Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4
Brightin Star · 35 mm · f/1.4
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What We Like
+Ultra-lightweight and compact at just 218g, ideal for everyday carry
+Fast f/1.4 aperture with excellent low-light performance and smooth bokeh
+De-clickable aperture ring makes it suitable for both photo and video work
+Double Gaussian optical design delivers sharp, clear images center to edge
+Premium all-metal build with vintage styling at budget-friendly price point
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only limits appeal for fast-paced shooting situations
−Lens exhibits noticeable softness and halation effects wide open (f/1.4-f/2.8) rather than clinical sharpness
−Undersized feel may prove uncomfortable for users with larger hands
−No lens hood included with the standard package
General | |
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About This LensThe Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 is a new affordable manual focus lens for full-frame mirrorless photographers, launching at $159.99 and delivering high-end image quality and robust build. Ultra-lightweight and compact at 218 grams and 42 millimeters long, this lens combines vintage style with a marked focus ring, de-clickable aperture ring, and 49mm filter thread. Wide open it delivers dreamy, soft images with creamy bokeh, and stopped down past f/5.6 it becomes a reasonably sharp walkabout lens. | |
| Brand | Brightin Star |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 218 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 55 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 42 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘ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. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 49 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 35 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 63.2° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 10020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 30 cm01500 |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 1 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |