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 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF 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 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF with a length of 96mm, is 22mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has a larger diameter of 72mm 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. 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF weighs 438g, 33% (222g) 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 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has a 62mm 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 62mm filters that we recommend for the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF:
Lens Mounts
The Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 II is also available in the Sony E , Canon RF and MFT mounts.
7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is also available in Nikon Z and Leica L 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 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.
