Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm
Brightin Star
57 Overall Score
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
Meike
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm
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 suitability for both photography and video, with many noting a significant upgrade over 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, it is praised as a top-tier professional zoom lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great for video with steady stabilization
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off may cause concern
- Focus-by-wire system (not mechanical)
- High price point
- Tripod must attach to lens collar, not camera
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Video suitability 2
Build quality 5
Value for money 2
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Video Cinema
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Landscape
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm | Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 12 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 850 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong build (66th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm0.017score per dollar
vs
Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm0.010score per dollar
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III 12mm
Scores 57 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
