Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III
Brightin Star · 50 mm · f/1.4
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
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SCORE /100
What We Like
+Affordable price at $120 launch MSRP with excellent value for the optical quality
+Creamy bokeh and shallow depth of field performance with f/1.4 aperture ideal for portraits
+Compact and lightweight design easy to handle for extended shooting sessions
+Smooth manual focus with precise tactile control, well-suited for video work and gimbals
+Sharp optics with ED glass and multiple coatings that effectively control chromatic aberration and flare
+Wide mount compatibility across popular APS-C mirrorless systems (M43, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Canon RF)
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only, no autofocus capability, limiting versatility for certain shooting styles
−Slightly softer wide-open sharpness compared to premium branded lenses, particularly at infinity distances
−Limited contrast at maximum aperture that benefits from stopping down to f/2–f/2.8
−Image degradation on full-frame cameras due to vignetting and corner falloff when used outside APS-C crop mode
General | |
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About This LensThe Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III is an affordable and versatile manual-focus lens delivering smooth bokeh and cine-style controls for APS-C cameras. It employs a six-element design with one ED and one HD element designed to deliver sharp, high-contrast images while minimizing optical issues such as flare, ghosting, and chromatic aberrations. Designed exclusively as a manual focus lens with a smooth and well-damped focus ring offering consistent resistance for accurate focus control, it's particularly suited for hybrid photographers and videographers working in both photo and video. | |
| Brand | Brightin Star |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | III |
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 |
Physical57/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 400 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 60 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 64 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. | 52 mm |
Optics73/100 | |
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) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 29.5° |
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 | 9020 |
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. | 42 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 |
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 |
Construction15/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
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 | 0 |