ARRI Arcana DZOFilm Arcana 45mm Anamorphic 45mm
ARRI
36 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ARRI Arcana DZOFilm Arcana 45mm Anamorphic 45mm
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Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
88 out of 100 high confidence 91 reviews
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary is widely praised as a compact, lightweight, and sharp standard zoom for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Users consistently highlight its excellent image quality, fast f/2.8 aperture, and affordable price as major strengths, making it a popular upgrade from kit lenses. Common criticisms include the lack of optical stabilization and a poorly designed lens hood, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Great value for the price
- Fast and silent autofocus
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- Poorly designed lens hood
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build quality
- Zoom ring direction opposite to Fujifilm
Image quality 25
Build quality 12
Value for money 18
Size and weight 20
Autofocus performance 10
Stabilization 8
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Specifications
| ARRI Arcana DZOFilm Arcana 45mm Anamorphic 45mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 14★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | ARRI PL | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.69 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 530 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
ARRI Arcana DZOFilm Arcana 45mm Anamorphic 45mm
- Strong optical (66th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
ARRI Arcana DZOFilm Arcana 45mm Anamorphic 45mm0.023score per dollar
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Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
