Thanks. I did try buying the Brightin Star 35mm through an affiliate link but the Amazon price was double the factory price! So this is in lieu of whatever your commission might have been. Very impressed with the lens!
Love this channel. As a Hobby photographer, it’s great to find lenses that do 90% of what I want for a quarter of the price. I love my zve10 but spending thousands on lenses just isn’t justifiable
As someone who started selling cameras in 1978 on to 1987 every 35mm camera came with the 50mm lens. it wasn't until about 1983 that "Kit lenses" came out and customer's had the option. to buy the camera with the 50mm, or with the 35-70 kit lens. that's why the popularity of 50mm lenses, not that they were desirable, but that it was the only lens available with the cameras from 1960-1983. I've owned 2 50mm lenses out of dozens of lenses and cameras that I've owned. the first was the 50mm f1.7 that came with my Minolta XD-11 back in 1979, the second I bought a 50mm f1.4 Canon lens for my Canon 5DmII, but I rarely used it. Again, they were popular because it was what they got, not really what they wanted. I did get a 50mm f.095 lens with my 1957 Canon 7 that I bought in 1982, but it was classic and used.
My very first camera was a Minolta film camera. It’s what got me addicted to all of this crap. 😂 From there, I went on to Olympus, then Canon and now Sony.
I really want to thank you for introducing this lens to me. It was SO affordable I just had to try it, and holy heck this is a chonky boy. Put it on my fuji x-e3 and suddenly I feel like I have a budget mini Leica q2. Im too scared to travel with my leica kit with all the aggressive pick pockets over seas. But THIS! I can pack this 35 when I have time for slow photography, and pair it with the newest 18-55 zoom lens and be set. I love the manual focus and the full brass lens cap. Seriously, thank you for helping me fall in love with my fuji gear again!
I reeeally love your videos and recommendations. BUT I’d love if you mention the lense early or even in the title. I watch your videos anyway. Even rewatched many just because they are so informative. Thanks for your work 🙏
Great video Mark. I just ordered this through your Amazon link. Of note, at least for me, there was an additional $20 coupon from the manufacturer through Amazon at checkout so it was only $179. Not sure if everyone will see that but its worth a look
Been looking for a fast 35mm for my Sony and can find f/1.8 and f/1.4 but in the $250-$300+ price range and these lenses are pushing 45+ years. Nice to see there is one that you like for cheap money. Well inexpensive money.
Hi Mark, I ordered this lens because of your enthusiastic review. It was finally delivered last week and I am very disappointed. Yes, it delivers sharp images, but at least my copy has serious chromatic aberrations, both lateral and longitudinal, so much so that they are clearly visible even without magnification. When I compare my results with your statements, I can't believe that this is the same lens.
Very often more expensive products are more expensive because of a strict warranty control that assures coherence in specification among different units. Cheaper products often have a less strict warranty control and differences among units can be bigger. My advice would be to try a replacement.
I'm sure the copy of the lens Mark reviewed is a good one because the manufacturer sent him a cherry-picked sample. Such practices are unethical. Unfortunately, cheap lenses with a no-name brand are a risk to buy because of lax production standards and hit-or-miss quality control. For those reasons, I would never buy this lens. If you want a hand holdable camera that's nearly perfect and will create a similar image style presented in this video, then buy the Leica M11-P Rangefinder with a Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (2023 Version) for a total of $13,890.
Thanks for sharing your feedback! I have 7artisans 35/0.95 It also has some chromatic aberrations and I was considering swapping for the Brightin Star. But the reviews are mixed not only from your feedback but from other TH-cam reviewers as well. I don't mind the chromatic aberrations, I'm going to stick to my 7a. The lens without CAs I can wholeheartedly recommend is Samyang 35/1.2, it's clinically sharp wife open, no CAs or flair. Also that's the reason it's too boring to shoot. 😂
*Mark i hope you consider reviewing the Loawa 33mm F0.95 APO lens. This thing has one of the most amazing background blur and amazing Red Flair, It is more expensive but it has little Achromatic issues but its a beast!*
This is one of the lenses I most enjoyed and had fun and made nice and easy artistic photos, with the Fuji XH1. Very easy to focus, lots of contrast and sharpness wide open. Average photos became interesting. I intend to buy one for a Canon M5. The colors are superb, creamy and glossy if you want. That's a lens one can buy "just" for pleasure. BTW, thank you for the very nice videos, very useful.
