Sirui AF 16mm f/1.2 'Sniper' lens review (APS-C)

The autofocus version of Sirui's new APS-C lenses, part of a set of five (but also sold separately).

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All pictures taken by me on a Sony a5100 and a7R III camera.

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[KK-fims]

It is crazy how they managed to make 5 AF 1.2 lenses from 16mm to 75mm that look identical in size and shape.

[martinphilipps]

thank you. I am really surprised, as other tests I saw on YouTube were disastrous.
I would love to see your test of the 23mm and the 33mm versions.

[fricki]

That lack of distortion or vignetting is extremely impressive to me, considering it's an ultrafast ultrawide lens.

[niterunner]

👏 waiting now for the 75 sniper review too 👍🏼

[cashewsyou]

I think a lot of people write these off because other primes are better, but the beauty of these is that you can get a 2-3 maybe even 4 of these lenses at 1.2 for the price of a single higher end prime straight from Sony. These offer awesome value for the price, given the range you can get.

[cmediaproduction]

Thank you for placing THOSE lenses on Full Frame, Im often using them on my A7IV :) GREAT!

[defcry_again]

When I saw 1.2 in such a small body I expected a disaster. This is impressive!

[Javelin]

Super usefull the shot on FF!
Wished to have it for the ttartisan 50mm 0.95 apsc that actualy cover FF

[beepdotboop]

Just bought one this morning, cheaper to get from AliExpress but the shipping is slow. I'm excited to try it out.

[tielmaster]

Damn I'm actually very impressed.

[Patrick-vixr]

Is there a plan for review of new tamron 50-300?

[breadandcircuses]

Great review again Christoph, thank you very much! Are you going to test the other lenses in this line as well? I'd be especially interested in the 24mm version.

[aquss]

That's actually a really great price for a 24mm equiv.

[RiffsRhythm]

If this lens was £100 more than Yongnuo 16mm 1.8. Which would you get? Is this worth the extra price for low light recording (YouTube videos)

[uniqueobr]

Great review as always... :)
When can we expect review of Nikkor Z 35mm f1.4? :)

[rahult]

Hello Chris, please do review on fuji 8-16 f2.8

[scienceinfo]

Does this lens compatible with the focus breathing setting of sony cameras?

[JesusCorrea_]

impressive lens for so little money, will there be a review of the 75mm f1.2?

[AgainstThisWorld]

out of curiosity can I use this on a mirrorless canon R50?

[Vromiaris]

Should I decide to stay in Nikon DX by the end of the year (depends on weather Nikon will release a semi-pro grade DX body) this will be my next lens! Great review!