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 Canon RF 35mm F1.4 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. Canon RF 35mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 with a length of 43mm, is 56mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 77mm compared to the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4's 64mm 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. Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 weighs 224g, which means it is 331g (59%) lighter than the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 which has a weight of 555g.
Filter Threads
The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 35mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 35mm F1.4 has the Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E , Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