I have the 7artisans 35mm f0.95 which I absolutely adore and use regularly, but the clicked aperture ring is tempting me to consider swapping for this lens!
I shoot on Fujifilm. I have the 7Artisans as well, and despite the fact that the Brightin Star appears physically almost identical and uses the same optical formula, I bought it for the clicked aperture. I was surprised by how much better the Brightin Star is optically. It is noticeably sharper and has more contrast wide open, as well as less aberration. Its rendering is smoother, more controlled, and the bokeh is beautiful. It's in every way the superior lens. I suppose it could be sample variation, but I'd buy the BS again without hesitation. It's really amazing for the price.
@@alihall4208 The Brightin Star, a silly name to be sure, really is a great lens. Since buying it, it's been on my xpro2 more than any of the others in my somewhat embarrassingly large collection. If you like the 7A, I think you'll like the BS even more. And, yeah. Just say "NO!" to clickless aperture rings! As a stills shooter only, t's a trend I quite dislike.
APS-C Blurred~（how to say in english ） 0.95=full size 1.4 light= 0.95 In fact,From the south of China ~ it is an OEM factory with several lens design factories. The coating comes from CCTV. Southern Lens Factory sometimes uses a similar design, but the shell is different. From the nouth of China ~ Zhongyi has worse coating. but Zhongyi has the Nikon lens grinder from the 1980s
an interesting insight that I would want to point out and this is the second time watching the vid though.. at 14:32 something very nice happens - that Only in manual lenses can be done - Only in in manual lenses you can change the Aperture WHILE shooting video! sure, its not something that film-graphy people will notice right away (cuz of variable ND filters) but its a very useful tool, especially when you're in need for a fast correction without stopping the flow of the filming
I was skeptical on Sharpness/Quality, but after a visit to a museum on a busy day. I was nailing focus while shoulder to shoulder and was editing surprisingly sharp photos in post.
I agree 100% with your "35mm is more comfy than 22mm in street" I feel it too, but I have found myself wishing for more context in my photos. Or in places where space is limited, having a bit more distance on the image. 28mm seem to be a good compromise, you can always crop it if you want to be at a safe distance. Especially with these sensors that we have now!
Mark. I follow you since you are under 5k subs. When Im looking for a manual lens I always check your channel first. Im from Brazil, with two aps-c Canons and we dont have acess to all this brands. You tecnique of not talk the brand of the lens and not write in title or description is very disturbing and not nice. I know, im youtuber too and we want the views, but, before I can apriciate your nice review I need, first, to know if I can get one or if I can pay one. I looked in beginning, middle and the end of the vídeo and I couldnt find the name. I gave up. (your links dont work in Amazon Brazil). Please, re-think you stragedy to stimulate we watch more! Cheers from Brazil
I'm a Canon DSLR user too. We get cut off by the manufacturers with these nice lenses. APSC yes, but only Canon RF or M mount...! Not for us, buddy... 😞
Hi Mark. Two questions - What do you think of the micro contrast of this lens? And second, how is the edge-to-edge sharpness of the lens for landscape use at the f5.6 and f8 apertures? Thanks.
Many thanks for another informative video Mark! I am considering this lens for my Olympus eM1 mark II camera. Would it make sense to expect it to work equally well on the m43 sensor as on the apsc?
I would try and find some real world feedback on the subject. You are at a 70mm FOV and putting a lot of pressure on the optics, may be fine, but I just don't know.
