Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 vs Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro
Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
Pick the Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro if
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 15 aperture blades vs 12
Spec differences
9 differences| Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 | Laowa 55mm f/2.8 Tilt-shift 1X Macro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Brightin Star
|
Laowa
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Tilt-Shift
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.27 m
|
| Aperture blades |
12
|
15
more blades
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 5 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Focal length
- 55mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both