Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 vs Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro
Sirui 56mm f/1.2 is 148 g lighter. Viltrox 56mm f/1.2 focuses 10 cm closer.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 is a 56mm f/1.2 prime, and the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro is a 56mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 
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Key differences
Why is the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 better than the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro?
- 148 g lighter (427 g vs 575 g)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 67 mm)
- $231 cheaper ($349 launch price vs $580 list price)
Why is the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro better than the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.5 m vs 0.6 m)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2023)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 148 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 | Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56mm | 56mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 427 g ◆ | 575 g (20.28 oz) |
| Dimensions | 0 x 94.2 mm | 92 x 78.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.6 m | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 11 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Price | $349 launch price ◆ | $580 list price |
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Sample frames
Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 or the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro?
- The Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 weighs 427 g, 148 g less than the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro (575 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 or the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro?
- The Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro focuses down to 0.5 m, against 0.6 m for the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2.
- Do the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 and the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 or the Viltrox AF 56 mm f/1.2 Pro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sirui Sniper 56 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 148 g lighter to carry.
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