Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF vs Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for telephoto and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF	Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2
Focal length	200mm	75mm
Max aperture	f/2	f/1.2
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	APS-C
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 (75mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF (200mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

Laowa 200mm f/2 Auto Focus Telephoto Full-Frame Camera Lens for Nikon Z

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SIRUI Sniper 75mm F1.2 Autofocus APS-C Cine Lens, Z Mount, Black

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF and the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2?
The Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF is 200mm f/2 prime, full-frame; the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 is 75mm f/1.2 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF or the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2?
The Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.

Do the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF and Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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