Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
Brightin Star
73 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
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 from 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, this lens is highly recommended for professionals seeking top-tier image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Excellent for video
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal)
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 4
Low light performance 2
Video suitability 2
Build quality 5
Internal movement concerns 4
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Macro
Street
Portrait
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 10 |
| Groups | 4 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 43 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.17X★ |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average optical (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm1.229score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.492score per dollar
Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 20 specs.
