Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM vs Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7
Both are Canon RF prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
- You want autofocus (VCM): the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 is manual focus only
- You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, environmental portraits, video
Pick the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon RF 35mm F1.4 L VCM | Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Brightin Star
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
½ stop faster
|
f/1.7
|
| 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
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
VCM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm 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/1.7
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