Viltrox EPIC Memento 50mm T2 1.33x Anamorphic 50mm
Delivering a 2.35:1 de-squeezed aspect ratio with characteristic silver flares, this 50mm T2 lens covers full-frame sensors via an ARRI PL mount. Its consistent gear placement, common center of gravity, and waterproof front coating streamline professional rig swaps and outdoor shoots. This lens is best for narrative cinematographers seeking a distinct, retro anamorphic aesthetic with minimal focus breathing on set.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture T22
Mount ARRI PL
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1980 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
21 Overall Score
Price CA$4,548
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average build (3rd percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 18 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Coating | waterproof front-element coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | T22 |
| Min Aperture | T2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | ARRI PL |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 787 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox EPIC Memento 50mm T2 1.33x Anamorphic 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 16-300mm | 18-55mm | 18-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | T22 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | ARRI PL | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1980 | 590 | 615 | 205 | 326 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | HLA | pulse stepping motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox EPIC Memento 50mm T2 1.33x Anamorphic 50mm | 14.9 | 19.5 | 3 | 47.1 | 77.5 | 21.7 | 33.2 | 34.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 82.5 | 62.2 | 83.7 | 96.3 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 79.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.7 | 88.4 | 60.7 | 85.7 | 99.1 | 81.8 | 99.7 | 99.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR 20059 Compare | 84.3 | 80.2 | 83.2 | 95.4 | 53.6 | 81.8 | 82.8 | 92.2 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 80.2 | 70.3 | 37.1 | 77.5 | 81.8 | 95.8 | 79.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 84.3 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 41.1 | 83.4 | 87.6 | 76.9 | 98.4 |
Price
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