5mm) · Fluorine coating · Smaller filter size (52mm vs 58mm) HIDE
Yongnuo 23mm F/1.4 DA DSM WL • ⌀58	Pro	2024 ●	compare	3	0
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly slower · Has aperture ring · Less diaphragm blades (9 vs 11) · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Fluorine coating HIDE