Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 APS-C
Brightin Star · 50 mm · f/0.95 · Night God
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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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Brightin Star |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Night God |
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 APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 443 g |
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 |
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. | 62 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 0.95 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 32° |
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 | 13020 |
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. | 50 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 |  Yes |
| Lens Hood Type | Other |
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 | 5 |
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 | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |