Sirui's fast APS-C wide-angle — the Sniper 23mm f/1.2 AF for Fuji X.
The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 is a fast autofocus wide-angle prime from Sirui's Sniper series for Fujifilm X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras, providing a 35mm full-frame equivalent field of view. The Sniper range delivers native AF at f/1.2 aperture at a budget-accessible price.
The lens delivers 23mm (35mm equivalent on APS-C) at f/1.2 maximum aperture with native Fujifilm X autofocus via a stepper motor, full Fujifilm X electronic communication for EXIF and in-body stabilisation compatibility, a 12-blade rounded aperture, and an APS-C image circle.
The Sniper 23mm is the wide-angle member of the Sniper trio, covering a classic 35mm-equivalent field of view prized for street, documentary, and environmental portrait photography. The f/1.2 aperture provides strong low-light performance for this focal length, and the AF capability makes it practical for everyday use. At its price point it represents significant value relative to Fujifilm's own XF 23mm f/1.4.
Test autofocus speed and accuracy on a Fujifilm X body. Verify sharpness at f/1.2 particularly at the image circle edges. Check the 12-blade aperture for clean operation. Note: this is the 23mm focal length — verify against the 33mm and 75mm Sniper siblings if multiple are being assessed simultaneously.