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Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8 vs Sony FE 85mm F/1.4 GM SEL85F14GM — Which Is Better?

Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8 versus Sony FE 85mm F/1.4 GM SEL85F14GM
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Brightin Star · f/1.8 · Sony E mount Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8
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Sony · f/1.4 · Sony E mount Sony FE 85mm F/1.4 GM SEL85F14GM
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WINNER
Brightin Star AF 85mm f/1.8
Sony FE 85mm F/1.4 GM SEL85F14GM
General
Release Year 20252016
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In ProductionIn Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
N/AI
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
N/AGM
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony ESony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony ESony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full FrameFull Frame
Physical64/100100/100
Lens Weight 510 g820 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
79 mm89.5 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
89 mm107.5 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
YesYes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm77 mm
Optics87/10088/100
Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 mm85 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.81.4
Focal Length Angle of View 28.56°–28.5°28.56°
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
18 mm18 mm
Diaphragm Type
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Structure and design of the aperture
AutomaticAutomatic
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
1102011020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
✗✗
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
80 cm0150085 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
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Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.13x0.12x
Autofocus Mode YesYes
Manual Mode YesYes
Manual Focusing Ring YesYes
Features32/10032/100
Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
YesYes
Fluorine Coating
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Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
✗✗
Built In Lens Hood ✗✗
Lens Hood Type RoundRound
Teleconverter
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A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
✗✗
Image Stabilization ✗✗
Construction38/10031/100
Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
1011
Groups 78
Aspherical Elements
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The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
00
Bi Aspherical Elements
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Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
01
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
21
Super Low Dispersion
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Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
00
CA Reduction
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Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
00
Internal Focusing
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Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.
YesNo

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