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Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8
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Brightin Star · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
BrandBrightin Star
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
What We Like
+Bright f/1.8 aperture enables strong low-light performance and shallow depth of field
+STM autofocus with face and eye detection for fast, accurate, and silent focusing
+Minimal focus breathing makes it video-friendly for stable framing
+Compact and lightweight at 444g, suitable for all-day travel and vlogging
+Affordable price point ($309.99) compared to first-party alternatives
+14-blade aperture delivers smooth, round bokeh for subject isolation
Worth Knowing
−Full-frame only, incompatible with APS-C or SLR cameras
−Limited to Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount systems
−Slight edge softness and vignetting at maximum aperture (typical for wide-angle lenses)
−Newly released with limited independent review data compared to established alternatives

General

Brand
Brightin Star
Release Year
2025
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
Read our notes on general
The Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8 is an affordable, compact wide-angle prime designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Featuring a bright f/1.8 aperture, quiet STM autofocus with face/eye detection, and minimal focus breathing, it delivers strong performance for street photography, travel, and video work. With its lightweight build and sub-$350 price point, it positions itself as an accessible alternative to premium first-party options.

Physical

Lens Weight
444 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
75 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
88 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
14020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Autofocus Mode
Yes