The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 and the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 with a length of 42mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS also has a larger diameter of 63mm compared to the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4's 55mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS weighs 155g, 28% (63g) lighter than the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4's weight of 218g.
Filter Threads
The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has a 49mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4:
And these are the 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 and the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Canon RF , Nikon Z and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