I don't see why not. As long as It has (it should) the same back glass but with the MFT mount you won't be using the softer outer area of the lens. My kamlan 50 mk ii MFT works as well on apsc with adapter because the back glass size is not MFT specific
I just received this lens yesterday. Very impressive. One minor detail they overlooked, the focus scale on the lens has a marking for f11 even though the lens doesn't have an f11 aperture click. How could you manufacturer a lens and miss something so simple? The hard stop on mine is also quite a bit off of infinity but that might just be my copy. Also when i go from f4 to f8 it only loses one stop of light which doesn't seem correct, that should be 2 stops right? I think the unmarked click between 2.8 and 4 is supposed to 4, and 4 on the lens is actually 5.6. Overall it's a fun and challenging lens to use
Thanks for sharing this. On the hard stop going past infinity, that’s normal and part of the design. If the hard stop is at infinity, temperature variation can actually change exactly where infinity is, on the lens, meaning you may not be able to get to infinity in some cases. Pretty much all modern manual lenses turn past infinity. Thanks for the information on the aperture too, I didn’t pick that up.
I'd be curious if your aperture markings are the same. I lose 2 stops of light on the exposure scale when I go from 2.8 to 4. So I definitely think the un-marked dash is supposed to f4 and f 4 is actually 5.6
These lenses are usually based on some vintage lens but manufactured with modern materials and precision assembly, hence giving better image quality. Anyone know the equivalent vintage lens of this one?
I think this is something that may have been the case a long time ago, but this is an 11 element lens, it's far too sophisticated to be based on a vintage lens. So I believe this is a complete new design.
They launched the 50mm f0.95 for APSC and mFT between Oct-Nov 24. I got mine for mFT on Dec 24. There isn't any review on YT. The bokeh is phenomenal. Mixture of guitar pick, shell and oval shapes. It has retractable hood but is too short. I added on a straight Leica-like hood on it. Looks so cool.
is it good for moon light filming? I don t see any filming like this, i donno why.. Can you tell me more about yours? I am looking for a solution to film in nature -the sea in moonlight, i have Canon R50, so I need wide angle and sensitive to low light. Thanks.
@inlumina_punctro Hi. This isn't a wide angle lens. Even though they have RF mount, I think it is not suitable for your application. Probably, you can get a wide angle lens with F2.0. And maybe it is even cheaper.
@@DNexpression i was so curious to see how does it look a 0,95 lens filming a landscape, even a narrow angle like 50 or 35 asp-c . thanks for hour answer-rookie here watching lots of videos.
I learned off a manual exposure, rangefinder focus and black and white. I do miss being able to just take my time to get the right shot. Had to be deliberate with film....
Great video! I’ve honestly been on the lookout for a good lens for food photography at a reasonable price for my canon m50. I love 35mm especially on crop sensors. This looks incredible for the price point as well, I was honestly expecting it to be around 400. Also congrats on 50k! Very well deserved 🎉🎉
I have a Mitakon 35mm f0.95 ii which is an excellent lens, but this sounds even better. The trouble with the Mitakon is chromatic aberrations are terrible. It’s the mk ii version of the lens as well which is said to have improved upon this flaw. It might be a quality control issue though as it’s soo bad on my copy that I just use it for b&w images. But if what you say on this lens is true, then I might seek one out. Also a clickable aperture is nicer, although the declicked one on the Mitakon isn’t a major issue for me.
Can someone tell me why there are no evening-night filming with 0,95 lens? The short depth of field is the problem? Which lens can i use for filming sea in the moonlight? aspc RF mount
I bought this on seeing this Video. The sharpness is amazing. With one tub light on it does wonder. There’s one big problem. I get heavy vignette at all corners. Otherwise it’s excellent. Thank you for recommending.
I also found myself in the 35mm focal length on the fuji apsc. There's a 35mmf2.4 lens that nobody talks about. I tested it against a f1.4 lens, same light, same iso, with auto shutter speed,; and this f2.4 lens generated a faster shutter speed than the f1.4 lens. Maybe it's the optical formula or the chemical composition of the glass. Kipon/iberit.
