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 MX$5,459
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong optical (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th 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 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm | 12-100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 753 | 290 | 544 | 107 | 495 | 561 |
| AF Type | STM | stepping motor | RXD | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| 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 | 87.7 | 42.3 | 55.3 | 62.5 | 71 | 40.3 | 80.3 | 33.6 | 61.3 | 36.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 80.8 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.6 | 83.1 | 80.3 | 78.4 | 89.8 | 36.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86.1 | 69.8 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.1 | 63.2 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 82.6 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 74.1 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.1 | 76.3 | 63.2 | 83.2 | 81.2 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.7 | 23.2 | 72.9 | 79.2 | 86.8 | 20.4 | 98 | 77.3 | 89.8 | 98.6 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Compare | 53.7 | 63.4 | 68.7 | 57 | 96.9 | 65 | 0 | 96.6 | 63.3 | 96.9 |
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