Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA vs Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA if
- Our notes say it suits: Street and travel on APS-C, close-focus wide shots, everyday carry
Pick the Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8 if
- You shoot full frame: the Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA is made for APS-C
Spec differences
10 differences| Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA | Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Brightin Star
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Weight |
225 g
|
not listed
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| Length |
65.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
|
not listed
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| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.16 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
not listed
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14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2011
|
not listed
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5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* E 24mm F1.8 ZA
A compact APS-C prime for E-mount from Zeiss, weighing about 225 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.16 m.
Pros
- Fast f/1.8
- Close focus 0.16 m
- Compact at 225 g
- Zeiss optics
Cons
- APS-C only
- No stabilization
Our notes
Brightin Star AF 24mm f/1.8
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