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The Brightin Star 23mm F5.6 Full Frame Pancake Lens is a manual focus lens designed for Sony E-mount cameras. With a compact design, weighing only 0.75 lb and measuring 1.2 inches thick, it offers an immersive 23mm focal length ideal for street photography. Its hyperfocal design allows for effortless shooting without the need for manual focusing, making it perfect for capturing spontaneous moments. Compatible with a wide range of Sony models, this lens is a must-have for photographers seeking authenticity in their work.
Real Angle Of View | 83.1 Degrees |
Maximum Aperture | 5.6 f |
Minimum Aperture | 5.6 f |
Image stabilization | Optical |
Compatible Camera Models | Sony A7R, Sony ZV-E1, Sony Alpha QX1, Sony A7S, Sony NEX-5R, Sony NEX-5T, Sony A7S II, Sony A6500, Sony A6400, Sony A6300, Sony A6100, Sony A6000, Sony FX30, Sony A7R IV, Sony A6700, Sony A6600, Sony A7R V, Sony NEX-7, Sony A9, Sony A7 III, Sony NEX-5, Sony A7 II, Sony A7 IV, Sony Alpha NEX-C3, Sony ZV-E10, Sony A7R II, Sony A5100, Sony A7S III, Sony A3000, Sony NEX-5N, Sony A5000, Sony A7C, Sony A9 II, Sony NEX-3, Sony A7, Sony A7R III, Sony A1 |
Photo Filter Size | 58 Millimeters |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Minimum Focal Length | 23 Millimeters |
Lens Design | Brightin Star 23mm F5.6 MF Wide Angle Camera Lens |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Lens Fixed Focal Length | 23 Millimeters |
Lens Coating Description | Nano AR Coating |
Focal Length Description | 23mm |
Lens | Standard |
Compatible Camera Mount | Sony E |
Maximum Focal Length | 23 Millimeters |
E**.
DOOOOOOO ITTTTTTTTTT
I did not expect the quality to be SO GOOD!!This little lens packs an impressive punch at an even more impressive price point! The photo quality is STUNNING and definitely comparable to high end lenses if you know how to manipulate your settings correctly!! And It fits my Nikon Z50 PERFECTLY!! Overall I’m highly impressed with this little baby and will definitely continue to recommend it!!
J**
WoW! Just WOW!
This little lens is packed with crisp, perfect photos every time! If you're comfortable using manual settings and are looking for a nice compact lens, this is the lens for you. The photos are incredibly sharp! I wish Brightin Star would make more Z mount lenses for Nikon. Fabulous lens at a fantastic price!
B**N
Pretty good
The lens works great. Its got a bit of a weird look and its hard to focus but thats the reason you buy this lens.One weird thing the red dot that supposed to show whats my apeture is not in the right place. Kind of weird
E**N
An affordable Noctilux? YES!
This lens works very well and exudes quality, it has definitely earned the term, 'glass'. Modern mirrorless cameras make using a manual f0.95 lens a realistic possibility. Using the viewing screen and zooming in on what you want sharp and focusing from there. All the pics here were shot wide open at f0.95. The headshot selfie was shot through a K&F Concept 62mm ND4-64 ND & CPL Polarizers Filter 2-in-1- and is still quite sharp. This lens is so affordable, you really should get it - now...
D**W
Sheers lens mount, no infinity focus.
When I ordered this lens I had two implicit expectations.1. That you can mount it onto your camera.2. That the lens focuses to infinity.I had to replace my lens mount because the lens sheered it upon trying to mount it. Then after mounting it with a new mount, it could not focus to infinity. This is a failure of QC that I have seen others complain of. The Build is overall great but extremely misleading as the optics are disappointing even for the price. The lens does have great nighttime performance though, but that's a given for f/.95.
M**A
Sweet little lens
Lens mounted on a Sony a7ii and shoots pictures like a fine vintage lens. Fully manual with no auto focus and no electrical contact points with camera body so no f/stop or shutter speed readout on the screen or viewfinder. If you are not familiar with a manual shooting this may not be the lens for you. OTOH if you want to learn manual lens shooting, $90 is not a budget breaker to start with. The pics are very nice with an old school vintage look. The bokeh is excellent wide open and the sweet spot is probably about f/5.6 to 8.0. The build quality is far better than some of the far more expensive name brand lens I have.
M**D
Great lens
Brightin Star 9mm F5.6 overall great lens. A bit pricy, but very sharp, great build quality. The only con that almost impossible to remove back filter without a "lens wrench" which is NOT available to 34mm at all, and especially for there tight placement, almost damaged lens in try to remove it. Now I have 3d printed dyi wrench, but for THAT price it should be included.Mistake of the seller is to put all lenses under one lot, so mixing review with all lens. I would by even second one 9mm F5.6 for another camera, but price is way too high, kind of premium.
N**L
You get what you pay for
This should be viewed more as a toy or art lens. Wide open, like all .95 lenses it’s very soft with a thin depth of field. Even stopped down, I don’t feel it’s very sharp, but you don’t get this lens to photograph stopped down imo. It has a very distinct look. Focus throw is fast, but also I feel like the markings on the lens don’t match where it is in the focus range. It’s a toy/art/fun lens. At 0.95 you’re not going to be fast focusing with this, so if it’s fast moving don’t expect to capture it easily. But, I think it could make a good cinema lens since it’s manual focus.
M**L
Incredibly crisp and great build quality!
Cannot believe the amazing quality you get with this lens. Super sharp even wide open at 1.8f. Its construction is all metal and extremely durable. This does make it heavier, but I like this in comparison to a lens that I have to baby. I can use this daily and not worry. The value is awesome and I look forward to purchasing more Brightin Star lenses!
H**L
Ein Wahnsinns Sichtfeld
Wie weit ist weit genug? In diesem Fall schon fast wie weit ist zu weit. Spass beiseite. Wer Weitwinkelperspektiven mag ist mit diesem objektiv am äussersten Rand angekommen ohne die fisheye Perspektive zu bekommen. Tolle Optik, gute scharfe, und der einschraubbare Filter ist ein zusätzliches Feature für Langzeitbelichtungen. Sehr zu empfehlen
T**L
Nice bokeh and a decent lens.
Overall a decent lens, a bit soft at f0.95 and contrast is a bit low, but it gets better at f1.4. Not bad considering the price of a new Leica Noctilux.
P**R
Lack of consistency
Sent it back.
S**M
Too quirky
Quirky as you’d expect, but with a high minimum focus distance, cheap construction and small aperture, it did not have nearly enough redeeming features.
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