Brightin Star Fit for Fujifilm XF-mount 8mm
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star Fit for Fujifilm XF-mount 8mm
This budget fisheye lens is a hit with hobbyists who love its wide field of view and solid metal build, though it requires manual focus and struggles in low light. Most users find it excellent value for under $60, praising center sharpness and fun factor, but note the flimsy metal lens cap and edge softness. A few verified buyers reported compatibility issues or returned units, but the overwhelming sentiment is positive for the price.
Pros
- Excellent center sharpness
- Solid all-metal construction
- Great value for under $60
- Very wide 172° field of view
- Fun and creative photography
Cons
- Flimsy metal lens cap slips off
- Edge softness and corner blur
- Poor low-light performance
- Requires manual focus
- Compatibility issues with some mounts
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
This Nikon 18-55mm lens is widely praised for its sharpness, light weight, and excellent value for money, especially as a kit lens. Users highlight its vivid colors and quiet autofocus, though some note the plastic build feels fragile and the barrel can wobble at extended focal lengths. Overall, it's considered a fantastic starter lens that outperforms its modest price point.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent value for money
- Vivid color reproduction
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- Plastic build feels fragile
- Barrel wobbles at extended focal lengths
- No image stabilization
- Loose tolerances can affect focus
Scores
Specifications
| Brightin Star Fit for Fujifilm XF-mount 8mm | Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 7 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | pulse stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 55 mm★ |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star Fit for Fujifilm XF-mount 8mm
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 20059 18-55mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Brightin Star Fit for Fujifilm XF-mount 8mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.
