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
52 Overall Score
Price CA$90
Snapshot
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 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 16-50mm | 16-50mm | 14mm | - | 13-33mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/0 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | GoPro HERO Black Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 135 | 107 | 185 | 100 | 132 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM | - | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | wide-angle | standard-zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightin Star 2518 | 12.7 | 95 | 84.1 | 82.7 | 21.2 | 92.5 | 33.6 | 24.8 | 36.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.6 | 73.7 | 92.8 | 44.5 | 74.5 | 75.9 | 83.1 | 78.7 | 95.4 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Viltrox Air AF 14mm F4.0 Air Compare | 87.6 | 62.9 | 94.7 | 54.2 | 84.6 | 64.6 | 33.6 | 82 | 82.4 |
| GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 Compare | 53.7 | 100 | 98.7 | 13.9 | 46 | 100 | 33.6 | 83.9 | 82.4 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.6 | 83.7 | 93.2 | 48.1 | 79 | 75.9 | 77.9 | 2.9 | 93.5 |
Price
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