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Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 vs Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 if

  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 10 aperture blades vs 9

Pick the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art if

  • You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
  • You want autofocus (HSM): the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 is manual focus only

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 and the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
Brand
Brightin Star
Sigma
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/1.8 1⅓ stops faster
Weight
not listed
1185 g
Length
not listed
150 mm
Diameter
not listed
95.4 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.27 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.1×
Aperture blades
10 more blades
9
Optical design
13 elements / 9 groups
16 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
HSM
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
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Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
14mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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