Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05 50mm
The ultra-bright f/1.05 maximum aperture and 15-blade diaphragm deliver exceptionally shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh for subject isolation. Its all-metal barrel construction provides a robust, tactile feel that complements the deliberate manual focus design. This lens is best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize creative depth-of-field control and a hands-on shooting experience over autofocus speed.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Layer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.05 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 570 |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05 50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm | 18-140mm |
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | 22-40 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 606 | 540 | 260 | 420 | 350 | 315 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD | Autofocus | SSM | stepping motor | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightin Star 50mm f/1.05 50mm | 13.9 | 59.3 | 43.7 | 53.1 | 59.7 | 54.9 | 33.6 | 91.7 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 14.5 | 83.9 | 84.1 | 89.1 | 22.6 | 96.2 | 83.1 | 96.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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