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Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4

Both are Canon RF prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM if

  • You want autofocus (VCM): the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 10
  • Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, video

Pick the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM and the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4
Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4
Brand
Canon
Brightin Star
Weight
555 g
not listed
Length
99.3 mm
not listed
Diameter
76.5 mm
not listed
Filter thread
67 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.28 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.18×
not listed
Aperture blades
11 more blades
10
Optical design
14 elements / 11 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
VCM
Manual focus
Released
2024
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon RF both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both
Max aperture
f/1.4 both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM

A fast wide-normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with a voice coil motor for quiet, quick autofocus. L-series.

Pros

  • f/1.4 aperture
  • VCM focusing for stills and video
  • L-series build
  • Compact for an f/1.4 35mm (555 g)

Cons

  • No lens-based stabilization
  • Relies on in-camera corrections

Our notes

Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4

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