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Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C
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Brightin Star · f/0.95 · Sony E mount

Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C

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KEY FACTS
BrandBrightin Star
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E APS-C
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
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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 E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E APS-C
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
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.

Physical

Lens Weight
443 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
68 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
66 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
0.95
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
No