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Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II vs Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 8 aperture blades vs 5

Pick the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

6 differences
Specifications that differ between the Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II and the Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL
Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 Fisheye Mark II Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL
Brand
Brightin Star
Laowa
Type
Fisheye
Prime
Max aperture
f/2.8 1⅓ stops faster
f/4.5
Aperture blades
8 more blades
5
Optical design
11 elements / 6 groups
14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
not listed
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Mount
Nikon Z both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
11mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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