TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
This TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 manual lens delivers exceptional sharpness and light-gathering for its price, producing beautiful bokeh and solid subject isolation in low light. A few users noted minor chromatic aberration and exposure issues in bright conditions, but overall sentiment is very positive, especially among those comfortable with manual focus. Some shipping and confusion around full-frame compatibility were reported, but these do not overshadow the lens's optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast f/0.95 aperture for low light
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Chromatic aberration in highlights
- Overexposure issues in bright conditions
- No image stabilization
- Screw-on lens cap design disliked
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
The Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary lens is highly praised for its compact, lightweight design and sharp image quality, making it an excellent choice for travel and real estate photography on APS-C cameras. Users appreciate the fast f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance and pleasing background blur, though some note the lack of in-lens stabilization and the need for post-production correction of distortion and vignetting on certain camera systems.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Sharp image quality across frame
- Fast f/2.8 constant aperture
- Excellent for travel and landscapes
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- No in-lens image stabilization
- Distortion and vignetting need post-production correction
- Lacks aperture ring on some versions
- No USB dock for firmware updates
- In-camera focus stacking not supported on Canon R7
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:4★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
