7artisans 55mm f/1.4 vs Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 7artisans 55mm 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: 14 aperture blades vs 12
Pick the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 if
- You shoot full frame: the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is made for APS-C
Spec differences
5 differences| 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 | Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
7artisans
|
Brightin Star
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
f/1.8
|
| Aperture blades |
14
more blades
|
12
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
7 elements / 5 groups
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
7artisans 55mm f/1.4
The 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is a fast standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8
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