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Crop Camera Lens Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus Wide Angle for Fujifilm X Mount Black

The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 camera lens is a prime lens designed for APS-C cameras with a Fujifilm X Mount. Its STM motor autofocus supports eye and subject tracking, even when the subject is moving,...

The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 camera lens is a prime lens designed for APS-C cameras with a Fujifilm X Mount. Its STM motor autofocus supports eye and subject tracking, even when the subject is moving, while operating quietly with minimal focus breathing. The large maximum aperture of f/1.2 creates a shallow depth of field and bokeh, while the high-refractive...

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Description

The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 camera lens is a prime lens designed for APS-C cameras with a Fujifilm X Mount. Its STM motor autofocus supports eye and subject tracking, even when the subject is moving, while operating quietly with minimal focus breathing. The large maximum aperture of f/1.2 creates a shallow depth of field and bokeh, while the high-refractive elements help reduce the lens’s size, flare, and ghosting.

The 11-blade aperture contributes to the bokeh rendering. The lens is suitable for portraits, street photography, travel, and architectural interior shots.

  • Type: Wide-angle prime lens
  • Focal length: 23 mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.2
  • Minimum aperture: f/16
  • Compatibility: Fujifilm X Mount
  • Sensor type: Crop frame (APS-C)
  • Autofocus: Yes
  • Filter diameter: 58 mm
  • Weight: 380 g
  • Color: Black
  • Use: Portrait, street, travel, and architectural interior photography

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Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

Type
Wide Angle
Lens Type
Fixed Focal Length
Sensor Type
Crop Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
1.2
Minimum Aperture (f)
16
Filter Diameter
58 mm
Focal Length
23 mm
Weight
380 gr
Mount
Fujifilm X
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
Portrait Photography

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (2)

Reviews

  1. 1
  2. 4 stars
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  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
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  5. 1 star
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  • I have used the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 quite a bit on the X-T50, and it is a lens that left me with mixed but ultimately positive impressions.

    The first thing that stands out is, of course, the f/1.2 aperture. In low light, but also for portraits or more generally in shots where you want to isolate the subject, the lens can produce a very beautiful result and quite strong separation for APS-C. The bokeh is smooth, and the lens has a character that I personally prefer over a lens that is simply "razor sharp" from edge to edge.

    Another positive is its build quality. It is metal, looks and feels much more expensive than its price category, and generally does not give you the impression that you bought a cheap third-party lens. However, it is relatively heavy for a 23mm lens, at about 380 grams, which is noticeable on the X-T50.

    The autofocus is quite good for most uses. I would not put it in the same category as the top Fujifilm lenses in terms of speed and consistency, especially when the subject is far away or moving quickly, but in everyday use it did not create any serious problems for me. With firmware updates, its behavior can also improve.

    Where a little caution is needed is with f/1.2. This is not a lens you buy to shoot everything at f/1.2 and expect absolute sharpness. Wide open, it has a more distinctive behavior, with the center being quite good but the image softening more toward the edges. When stopped down a bit, the image improves noticeably.

    And for me, that is where much of its charm lies. It is not a lens that tries to be perfect at everything. It is a bright 23mm with character, which can deliver a very nice image when you know when to use it.

    On the X-T50, 23mm works like about 35mm full frame and is a very useful focal length for general use, street, events, environmental portraits, and quite a few professional jobs. Even so, after the use I have had, I now understand that for my own work I also need longer focal lengths. At conferences, sports, or generally when I cannot get close to the subject, the 23mm simply cannot do the job of a more "zoomed-in" lens.

    Overall, for the money, I consider it a very interesting lens. It is not perfect and it has its compromises, but the f/1.2, the beautiful rendering, the build quality, and the autofocus combined with its price make it a very good choice for someone who wants a bright prime with character and not just the most technically perfect lens.

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  • giorgos_r___
    3
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    This review is about the mount: Nikon Z

    While the lens shows great interest in its capabilities for crop systems, it has such slow focus that it practically throws all the video capabilities in the trash. Don't get it for video. For photos, if you don't mind the slow focus, it's a very nice little lens.

