Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
The Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 manual lens is praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast aperture, and build quality, especially given its budget-friendly price. However, some users note it's a specialty lens requiring practice for manual focus, and at least one reviewer reported compatibility issues with certain Canon EOS R7 firmware. The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II lens receives high marks for sharpness and fast autofocus, but several Q&A posts raise concerns about internal movement when the camera is off. Overall, sentiment is very positive for both lenses, with a few isolated negatives.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast f/0.95 aperture
- Affordable price
- Solid build quality
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Manual focus requires practice
- No autofocus
- Potential compatibility issues with Canon R7 firmware
- Specialty lens not for beginners
- Heavy all-metal construction
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Multicoated | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.55 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 34 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Brightin Star AF 12mm f/2.8 12mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
