Sirui 16AS12E-B-AM 16mm F1.2 APS-C E-Mount Lens

The SIRUI Sniper 16mm F1.2 Autofocus Lens is the wide-angle entry in SIRUI's budget-friendly F1.2 APS-C lens lineup for Sony E-mount cameras. At 16mm on an APS-C sensor—equivalent to roughly 24mm full-frame—it hits the sweet spot for landscape photography, architectural work, environmental portraits, and street shooting where you want to include more of the scene. The F1.2 maximum aperture is the standout specification, pulling in substantially more light than typical kit lenses and producing a creamy, pronounced bokeh that is unusual at this focal length and price range. A 13-blade aperture diaphragm contributes to smooth, rounded out-of-focus highlights.

Optically, the lens uses 14 elements in 5 groups, incorporating ED glass and high refractive index elements to minimize chromatic aberration and ghosting, while two aspherical elements help control distortion and keep the overall barrel length compact. The STM stepping motor delivers autofocus that is both fast and quiet, with support for eye detection and object tracking autofocus modes. Build quality centers on a carbon fiber body that brings the weight down to approximately 380g—light enough for extended handheld shooting or gimbal use without heavy counterweighting. Combined with the existing 23mm, 33mm, 56mm, and 75mm Sniper lenses, this 16mm completes a versatile, affordable prime lens set for APS-C filmmakers and photographers.