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  • I have used the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 quite a bit on the X-T50, and it is a lens that left me with mixed but ultimately positive impressions.

    The first thing that stands out is, of course, the f/1.2 aperture. In low light, but also for portraits or more generally in shots where you want to isolate the subject, the lens can produce a very beautiful result and quite strong separation for APS-C. The bokeh is smooth, and the lens has a character that I personally prefer over a lens that is simply "razor sharp" from edge to edge.

    Another positive is its build quality. It is metal, looks and feels much more expensive than its price category, and generally does not give you the impression that you bought a cheap third-party lens. However, it is relatively heavy for a 23mm lens, at about 380 grams, which is noticeable on the X-T50.

    The autofocus is quite good for most uses. I would not put it in the same category as the top Fujifilm lenses in terms of speed and consistency, especially when the subject is far away or moving quickly, but in everyday use it did not create any serious problems for me. With firmware updates, its behavior can also improve.

    Where a little caution is needed is with f/1.2. This is not a lens you buy to shoot everything at f/1.2 and expect absolute sharpness. Wide open, it has a more distinctive behavior, with the center being quite good but the image softening more toward the edges. When stopped down a bit, the image improves noticeably.

    And for me, that is where much of its charm lies. It is not a lens that tries to be perfect at everything. It is a bright 23mm with character, which can deliver a very nice image when you know when to use it.

    On the X-T50, 23mm works like about 35mm full frame and is a very useful focal length for general use, street, events, environmental portraits, and quite a few professional jobs. Even so, after the use I have had, I now understand that for my own work I also need longer focal lengths. At conferences, sports, or generally when I cannot get close to the subject, the 23mm simply cannot do the job of a more "zoomed-in" lens.

    Overall, for the money, I consider it a very interesting lens. It is not perfect and it has its compromises, but the f/1.2, the beautiful rendering, the build quality, and the autofocus combined with its price make it a very good choice for someone who wants a bright prime with character and not just the most technically perfect lens.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • While the lens shows great interest in its capabilities for crop systems, it has such slow focus that it practically throws all the video capabilities in the trash. Don't get it for video. For photos, if you don't mind the slow focus, it's a very nice little lens.

    Translated from Greek ·
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Description & Specifications

The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 camera lens is a prime lens designed for APS-C cameras with a Fujifilm X Mount. Its STM motor autofocus supports eye and subject tracking, even when the subject is moving, while operating quietly with minimal focus breathing. The large maximum aperture of f/1.2 creates a shallow depth of field and bokeh, while the high-refractive elements help reduce the lens’s size, flare, and ghosting.

The 11-blade aperture contributes to the bokeh rendering. The lens is suitable for portraits, street photography, travel, and architectural interior shots.

  • Type: Wide-angle prime lens
  • Focal length: 23 mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/1.2
  • Minimum aperture: f/16
  • Compatibility: Fujifilm X Mount
  • Sensor type: Crop frame (APS-C)
  • Autofocus: Yes
  • Filter diameter: 58 mm
  • Weight: 380 g
  • Color: Black
  • Use: Portrait, street, travel, and architectural interior photography

Manufacturer

Dimensions

Type
Wide Angle
Lens Type
Fixed Focal Length
Sensor Type
Crop Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
1.2
Minimum Aperture (f)
16
Filter Diameter
58 mm
Focal Length
23 mm
Weight
380 gr
Mount
Fujifilm X
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
Portrait Photography

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (2)

  1. 1
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • I have used the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 quite a bit on the X-T50, and it is a lens that left me with mixed but ultimately positive impressions.

    The first thing that stands out is, of course, the f/1.2 aperture. In low light, but also for portraits or more generally in shots where you want to isolate the subject, the lens can produce a very beautiful result and quite strong separation for APS-C. The bokeh is smooth, and the lens has a character that I personally prefer over a lens that is simply "razor sharp" from edge to edge.

