Sirui AF 75mm f/1.2 'Sniper' lens review (APS-C)

[@GrandmasterBBC]

That is an intriguing lens. This is actually a focal range that is missing from my prime lenses for the a6400. And that crazy fast aperture adds a lot of value. At the time of you posting this video, it is currently on sale in all colors for $319 in the US. I may have to grab one of these and try it out. Thank you for the outstanding review.

[@GemmaHentsch]

I would go for the 75mm Samyang, I bought it before I went full frame but it remains my favourite street photography lens combo with my a6400… It’s tiny and amazing on focal length…

[@tridinh1011]

just get the viltrox 75 for 100$ more

[@Xhsr268]

Get the Viltrox 75, absolutely fantastic image quality.

[@angelsjoker8190]

Yeah, there needs to be a comparison video. From my memory, the Viltrox video sounded better in all aspects except focus speed.

[@drchtct]

Well, this one is 460g, the Viltrox is 670g, that’s significant despite softer images at 1.2, probably good enough for most shopping in the budget category

[@nicedward7544]

This is still a decent lens. $150-$200 cheaper than the viltrox. Smaller and lighter as well.

[@trym2121]

This one has more 3d pop than flat viltrox. I'd get this one if you're into more artistic approach

[@nicedward7544]

@@trym2121 I feel like it comes down to how much glass is in the actual thing. All my 5 and 6 element lenses are magical. I have clinical lenses that I need unfortunately too that have like 20 elements in 10 groups lol. I have yet to try any modern lenses that go off old designs though. I just have old ass stuff

[@edwardnoble9897]

Interesting that you have it on the A5100 as I had it on that for a while too to make a super light combo. Interestingly that combo weight works out as one of the highest scoring entrance pupil per kilogram I have ever seen (88:1), beating the Samyang 75/1.8 by a bit. For bokeh panos this lens is one of my favourites now and I have always advocated for full frame until now. I cannot believe the price of this thing!

[@xiaorishu]

I've just attached this onto my Sony ZV-E10 camera but the screen displays f/1.4 instead of f/1.2 😰 I wish this lens has an aperture ring ..

[@IamShopping]

Great review. Thanks! 🤗People really need a comparison review of this lens vs the Viltrox 75/1.2.

[@habefastalles]

Better go with the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2. Excelent sharpnes at f/1.2, no Color Fringing and very good resistant of Flaring. In all Way`s the better Choice. Greets from Germany.

[@trym2121]

This one has more character than flat rendering viltrox

[@aNumberOne]

for the price of the viltrox you can get the sniper 16mm and 75mm 1.2

[@mongini1]

@@aNumberOne both of which you have to stop down significantly to achieve the image quality the viltrox gives you wide open... The 2 Viltrox Pro lenses I have are by far the cheapest ones I own, the others start at around double their prices, yet they are optically the best in my bag.

[@tridinh1011]

@@aNumberOne and you cant use either of them at the advertised maximum aperture? at that point, just buy one of the TTArt 16mm 2.8 and the viltrox 75

[@aNumberOne]

@@tridinh1011 I used them for video @ 1.2 and it’s more then enough. the 16mm and 75mm are sharper than the other lenses in the set.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Thanks so much Chris 👍. Looks great in that colour on the white Sony body too 👌

[@GemmaHentsch]

Would love to see a comparison of the 75s (including my personal favourite the Samyang) although there’s a bit of me that’s tempted by the f1.2

[@jcg4350]

Stormtrooper Glossy White is a bold color choice, but it suits the white Sony A5100. Doubt that it will stand the test of time, though. Elegant but ephemeral.

[@cooperchops]

Hi Chris, love your reviews, thanks for a great channel! I just wanted to ask a general question about testing autofocus lenses, do you carry out any micro adjustment of the lenses before doing the chart tests? Thanks.

[@thecaveofthedead]

A really nice lower cost option. It seems like if a longish portrait lens is your thing though it might be worth spending more on the Viltrox.

[@hmmm8271]

thank you sir for showing on A5100 , not everybody had high-end camera 🙂

[@bl00me18]

Wideangle? 😅

[@christopherfrost]

Ooops!

[@volante8657]

The Hasselblad A5100😂

[@daniellee3819]

Fantastic Review as always!

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Thanks, Christopher!

