Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm

Sirui
54 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Canon
89 Overall Score

Scores

Macro
Sirui
56
Canon
91
Landscape
Sirui
38
Canon
83
Video Cinema
Sirui
55
Canon
83
Professional
Sirui
51
Canon
82
Travel
Sirui
30
Canon
82
Budget
Sirui
48
Canon
80
Wildlife Sports
Sirui
43
Canon
79
Portrait
Sirui
68
Canon
53
Street
Sirui
55
Canon
68

Specifications

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mmCanon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
Optics
Type—zoom
Focal Length Min50 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max50 mm70 mm
Elements1815
Groups1312
Aspherical Elements—2★
ED Elements—2★
Coating—Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Aperture
Max Aperture—f/22
Min Aperture—f/2.8
Constant—✓★
Diaphragm Blades11★9
Build
MountL-MountCanon RF
FormatFull-Frame (44 mm Image Circle)full-frame
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.64 kg0.49 kg★
Filter Thread67 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusSTM★
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—5.5 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance500 mm239 mm★
Max Magnification1:7.21:4.2

Pros & Cons

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm

  • Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong optical (72nd percentile)
  • Strong aperture (67th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

  • Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)

Pricing

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm is CA$232 cheaper (1.2x less).

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm0.046score per dollar
vs
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM0.063score per dollar

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM offers 1.4x better value for money

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm

B&H Photo
CA$1,167

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Amazon.ca
CA$1,399
Bestbuy.ca
CA$1,599

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.

Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm Better at:

Portrait

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetTravelLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: Sirui Astra Series T1.8 1.33x 50mm Full-Frame Anamorphic 50mm View Details & Prices: Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM