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 F1.8 IS STM Macro 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 F1.8 IS STM Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 with a length of 40mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro also has a larger diameter of 74mm 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 208g, which means it is 97g (31%) lighter than the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro which has a weight of 305g.
Filter Threads
The Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a 52mm 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 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro:
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
Brightin Star 35mm f1.4 is also available in the Sony E , 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 Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
