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Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C
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Brightin Star · 50 mm · f/0.95 · Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X mount · APS-C

Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C

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KEY FACTS
BrandBrightin Star
Announcement dateNov 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture for strong background blur and shallow depth of field
+Solid all-metal construction with retro engraved design and professional build quality
+Available in multiple native lens mounts for various camera systems
+Affordable price point (around $200) for extreme aperture capability
+Distinctive dreamy, soft rendering ideal for portraits and creative compositions
+Built-in retractable lens hood for convenient flare reduction
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus capability
−Chromatic aberration and fringing visible at wide open aperture
−High optical vignetting even at maximum aperture
−Barrel distortion apparent when shooting wide open

General

Brand
Brightin Star
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Nov 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C is an ultra-fast manual lens designed for mirrorless cameras in multiple mounts, delivering the rare appeal of f/0.95 aperture at an accessible sub-$200 price point. Its all-metal construction and distinctive optical rendering make it compelling for portrait and night photography enthusiasts, though soft contrast at wide aperture, high vignetting, and chromatic aberration require stopping down for optimal sharpness. The retractable hood and comfortable manual focus design add practical appeal for photographers seeking creative control and vintage aesthetics over conventional autofocus convenience.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/22
Optical Formula
Not specified for APS-C version
Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
50 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
0.95
Max aperture zoom
0.95
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Autofocus mode
No
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500

Build

Body Material
All-metal with anodized finish
Lens Hood
Built-in retractable

Performance

Image Circle
APS-C (80mm full-frame equivalent)
Focus Rotation
~180°
Aperture Ring Rotation
~110°

Physical

Lens diameter
ⓘ
Width of the lens at its widest point
68 mm
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
66 mm
Lens weight
443 g
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.
Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X
Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm