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Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 vs Brightin Star 23mm f/5.6

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 if

  • You need 4 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
  • You want autofocus (STM): the Brightin Star 23mm f/5.6 is manual focus only

Pick the Brightin Star 23mm f/5.6 if

  • You shoot full frame: the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is made for APS-C

Spec differences

12 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 and the Brightin Star 23mm f/5.6
Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 Brightin Star 23mm f/5.6
Brand
Viltrox
Brightin Star
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.4 4 stops faster
f/5.6
Weight
260 g
not listed
Length
73 mm
not listed
Diameter
69 mm
not listed
Filter thread
52 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.3 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.1×
not listed
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Optical design
11 elements / 10 groups
not listed
Autofocus motor
STM
Manual focus
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
23mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Viltrox 23mm f/1.4

A 23mm f/1.4 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Brightin Star 23mm f/5.6

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