Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 35mm
A bright f/1.7 aperture and durable all-metal construction make this 35mm lens—equivalent to 52.5mm on APS-C—stand out for subject isolation in a compact 327g body. Its manual focus design provides precise, tactile control while the slim profile keeps the setup discreet for candid shooting. This lens is best for portrait photographers on Sony E-mount who prioritize smooth bokeh and robust, portable build over autofocus convenience.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (15th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 35mm | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Sony E SELP16502 | Viltrox WCL-X100VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 50mm | 55-200mm | 18-55mm | 16-50mm | 9mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Panasonic Sigma L | Nikon F | Canon EF-S | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 327 | 297 | 255 | 200 | 107 | 130 |
| AF Type | - | STM | Silent Wave Motor | Micro Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | prime | telephoto | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightin Star 35mm f/1.7 35mm | 54.8 | 91.2 | 57 | 7.9 | 15.1 | 94.3 | 93.1 | 34 | 98.2 | 35.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 88.7 | 34 | 52.4 | 80.5 |
| Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Compare | 54.8 | 69.8 | 76.6 | 81.9 | 65.3 | 71.5 | 50.4 | 85.4 | 82.9 | 92.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Compare | 54.8 | 67.1 | 82.5 | 42.6 | 61.7 | 77 | 50.4 | 83 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Sony E SELP16502 Compare | 54.8 | 75.1 | 97.5 | 34.6 | 63.1 | 77 | 0 | 83.6 | 77.9 | 80.5 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.8 | 81.4 | 91.4 | 99.2 | 4.1 | 83.8 | 68.8 | 34 | 87.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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We started tracking prices for this product on May 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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