Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
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 suitability for both photography and video, with many noting a significant upgrade from previous lenses. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when the lens is off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior. Overall, this lens is highly recommended for professionals seeking top-tier image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Excellent for video
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal)
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised as an affordable ultra-wide zoom that delivers sharp images, fast and quiet autofocus, and effective image stabilization. Many users love it for landscapes, real estate, and vlogging, though some note soft corners, distortion, and a slow aperture that struggles in low light. A recurring complaint is the lack of a focus distance scale, which makes manual focusing in the dark difficult. Overall, it is considered excellent value for the price, especially for crop-sensor Canon cameras.
Pros
- Affordable ultra-wide zoom
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- Slow aperture in low light
- Soft corners at wide angles
- No focus distance scale
- Plastic build quality
- Distortion and chromatic aberration
Scores
Specifications
| Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm | Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 14 |
| Groups | 4 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 220 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
