Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 vs Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2
Sirui 75mm f/1.2 is 204 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 is a 75mm f/1.2 prime, and the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2 is a 75mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 
Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2 01
Key differences
Why is the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 better than the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2?
- 204 g lighter (466 g vs 670 g)
- Focuses 18 cm closer (0.7 m vs 0.88 m)
- More aperture blades (15 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 77 mm)
- $181 cheaper ($399 launch price vs $580 list price)
- Newer design (2024 vs 2022)
Why is the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2 better than the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 204 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 | Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 75mm |
| 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 | 466 g (16.44 oz) ◆ | 670 g |
| Dimensions | 95.8 mm diameter | 101 x 87 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) ◆ | 0.88 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 15 ◆ | 11 |
| Optical construction | 13 elements in 9 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Price | $399 launch price ◆ | $580 list price |
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Sample frames
Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2
Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 or the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2?
- The Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 weighs 466 g, 204 g less than the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2 (670 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 or the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2?
- The Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 focuses down to 0.7 m, against 0.88 m for the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2.
- Do the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 and the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 or the Viltrox AF 75 mm f/1.2 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Sirui Sniper 75 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 204 g lighter to carry.