    Another positive is its build quality. It is metal, looks and feels much more expensive than its price category, and generally does not give you the impression that you bought a cheap third-party lens. However, it is relatively heavy for a 23mm lens, at about 380 grams, which is noticeable on the X-T50.

    The autofocus is quite good for most uses. I would not put it in the same category as the top Fujifilm lenses in terms of speed and consistency, especially when the subject is far away or moving quickly, but in everyday use it did not create any serious problems for me. With firmware updates, its behavior can also improve.

    Where a little caution is needed is with f/1.2. This is not a lens you buy to shoot everything at f/1.2 and expect absolute sharpness. Wide open, it has a more distinctive behavior, with the center being quite good but the image softening more toward the edges. When stopped down a bit, the image improves noticeably.

    And for me, that is where much of its charm lies. It is not a lens that tries to be perfect at everything. It is a bright 23mm with character, which can deliver a very nice image when you know when to use it.

    On the X-T50, 23mm works like about 35mm full frame and is a very useful focal length for general use, street, events, environmental portraits, and quite a few professional jobs. Even so, after the use I have had, I now understand that for my own work I also need longer focal lengths. At conferences, sports, or generally when I cannot get close to the subject, the 23mm simply cannot do the job of a more "zoomed-in" lens.

    Overall, for the money, I consider it a very interesting lens. It is not perfect and it has its compromises, but the f/1.2, the beautiful rendering, the build quality, and the autofocus combined with its price make it a very good choice for someone who wants a bright prime with character and not just the most technically perfect lens.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • giorgos_r___
    3
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the mount: Nikon Z

    While the lens shows great interest in its capabilities for crop systems, it has such slow focus that it practically throws all the video capabilities in the trash. Don't get it for video. For photos, if you don't mind the slow focus, it's a very nice little lens.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • I have used the Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 quite a bit on the X-T50, and it is a lens that left me with mixed but ultimately positive impressions.

    The first thing that stands out is, of course, the f/1.2 aperture. In low light, but also for portraits or more generally in shots where you want to isolate the subject, the lens can produce a very beautiful result and quite strong separation for APS-C. The bokeh is smooth, and the lens has a character that I personally prefer over a lens that is simply "razor sharp" from edge to edge.

    Another positive is its build quality. It is metal, looks and feels much more expensive than its price category, and generally does not give you the impression that you bought a cheap third-party lens. However, it is relatively heavy for a 23mm lens, at about 380 grams, which is noticeable on the X-T50.

    The autofocus is quite good for most uses. I would not put it in the same category as the top Fujifilm lenses in terms of speed and consistency, especially when the subject is far away or moving quickly, but in everyday use it did not create any serious problems for me. With firmware updates, its behavior can also improve.

    Where a little caution is needed is with f/1.2. This is not a lens you buy to shoot everything at f/1.2 and expect absolute sharpness. Wide open, it has a more distinctive behavior, with the center being quite good but the image softening more toward the edges. When stopped down a bit, the image improves noticeably.

    And for me, that is where much of its charm lies. It is not a lens that tries to be perfect at everything. It is a bright 23mm with character, which can deliver a very nice image when you know when to use it.

    On the X-T50, 23mm works like about 35mm full frame and is a very useful focal length for general use, street, events, environmental portraits, and quite a few professional jobs. Even so, after the use I have had, I now understand that for my own work I also need longer focal lengths. At conferences, sports, or generally when I cannot get close to the subject, the 23mm simply cannot do the job of a more "zoomed-in" lens.

    Overall, for the money, I consider it a very interesting lens. It is not perfect and it has its compromises, but the f/1.2, the beautiful rendering, the build quality, and the autofocus combined with its price make it a very good choice for someone who wants a bright prime with character and not just the most technically perfect lens.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • While the lens shows great interest in its capabilities for crop systems, it has such slow focus that it practically throws all the video capabilities in the trash. Don't get it for video. For photos, if you don't mind the slow focus, it's a very nice little lens.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
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