Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8
Brightin Star · 24 mm · f/1.8
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
62
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Brightin Star |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
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. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 444 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 75 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 88 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 |
Optics87/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 24 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 83° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 14020 |
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. | 32 cm01500 |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| 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 |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
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 |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
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. |  Yes |