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Sony E 11mm F1.8 vs Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II

Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sony E 11mm F1.8 if

  • You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, interiors

Pick the Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II if

  • You shoot full frame: the Sony E 11mm F1.8 is made for APS-C

Spec differences

14 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony E 11mm F1.8 and the Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II
Sony E 11mm F1.8 Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II
Brand
Sony
Brightin Star
Type
Prime
Fisheye
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/1.8 1⅓ stops faster
f/2.8
Weight
181 g
not listed
Length
57.5 mm
not listed
Diameter
66 mm
not listed
Filter thread
55 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.15 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.13×
not listed
Aperture blades
not listed
8
Optical design
not listed
11 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Released
2022
not listed
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Focal length
11mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Sony E 11mm F1.8

A wide-angle prime for APS-C E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. At about 181 g it is compact, and it focuses as close as 0.15 m.

Pros

  • Bright f/1.8
  • Compact
  • Close focus to 0.15 m

Cons

  • No stabilization
  • Relies on software distortion correction

Our notes

Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II

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