The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II and the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN 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. Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN with a length of 56mm, is 62mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 68mm compared to the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN's 61mm 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. Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN weighs 190g, 71% (470g) lighter than the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II's weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II and the Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN 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 60mm f2.8 II is also available in the Nikon Z , Canon RF and MFT mounts.
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN is also available in Micro Four Thirds mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
