Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon vs Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7
Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
- Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, portraits with a classic look, low-light snapshots
Pick the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon | Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Fujifilm
|
Brightin Star
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
½ stop faster
|
f/1.7
|
| Weight |
187 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
55 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
65 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Fujifilm XF 35mm F1.4 R Fujinon
One of the original Fujifilm X-mount lenses, a 35mm f/1.4 giving about 52mm equivalent. It has a metal build and aperture ring, but slower, louder autofocus than newer designs.
Pros
- Distinctive rendering
- Metal build with aperture ring
- Compact at about 187 g
Cons
- Autofocus is slow and audible
- Not weather-resistant
Our notes
Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7
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