Sirui Astra 50mm
Sirui
59 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| Sirui Astra 50mm | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | T1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | T1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.63 kg | 0.52 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 44 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sirui Astra 50mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sirui Astra 50mm0.042score per dollar
vs
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM0.174score per dollar
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
