Sirui Sniper 23mm – Cinematic AF. Literally!

The Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 is a unique prime lens that delivers a detailed, cinematic look — without being overly sharp or giving up autofocus. In this video, I walk through real-world footage, autofocus performance, sharpness tests, and who this lens is really for. If you're tired of ultra-sharp photo lenses and want to explore something more intentional, this might be the lens you've been waiting for. Get it on amazon (affiliate) Sony E-mount - https://geni.us/0oq5Jvl Fuji X-mount - https://geni.us/0GsDIt Nikon Z-mount - https://geni.us/z4Ay4z Or get it straight from Sirui (with color options) https://bit.ly/siruisniper23 Matte Box - https://geni.us/5HATlA Check out Artlist.io and get 2 months for free when you sign up with the link below. https://tinyurl.com/ArtlistTF Chapters: 00:00 – Why It Looks Like a Cine Lens 00:18 – Is the Sirui Sniper a Hidden Gem? 00:35 – Specs & Build Quality 01:02 – Firmware Updates & USB-C Port 01:15 – Using a Matte Box with the Sniper 01:34 – Flare Test & Lens Coating 01:55 – Autofocus Speed & Tracking 02:34 – Focus Breathing Demo 03:12 – Can It Cover Full Frame Sensors? 03:23 – Who Should Buy This Lens? 03:48 – Sample Cinematic Footage 04:23 – Sharpness Test (Wide Open & Stopped Down) 04:54 – Vignetting at f/1.2 05:00 – Chromatic Aberration Test 05:38 – Not Your Average AF Prime 06:00 – Final Thoughts + More Sample Footage