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Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS vs Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III

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

Pick the Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Pick the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

7 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS and the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III
Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III
Brand
Samyang
Brightin Star
Max aperture
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
f/1.4
Weight
385 g
not listed
Length
74.1 mm
not listed
Filter thread
62 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.5 m
not listed
Optical design
9 elements / 7 groups
6 elements / 5 groups
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
50mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS

The Samyang 50mm f/1.2 AS UMC CS is an APS-C fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 for Canon EF-M mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Brightin Star 50mm f/1.4 III

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