Thank you so much for this tip! I just got mine with the metal lens hood and useful thumb nubbin for easier focusing and it is every bit as good as you say.
One last question Mark. Do you think this lens can be a good alternative of Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 or is it worth to pay 1500$ for Voigtlander while it's possible to get Brightin Star only for 200$ ?
please, i can't get around it..🥲 a 35mm lens, on a APS-C will ALWAYS increase to Xmm (X= focal leght * crop factor) or, if i choose a lens that say "for APS-C", it's already compensated? thanks
35mm is the same as 35mm on full frame, you just get a cropped images with a smaller filed of view. Unless you already shoot full frame and know what focal lengths you prefer, then don’t even put the mental effort into thinking about it.
The EF-M is a superior lens, in some regards. This is a less expensive option that's manual focus and goes to 0.95, and it's great, but the EF-M lens is really top shelf.
I'd like to get this lens but I have pretty bad eyesight and usually rely a lot on autofocus and other assists from my Sony camera, if I use this lens would I still get help from peaking highlights? That's the only issue stopping me from clicking the buy button.
This lens got me real excited. I was about to order one but found out the mount is EF-M but my mount is EF-S. Are there any transition mounts from M to S out there?
I have not tested that one, but it has a suspiciously similar size, shape, and optical specs, but not identical. So I don't think they are the same lens, but it's hard to know. Based on the performance of this lens, I can't image any lens, at any price, being "significantly" better , simply because this one is so good already, there not much room to improve. The Mitikon is twice the price, and I think it would he hard to justify. Honestly, if this lens was $400-500, I would still have thought the price was fair.
Ive got the Laowa 33mm, how would you say that compares? I really like that lens, the only thing I'd say is bad is the weight and the uneven vignette. Other than that its really nice
Hello, I'm new in the world of cameras, been on Mobile Photography and I will buy the Nikon Z50, but I see many lenses like this one, and I'm not sure how can I use it on my Z50, do I need an adapter for this specific lens, or the lens fit in any camera without adapter??? How do I know if the lenses that I like fits my Z50?
Sorry, what is the specific lens you referred to shown on the Amazon website? Its a bit confusing which lens you're referring to!! Many thanks in advance
Hi, thanks for your recommendation. You'd mentioned that there's a Canon EF mount variant, Im not seeing one on the Brightin Star site or Amazon. Am I missing something here or would I need to get an adapter of sorts?
Bought a different lens from them directly and choose the „EOS-M“ mount option, which perfectly fits on my M50! I noticed that sometimes the website won’t display all mounts, had to reload or select the lens by searching it on their website, not selecting it from the catalog.
Based on this video I just grabbed this lens before heading on a quick "vacation" and I'm not sure I'm impressed. My current walk-around lens has been a Sony 35mm 1.8, what everyone ranks as an OK, not great lens, I initially really learned photography back in the film camera days with my dad's late 60's/early 70's Nikormat with a 50mm lens, so the 35mm on a crop (a6400) is my go-to. Yes, at f.95 it can practically see in the dark, and the build quality looks and feels incredible, but I'm not impressed otherwise. I've spent 2 days with this lens and I can't nail focus to save my life, I have other manual lenses that I don't have a problem with, but with this one, the focus assists on and off, peaking levels... everything changes from subject to subject trying to nail the focus. With a lot of work, you can get a pretty sharp focus on portrait-type shots (and from 4' away I can get a sharp eye on the dog but the nose and everything else are blurred) but nothing gets me sharp focus at longer distances, landscape type shots, nothing works. At infinity Everything is out, even trying f stops up to f8, and a little in from the infinity stop where the focus peaking is the best it's better, but not great (both my Tamron superzooms are MUCH better, and the Sony 35 is in a different league, with identical manually set f stop, shutter and ISO). The Sony "walks around" with a Best Buy Platinum UV filter/lens protector (tested to be one of the better budget choices) and a lens hood all the time, so I figure, maybe one of them is giving the Sony an unfair advantage... I take them off... it's the same. I finally decided I'll try to take a picture of a very textured shower mat with both lenses at different distances from about 1' to 12', the same exact settings, everything. There's just no comparison. This lens looks OK full screen, the Sony looks crisper, but if you zoom in to full size the Sony remains crisp and this one falls apart. This one is so bad, after all the awesome reviews here and other places I don't even feel like I just got "a bad one." It feels like I'm doing something entirely wrong. Unless I'm missing something it's going back, and I'll probably send it back as defective.