[@cbflazaro]

you called a 75mm on aps-c a "wide angle" lens 0:44 :D :D

[@denzelw78]

Yeah

[@jonuiuc]

I’ve been looking for 50 to 85mm x mount af primes that work well for video. So many 3rd party options

[@Kliffot]

Not bad if you can get that one cheap, but what's the point when there's the incredible Viltrox 75 available ?

[@maxhammick948]

The $200 difference isn't a small amount of money, and even at RRP there's still a $150 difference. If they were the same price then the viltrox would be the obvious buy, but this lens costs 2/3rds what the viltrox does

[@drchtct]

weight and price

[@afotey-odai2943]

The Viltrox has an aperture ring and is always on sale at Ali express. I got mine for 466$ shipped.

[@tridinh1011]

@@maxhammick948 it is way, way better to save up a few more months to get the viltrox, which you can actually use and get good images at f1.2, it's 200$, although it is a lot of money, you can still save up, not like it's 2000$ more

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Will remain very content with my Sigma 56 1.4.

[@JJARCHIE]

Your 56 is not a 75

[@mannybalingit9767]

Hello Christopher. This question is to get your opinion on an older Nikkor lens that is on my list for purchase. It is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF. Just wanted to see if you have had a chance to review this lens in the past and would like to know your opinion. Thank you in advance.

[@Xhsr268]

@@mannybalingit9767 I owned the lens more than 10 years ago. It was an excellent lens back then, but If I remember correctly the wide open long end was a little bit on the soft side. The lens was built like a tank hence very heavy therefore not sure this lens makes senses any more these days as the like of sigma constant 2.8 or tamron on dx format are lighter, smaller & sharper.

[@holgerokorn3164]

A comparison of Sirui 75 1.2 with Viltrox 75 1.2 would be helpful. The AF on the Viltrox isn't supposed to be that good for moving subjects. How does AF compare between Sirui / Viltrox. Especially when people/animals move towards the camera. A sharpness comparison at 1.8 or 2.0 would be enough for me

[@mongini1]

if you want sharpness at 1.8, just get the Yongnuo 85mm F1.8S - it ranks #2 for sharpness at DXO - and these guys are picky as f*ck... if you still want my oponion on these two (i own the Viltrox and tested the MF version of the Sirui and sent it back immediately) The Viltrox is sharper at 1.2 than the Sirui at f2 - at f2 the Viltrox is as sharp as your sensor can resolve - even the demanding X-H2 which i shoot on.

[@huzainijai1184]

@@mongini1hi, out of everything for value. which one u think worth the most. i already own Tamron 17-70 F2.8 & 7Artisan 35mm f1.4. want to change to prime 😅 for lower aperture. my countries cost X4 the price so quite expensive event for budget sirui sniper

[@mongini1]

​@@huzainijai1184 try to get the viltrox somehow. Whole package is better, hands down. For portrait the 75mm, for an Allrounder get the 27mm.

[@tridinh1011]

@@huzainijai1184 the viltrox shouldn't be expensive at all, the viltrox 75 beats the shit out of any lenses at this price and even punches way above it's price range

[@80-80.]

This is probably the first or second lens I would have bought if I were a crop guy.

[@niterunner9979]

This is good enough for me. Thank you, Chris... I won't pay more for the viltrox...

[@N0rdman]

"a very reasonable price for a wide angle autofocus lens"? 😂 But I agree, it would be a good price for a telephoto lens if it's any good, but the Samyang 75 mm 1.8 is far better optically and better priced too.

[@kims5289]

“Wide angle” just confirmed that the voice is not Ai-generated😂

[@shadowcultur]

You’d think he would get himself a newer camera for these newer lenses

[@trollfiddler]

I'm guessing he's testing cheap lenses on an old camera for a particular audience. The reviews are useless for an X-T5 or suchlike. However I don't think X-T5 owners are looking for cheaper lenses to go with a densely packed sensor.

[@JJARCHIE]

A 40mp xt5 will bring even good glass to its knee and then the results would be uncomparable to previous testing done on 24mp sensors

[@mongini1]

@@JJARCHIE exactly. I built my lens lineup around that new Sensor for my X-H2 bodies. Got 5 Lenses that can take advantage of the 40mp, 2 that dont unless stopped down quite a bit... The best 2 Lenses (for sharpness) are the 2 Viltrox 1.2 Pro's, followed by the 50-140mm 2.8 then the 16-55mm 2.8 and finally the 100-400mm. All big and heavy, but totally worth it imho. Might pick up an XS20 and some of the f2 primes some time later, but for now i'm happy