The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Brightin 35mm f1.8 and the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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 35mm f1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 with a length of 82mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Brightin 35mm f1.8's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Brightin 35mm f1.8 and Sony FE 85mm F1.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Brightin 35mm f1.8 and the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Size and Weight 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. Sony FE 85mm F1.8 weighs 371g, 13% (59g) lighter than the Brightin 35mm f1.8's weight of 430g.
Filter Threads
The Brightin 35mm f1.8 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Brightin 35mm f1.8:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 85mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
The Brightin 35mm f1.8 has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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.
Focal Range
Brightin 35mm f1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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 .
