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Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC vs Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7

Both are Canon EF-M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)
  • You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 is made for APS-C

Pick the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC and the Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7
Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7
Brand
Samyang
Brightin Star
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.4 ½ stop faster
f/1.7
Weight
735 g
not listed
Length
137.4 mm
not listed
Diameter
83 mm
not listed
Filter thread
77 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.3 m
not listed
Optical design
12 elements / 10 groups
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
35mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC

This 35mm f/1.4 APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens from Samyang fits Canon EF-M mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7

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