Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S if
- You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, everyday and street shooting, low-light photography
Pick the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Brightin Star
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Weight |
415 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
86.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
6 elements / 4 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
A normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras from the S-Line. Known for edge-to-edge sharpness, a quiet stepping focus motor and weather sealing.
Pros
- Sharp from center to corners
- Quiet, smooth autofocus for video
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Compact for its performance
Cons
- Larger than the old F-mount 50mm f/1.8
- No lens-based stabilization
Our notes
Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8
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