Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS vs Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS if
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.8 does not
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel photography, low-light handheld shots, street and vlog use on APS-C
Pick the Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.8 if
- You shoot full frame: the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is made for APS-C
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS | Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Brightin Star
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Weight |
154 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
45 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
49 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
11 elements / 8 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
Our notes
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
A stabilized APS-C 35mm prime for E-mount, light at about 154 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
- Very light at 154 g
- Compact
Cons
- APS-C only
- Not weather sealed
- Plastic-and-metal build that is basic by prime standards
Our notes
Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.8
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