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

Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8

KEY FACTS
BrandBrightin Star
Announcement dateDec 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Dec 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
Not specified
Elements/Groups
14 elements in 11 groups
Aspherical Elements
2 high-precision aspherical elements
ED Elements
3 ED low-dispersion elements
High Refractive Index Elements
3 high-refractive-index elements

Aperture

Aperture Type
De-clicked/stepless

Autofocus

Motor Type
STM (stepping motor)
Focus Speed
Fast and silent
Special Features
Face and eye detection

Build

Construction
Full-metal body

Performance

Minimum Focus Distance
0.32 meters (12.6 inches)
Focus Breathing
0.5% (minimal/near-zero)
Firmware Update
USB Type-C direct firmware update

Video

Focus Breathing
Minimal, suitable for video
Autofocus Tuning
Optimized for both stills and video

Optics

Min focal length
24 mm
Max focal length
24 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
24 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
14020
Autofocus mode
Yes

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
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, Nikon Z