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Samyang 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium 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 XP Premium if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)

Pick the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Samyang 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium and the Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8
Brand
Samyang
Brightin Star
Format
not listed
APS-C
Max aperture
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.8
Optical design
not listed
6 elements / 4 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Image stabilization
not listed
No
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
Mount
Canon EF-M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
50mm both

Our notes

Samyang 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium

The Samyang 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium is an APS-C fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Canon EF-M mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

Our notes

Brightin Star 50mm f/1.8

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