I cannot recall if you mentioned it in the video. I know it is an APS-C lens, but can it be used on a DSLR camera? If so, is the performance the same? Just subscribed, love your channel and your detailed reviews. Last question, new photographer with an old Cannon T3I currently using a Cannion 18-135 IS lens F3.5. Stepping out of the kit lens, you sold me on this or the Sigma 15-35 1.8. Your thoughts on which one to get. I am not afraid to set aperture or focus.......but like the "prime" style photos that the Sigma 15-35 1.8 gives with a convince of a zoom.
Swap to micro four thirds while you're not too financially invested. Apsc sony is even nicer but it's $$$. You can guy a used olympus em10ii for a couple hundred bucks. Great camera. Wifi, focus peaking, live composition mode. Easily use vintage lenses and used glass is very affordable.
Do you know how it compares to the other 35mm 0.95 lenses? I have the mitakon speedmaster 2 which was the first and is quite a bit more expensive, but it as a lot of flaws at 0.95. Does it have enough better quality to justify this one?
Great video. I’ve been wanting a great low light lens for shooting bands in dark night clubs but also something I can get mileage out of in other use cases. As someone whose first camera was an OM-2n in the early 80s (I still own 5 OM cameras and a ton of Zuiko lenses) with a 50mm lens, I understand its versatility. Sold.
I took your advice and purchased this lens from Amazon (your link) I am a beginner and using it with a Canon R6 Mark II new camera. I was surprised at the weight of this lens. I'll be doing some tutorials on how to use it since I have no idea how to make adjustments and successfully take photos with it. If you can recommend a tutorial I would very much appreciate it!
Hi mark. Been watching this video. I have an a6400 and I want to try and learn out manual lenses. Do you think this is on par with the sigma 30mm 1.4 dc gn on terms of sharpness once you nail the focus?
It is not available in Europe yet, just the 50mm f:0.95. I bought the 7Artisans 35mm f:0.95 for Fuji when it was presented (2020 I think) and it stays in my bag because optically it is awesome, is it that one better? The single thing I don't like about the 7Art it is the declick aperture but after one month of use I solved that problem using a "break", it is not made for but it works, no, I am not using a scotch tape.
At sub 200 bucks, yeah, I guess it's the best. But if you spend a bit more, you can get the 7Artisans for around 250. I have both and at whide open, which is what you buy these lenses for, the 7 has less abortion and is sharper. If I want to use a lens stopped down, I would go for another lense, maybe an f2 lens, to have even better image quality across the stops range in the first place. But if it comes to f0.95 fotos and lenses, I would definitely recommend the 7 over the Brightin.
What about video of this lens? Kindly make video from this on aps-c Sony zve10 camera. I wanna buy a TTARTISAN lens for videos. Confused in choosing 17mm vs 35mm for dance short videos for TH-cam shorts & Instagram reels.
How much is the focus throw on this lens? Last 7artisan lens I bought had only around 45 degrees of focus throw and it is shit to focus and is useless in half of the situations.
It’s suspiciously similar, but in my testing the optical performance was better that others had reported from the 7artisans. It may be a revised version of that lens, or I just got a really good copy, not sure.
You can see some differences in the body design, the rear of the lens body is wider, in a way that seems oddly unnecessary, making me wonder if it’s been changed to accommodate a different rear element or group or elements.
