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Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM vs Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4

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

Pick the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM if

  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 does not
  • You want autofocus (STM): the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 is manual focus only
  • Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, close-ups

Pick the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM and the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4
Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4
Brand
Canon
Brightin Star
Type
Macro
Prime
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
305 g
not listed
Length
62.8 mm
not listed
Diameter
74.4 mm
not listed
Filter thread
52 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.17 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.5×
not listed
Aperture blades
9
10 more blades
Optical design
11 elements / 9 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
STM
Manual focus
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Released
2018
not listed
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Mount
Canon RF both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
35mm both

Our notes

Canon RF 35mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

A wide-normal prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with 0.5x macro, stabilization and stepping-motor autofocus.

Pros

  • Image stabilization
  • 0.5x macro
  • Compact (305 g)

Cons

  • Only f/1.8
  • Not an L-series lens

Our notes

Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4

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