I’ve used this lens for around 2 weeks and it’s become a favorite of mine. Manual focusing is a tricky skill but it’s gotten easier over time. I have been using this alongside the Sigma 30mm 1.4 and the Brightin Star lens is sharper and faster (they do get similar results the more you stop them down). The only time I would opt for the Sigma instead is if I need autofocus (I do need to update the firmware as it’s a little unreliable on my R7 right now).
I’ve used several manual lenses on my Canon R7 since there aren’t many options for lenses especially 3rd party so I definitely recommend this one as it has phenomenal optics and you won’t fire a faster lens than this. It’s tricky to nail focus at .95 but when you do, it’s very sharp.
It came recommended to me by some other YouTubers who raved about it and they were t wrong.
It’s perfect for street photography since it’s small. As opposed to most of my lenses, it adapts natively to my Canon since it comes in an RF mount. That really lessens the footprint. It is a little heavy since it’s made of all metal but not having an adapter more than balances things out.
If you’ve never tried a manual lens before but are in the market for a fast, all around solid lens, I’d say get this one over spending over twice as much for the Canon 35mm 1.8. Autofocus is always great but if you don’t shoot moving subjects, I think you’ll find this lens and other manual focus lenses lead to more thoughtful photography.
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 Wide-Angle Manual Focus Prime Lens for Panasonic Olympus Micro 4/3 Mirrorless Cameras, MFT APS-C Larg
4.2 | 128 ratings
Price: 199
Last update: 12-29-2024
About this item
| Brand | brightin star |
| Focal Length Description | 35 mm |
| Lens Type | Standard |
| Compatible Mountings | Four Thirds |
| Camera Lens Description | 35 mm |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.26 pounds |
| ASIN | B0CFXFRGVS |
| Customer Reviews |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
| Date First Available | August 17, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | BRIGHTIN STAR |
Top reviews from the United States
brockGreat all around lens, very sharp for the money
brock
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
I’ve used several manual lenses on my Canon R7 since there aren’t many options for lenses especially 3rd party so I definitely recommend this one as it has phenomenal optics and you won’t fire a faster lens than this. It’s tricky to nail focus at .95 but when you do, it’s very sharp.
It came recommended to me by some other YouTubers who raved about it and they were t wrong.
It’s perfect for street photography since it’s small. As opposed to most of my lenses, it adapts natively to my Canon since it comes in an RF mount. That really lessens the footprint. It is a little heavy since it’s made of all metal but not having an adapter more than balances things out.
If you’ve never tried a manual lens before but are in the market for a fast, all around solid lens, I’d say get this one over spending over twice as much for the Canon 35mm 1.8. Autofocus is always great but if you don’t shoot moving subjects, I think you’ll find this lens and other manual focus lenses lead to more thoughtful photography.
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G.L. PeasePerforms beyond its price
Ken YRich, gorgeous colors, but also image softness gives a certain personality to this lens
Ken Y
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
The lens is weighty feeling for its size, signifying the all metal build. The focus and aperture rings are nicely damped, though a bit scratchy out of the box. The aperture ring is declicked, which is good for those shooting video. The primary reason you get a fast lens like this is to blur out the background (bokeh), and this lens certainly does a good job of this, with soft creamy bokeh in garden shots that bring out the main subject. The colors are rich and vibrant, and this is one of the primary strengths of this lens. I've included multiple images taken with the lens as samples.
Unfortunately, the lens also exhibits softness in the image quality when you look more closely, especially with high contrast lines. There is some fringing that limits the resolving power and causes fine details to get lost. You can see this in some of the indoor close-up photos I've included. This can give subjects a "dreamy" feel, which some might appreciate. But a clinically sharp lens this is not.
And that's one of the things with cheap manual lenses: they have personality, and part of the fun is learning the personality of the lens and seeing what kind of shots it works well, while understanding that it will have limitations that make it not work so well with other shots. So hopefully this review gives you a sense of what the "personality" of this lens is like, and help you in deciding whether to add it to your kit.
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Matthew PowellThis might be the best lens value ever
Eric GMy favorite lens!
Amazon CustomerGreat lens
Phillip L.Not a Full Frame Lens, false Advertising
Phillip L.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
This should be listed as an APS-C lens as any APS-C lens can be used on full frame cameras but the result will be a downgrade in resolution or a heavy vignetting. I'll admit the posting discloses it in a small asterisk, however they should be far more forthcoming with that information.
If you own a full frame camera I recommend saving your money.
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K. A. Dawg