Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 2x Macro 60mm
Achieving a true 2:1 magnification ratio, this manual-focus 60mm f/2.8 lens captures extreme detail beyond standard 1:1 macros. The de-clicked aperture ring and 9-blade diaphragm provide smooth, silent aperture control for precise depth-of-field adjustments during video capture. This lens is best for APS-C Sony shooters dedicated to studio macro work, such as insect and product photography, who prioritize magnification over autofocus convenience.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong macro (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202696/100
Buyers love this lens for its fast autofocus, sharp wide-open images, and excellent low-light zoom performance.
- Fast and snappy autofocus, especially with A7R5.
- Sharp image quality wide open at f2.8.
- Excellent for video with steady zoom and quick focus.
- Great low-light performance from the f2.8 aperture.
- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers found the lens exceptionally sharp, a worthy upgrade from other lenses, and delivered quickly by the retailer.
- Extremely sharp image quality praised by all reviewers.
- Described as a rewarding upgrade from Tamron 35-150.
- Buyers feel confident shooting with this lens.
- Fast and fuss-free delivery from B&H noted.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 60 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 180 |
| Max Magnification | 2:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Brightin Star 60mm f/2.8 2x Macro 60mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 60mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 697 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | 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 60mm f/2.8 2x Macro 60mm | 54.6 | 88.1 | 38.9 | 94.8 | 37.2 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 33.6 | 94.9 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.7 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.5 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 78.2 | 83 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.3 | 69.1 | 68.7 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.2 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.4 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 26 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.2 | 87.8 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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