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Brightin Star AF Fit for Nikon Z-Mount 35mm
The optical design with 2 aspherical and 1 ED element, combined with an 11-blade diaphragm, delivers controlled aberrations and smooth bokeh for a full-frame f/1.8 prime. A de-clicked aperture ring and weather-sealed mount make it a practical hybrid lens for video shooters needing silent exposure adjustments. This lens is best for Nikon Z portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and tactile manual control.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 753 g
af type STM
lens type prime
61 Overall Score
Price $280
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong optical (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Brightin Star AF Fit for Nikon Z-Mount 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 753 | 315 | 540 | 260 | 350 | 370 |
| AF Type | STM | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightin Star AF Fit for Nikon Z-Mount 35mm | 86.9 | 48.1 | 52 | 61.7 | 67.5 | 45.8 | 80.4 | 33.6 | 55.1 | 37.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.9 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.2 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 69 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 86.9 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.7 | 0 | 81.4 | 65.1 | 37.9 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 37.9 |
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