Brightin Star has launched a brand new 35mm autofocus prime lens for Nikon Z and Sony E mount cameras. The brand new lens has a most aperture of F1.8 and prices just below $250.
Optical design
The Brightin Star AF 35mm prime lens is constructed with 11 lens parts in 8 teams. These embody two ASPH aspherical lens parts. The corporate says that the prime lens additionally options two Japanese HOYA excessive refractive index lenses and ED low dispersion lens parts.
Brightin Star says that the design successfully suppresses aberrations for an in depth picture. Additionally, the lens makes use of the corporate’s multi-layer Tremendous IMC coating produced utilizing “Japan’s OPTORUN planetary coating machine.” This coating controls inside reflection and reduces glare to ship photographs with good distinction even when backlit.
Excessive-speed autofocus
The Brightin Star AF 35mm prime lens encompasses a new STM stepping motor for the autofocus system. This delivers micron-level positioning, millisecond-level focus switching and a silent expertise in accordance with the corporate’s web site. The autofocus system additionally helps face and eye recognition. As well as, Brightin Star says that the AF 35 mm lens has very managed focus respiratory, with the sphere of view nearly unchanged when pulling focus. This makes the lens very best for video use. The shut focus distance is 16 inches (40 cm).
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Huge F1.8 aperture
The Brightin Star AF 35mm prime lens has a large most aperture of F1.8. Because of this it ought to carry out nicely in lowlight and provides a shallow depth of discipline. With an 11-bladed iris, you also needs to get easy, rounded bokeh within the out-of-focus elements of your picture.
Moreover, the Sony E-mount model of the lens has a de-clicked guide aperture ring. This implies you could publicity easily whereas filming. Sadly, the Nikon Z mount choice doesn’t have an aperture ring and doesn’t provide stepless operation. Brightin Star says that is as a result of “limitations of Nikon digicam logic.”
Construct
The Brightin Star AF 35mm prime lens measures simply over 3.5 inches (90 mm) in size and weighs round 15.2 ounces (430 g). The Sony E mount model is a fraction shorter and lighter than the Nikon Z mount choice. Each lenses are below 3 inches (75 mm) in diameter with a 62 mm filter thread. The guide focus ring doesn’t have distance markings however there’s a bodily swap to pick out between guide and autofocus. Additionally, the AF 35mm lens encompasses a configurable perform button and a USB-C port for firmware improve. The lens mount has a mud and splash proof design as nicely.
What we predict
35 mm is a good all-purpose focal size on a full body digicam. It’s large sufficient for some panorama or structure work whereas additionally delivering pleasing portraits. Brightin Star’s new lens additionally gives good low mild efficiency with its large F1.8 aperture and autofocus.
Additionally, options corresponding to managed focus respiratory and a stepless aperture (for Sony customers) make it very best for video use. For comparability, Samyang’s 35 mm F1.8 is $100 dearer, so the Brightin Star lens is a little bit of a cut price.
Pricing and availability
The Brightin Star AF 35mm F1.8 prime lens is obtainable now and retails at $249.
