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 Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM 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 Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM with a length of 41mm, is 77mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II's 68mm 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. Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM weighs 160g, 75% (500g) 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 Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM has a 43mm 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 43mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II and the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM 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 60mm f2.8 II is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z and MFT mounts.
Focal Range
Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 60mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
90mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.
