Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.7 35mm
Brightin Star
59 Overall Score
vs
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Meike
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.7 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Users highlight its smooth video capabilities and internal zoom design, though some express initial concern about internal movement when powered off, which is normal. Overall, it is praised as a professional-grade upgrade that delivers outstanding image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Smooth video capabilities
- Internal zoom design
Cons
- Internal movement when powered off (normal but concerning)
- Not parfocal
- Heavy weight (2.3 lbs)
- Focus-by-wire system (not mechanical)
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Video capabilities 2
Build quality 3
Internal movement concern 4
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
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Specifications
| Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.7 35mm | Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | multi-layer coating | Multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.34 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 56 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.7 35mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Meike 56mm F1.7 56mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 20 specs.