Part of Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Lens for Sony E Mountis an ultrafast prime with shallow depth of field and high-quality bokeh that produces sharp, in-focus imagery with clear subject isolation. The quick and accurate autofocus supports eye and object tracking, even when the subject is in motion, benefiting photographers and videographers alike. The STM motor ensures a quiet autofocus experience with minimal focus breathing, another crucial benefit for videographers. Formatted for cameras with APS-C-size sensors, the 35mm full-frame equivalence is appropriate for street photography, travel, indoor architecture, and wider scenes. The lens features high refractive elements that contribute to the unit's reduced size while enhancing optical performance and minimizing flare and ghosting. The 11-blade aperture diaphragm design contributes to the lens' soft, appealing bokeh.

APS-C | f/1.2 to f/16    35mm Full-Frame Equivalent    Ultrafast Wide-Angle Prime    Autofocus with Eye and Object Tracking    Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm    USB-C Port for Firmware Updates

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the image circle? Just saying APS-C isn't enough in today's world.

A: The Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Sony E, Black) is designed to cover an area the size of an APS-C image sensor.

Q: 2. will not work on the R8?

A: The Sirui 50mm f/1.8 Super35 Anamorphic 1.33x Lens (RF Mount) only covers the s35 sensor area, so the Canon EOS R8 will need to be set into cropped video mode to use the lens on the camera.

Q: 3. Can this lens used on a full-frame camera?

A: The Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens on a full-frame camera will likely cause vignetting and distortion.

Q: 4. I hear this lens has a blue color cast, will that be a big issue if I use auto white balance?

A: This lens produces very desirable anamorphic blue flares (streaks) These artifacts are utilized most famously by the director J.J. Abrams. It does not create an undesirable blue cast that covers the entire frame.

Q: 5. Will it work on a Sony A9iii?

A: While the Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Sony E, White) will work with the Sony A9III, it will have to be used in Super 35 mode. This lens is designed for APS-C cameras, meaning it will not cover the full frame sensor of the Sony A9III. This will result in a strong vignette if not used in Super 35 mode.

Q: 6. Is there focusing tab that can be purchased to attach to the focus ring of this lens?

A: We are sorry. There is no focusing tab that can be purchased to attach to the focus ring of this lens.

Q: 7. Is that a USB-C connection I see?

A: The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Sony E, Black) has a USB-C port for firmware updates.

Q: 8. On a Nikon Z7 II body, it would work/behave as a 23 or a 35mm?

A: The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z will act as a 35mm lens on the Nikon Z7 II Mirrorless Camera, and the DX crop mode will engage.

Q: 9. Is this a 23mm or a 35mm? The listing shows both.

A: The focal length of the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z is 23mm. The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z is designed for use on Nikon Z-mount cameras that use the smaller 1.5x APS-C sensor. As the Nikon APS-C sensor has a 1.5x crop factor, the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z would be the equivalent of a 34.5mm lens on a full-frame sensor as 23mm x 1.5 = 34.5mm (which would round up to the equivalent of a 35mm lens).

Q: 10. Can you insert (screw-in) 46mm filter inside the hood, OR you must install filter then screw-in filter on the filter thread?

A: When using the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z with a filter and lens hood at the same time, you should screw in the filter onto the lens, use a filter that has front filter threads, then screw the lens hood onto the filter. It is not recommended to attach a filter to the front of the lens hood as that might create vignetting.