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Brightin Star 2518
The f/1.8 aperture and 10-blade diaphragm deliver smooth background blur and sharp 10-point sunstars, while the 0.2m minimum focus distance enables macro-like close-ups. Its ultra-light 192g build and classic 37.5mm equivalent field of view make it a discreet, all-day carry option for Fujifilm X-mount shooters. This manual-focus prime is best for portrait and street photographers wanting an affordable lens with distinct bokeh character and close-focus capability.
Focal length 25mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Fujifilm X
Weight 192 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
51 Overall Score
Price CA$90
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Brightin Star 2518 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | FotoZ KZ-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 16-50mm | 9mm | - | 18-135mm | 16-24mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/5.6 | - |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 135 | 130 | 320 | 98 | 119 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | Micro Motor | - |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightin Star 2518 | 13.9 | 95.5 | 82.5 | 84.1 | 18.4 | 94.1 | 33.6 | 21.6 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.8 | 82.9 | 73.7 | 94.9 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 79.8 | 33.6 | 67.7 | 83.2 |
| Canon EF EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Compare | 54.6 | 57 | 96.7 | 91.5 | 80.3 | 58.8 | 95.8 | 38.7 | 83.2 |
| FotoZ KZ-03 Compare | 54.6 | 68.4 | 94.6 | 99.8 | 40.4 | 69.9 | 67.5 | 59.5 | 83.2 |
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