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Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC vs Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8

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

Pick the Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
  • You shoot full frame: the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8 is made for APS-C

Pick the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC and the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8
Brand
Samyang
Brightin Star
Format
Full frame
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.8
Weight
605 g
not listed
Length
100.6 mm
not listed
Diameter
81.6 mm
not listed
Filter thread
77 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.45 m
not listed
Optical design
9 elements / 6 groups
6 elements / 4 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
50mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC

The Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC is an APS-C fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 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/1.8

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