Brightin Star AF Fit for Nikon Z-Mount 35mm
The optical design with 2 aspherical and 1 ED element, combined with an 11-blade diaphragm, delivers controlled aberrations and smooth bokeh for a full-frame f/1.8 prime. A de-clicked aperture ring and weather-sealed mount make it a practical hybrid lens for video shooters needing silent exposure adjustments. This lens is best for Nikon Z portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and tactile manual control.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 753 g
af type STM
lens type prime
61 Overall Score
Price €786
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong optical (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Brightin Star AF Fit for Nikon Z-Mount 35mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 753 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 420 |
| AF Type | STM | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightin Star AF Fit for Nikon Z-Mount 35mm | 87.4 | 44.3 | 55.6 | 62.6 | 70.2 | 42.2 | 80.4 | 33.3 | 59.9 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.3 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 75.5 | 68 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
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