Brightin Star Canon RF mount Standard prime
Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8
Quick answer
The Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 is a standard prime lens covering 55mm at f/1.8 for the Canon RF mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
- Full frame
- APS-C (88mm equiv.)
- 18 Canon RF cameras
- Focal
- 55mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- AF motor
- None
What 55mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 42.9° 36.2° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 88mm
- 27.6° 23.1° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 55mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorBrightin Star 55mm f/1.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 55mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture blades
- 12
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
General
- Brand
- Brightin Star
- Mount
- Canon RF
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: brightinstar.com
What can you shoot with the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8?
At 55mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 55mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 55mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.8.
What is the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 88mm on full frame, with a 23.1° horizontal and 27.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 fit?
Any Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 13 more.
Alternatives for Canon RF from other brands
All Canon RF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
