SIRUI Sniper Lenses Firmware Update 1.0.6 Released for FUJIFILM X-Mount

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by Jeff LochDecember 12^th, 2023

SIRUI has just released a firmware update for their Sniper series of APS-C lenses, and more specifically for the FUJIFILM X-Mount version. This firmware will improve lens-to-camera communication, so you’ll get better autofocus and IBIS performances. Let’s take a closer look at it!

During IBC 2023, we had the chance to take an exclusive first look at the SIRUI Sniper lenses, which were officially announced a few months later, and we finished a full review of the SIRUI Sniper lenses recently, which you can watch here (video embedded at the end of the article too).

At launch, the SIRUI Sniper series consists of three focal lengths – 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm – all with a fast F/1.2 maximum aperture. These lightweight lenses cover APS-C image sensors and are available in Sony E, FUJIFILM X, and Nikon Z Mounts. Also, the Sniper are the first autofocus lenses by SIRUI.

My colleague Johnnie had a chance to review the SIRUI Sniper with his trusty FUJIFILM X-H2, and while he mostly had no issues with the pre-production lenses during his tests, there were still a couple of things that could be fine-tuned. However, thanks to the built-in USB-C port on the SIRUI Sniper, a firmware update is an easy thing to do. SIRUI released a firmware update version 1.0.6 for the FUJIFILM X-Mount versions that should significantly improve the lenses’ performance.

SIRUI Sniper X-Mount firmware update version 1.0.6

According to the company, the firmware update version 1.0.6 for the SIRUI Sniper X-Mount lenses should improve the autofocus and Image Stabilization performance (IBIS).

Indeed, according to Johnnie, during his review, the communication between the lenses and the camera body was not optimal. On some FUJIFILM cameras, you can dial in the focal length you are using directly in the camera and benefit from the camera’s in-body image stabilization (IBIS).

However, as Johnnie mentioned in his review, “Even after dialing the correct focal length in the FUJIFILM camera itself, it felt as if it had zero effect on the IBIS. The results were severe as I had “micro jittering” in many of the clips I took.” This new firmware update version 1.0.6 for the SIRUI Sniper should correct all these problems.

Pricing and availability

While the Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the SIRUI Sniper lenses still runs for ten days, the firmware update for the X-Mount version is already available to download on SIRUI’s website here. Some lens batches have begun shipping, even before the crowdfunding campaign concludes.

As a reminder, the crowdfunding price for each lens starts at $299, and you can get the entire set for $849. At the end of every crowdfunding-related article, we remind you to please be aware of the risks when backing a project on a crowdfunding platform. Also, please read the platform’s terms of use and remember there can be significant delays when delivering the product. Some products don’t get delivered at all.

Watch our SIRUI Sniper review

In case you missed our review of these lenses, you can watch it here:

What do you think about the SIRUI Sniper lenses? Did you already preorder them? Have you received your lenses yet? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!