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Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 vs Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO

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

Pick the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 if

  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 9

Pick the Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO if

  • You want autofocus (STM): the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 is manual focus only

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 and the Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO
Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO
Brand
Brightin Star
Viltrox
Weight
not listed
390 g
Length
not listed
78 mm
Diameter
not listed
69 mm
Filter thread
not listed
58 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.43 m
Max magnification
not listed
0.16×
Aperture blades
12 more blades
9
Optical design
7 elements / 5 groups
13 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
Manual focus
STM
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
55mm both
Max aperture
f/1.8 both
Image stabilization
No both

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