Its been a while since you posted this video, is this the best vfm 0.95 lens for my apsc? I am not expecting a super sharp lens i just want to use it for night and cinematography I wish they had the exif data pins on it
Thanks. I did try buying the Brightin Star 35mm through an affiliate link but the Amazon price was double the factory price! So this is in lieu of whatever your commission might have been. Very impressed with the lens!
Very kind of you. Thanks.
Love this channel. As a Hobby photographer, it’s great to find lenses that do 90% of what I want for a quarter of the price. I love my zve10 but spending thousands on lenses just isn’t justifiable
Because of this video, I bought the lens recently for my x-e3. Can’t be any happier! Thank you!
What’s the name of the lens???
@@eddie7171 Brightin Star 35mm F0.95
@@eddie7171Bright Star 35mm F0.95.
I love how you showcase reasonably priced alternatives to high priced lenses. I have purchased 2 lenses you have showcased.
Hi...which 2 lenses did you buy?
Me two.😊
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Would this work on the Canon M50 with the vitrox adapter?]
Amazon link doesn't specify the exact product.
@@drunkntigrthey make it in EF-M mount, so it’s a native mount, no adapter required.
Thanks. This sends up becoming a 56mm full frame equivalent with a 1.6x multiplier yeah @@markwiemels
Will this lens fit on a cannon T7i ??? Thanks
@@AskChef Unfortunately, not.
As someone who started selling cameras in 1978 on to 1987 every 35mm camera came with the 50mm lens. it wasn't until about 1983 that "Kit lenses" came out and customer's had the option. to buy the camera with the 50mm, or with the 35-70 kit lens. that's why the popularity of 50mm lenses, not that they were desirable, but that it was the only lens available with the cameras from 1960-1983. I've owned 2 50mm lenses out of dozens of lenses and cameras that I've owned. the first was the 50mm f1.7 that came with my Minolta XD-11 back in 1979, the second I bought a 50mm f1.4 Canon lens for my Canon 5DmII, but I rarely used it. Again, they were popular because it was what they got, not really what they wanted. I did get a 50mm f.095 lens with my 1957 Canon 7 that I bought in 1982, but it was classic and used.
My very first camera was a Minolta film camera. It’s what got me addicted to all of this crap. 😂 From there, I went on to Olympus, then Canon and now Sony.
I really want to thank you for introducing this lens to me. It was SO affordable I just had to try it, and holy heck this is a chonky boy. Put it on my fuji x-e3 and suddenly I feel like I have a budget mini Leica q2. Im too scared to travel with my leica kit with all the aggressive pick pockets over seas. But THIS! I can pack this 35 when I have time for slow photography, and pair it with the newest 18-55 zoom lens and be set. I love the manual focus and the full brass lens cap. Seriously, thank you for helping me fall in love with my fuji gear again!
I reeeally love your videos and recommendations. BUT I’d love if you mention the lense early or even in the title. I watch your videos anyway. Even rewatched many just because they are so informative. Thanks for your work 🙏
I usually just click on the "Buy here" link and get the name from there, but yeah, you're right
Great video Mark. I just ordered this through your Amazon link. Of note, at least for me, there was an additional $20 coupon from the manufacturer through Amazon at checkout so it was only $179. Not sure if everyone will see that but its worth a look
Great to hear, yes I noticed that after publishing the video.
Been looking for a fast 35mm for my Sony and can find f/1.8 and f/1.4 but in the $250-$300+ price range and these lenses are pushing 45+ years. Nice to see there is one that you like for cheap money. Well inexpensive money.
Hi Mark, I ordered this lens because of your enthusiastic review. It was finally delivered last week and I am very disappointed. Yes, it delivers sharp images, but at least my copy has serious chromatic aberrations, both lateral and longitudinal, so much so that they are clearly visible even without magnification.
When I compare my results with your statements, I can't believe that this is the same lens.
Very often more expensive products are more expensive because of a strict warranty control that assures coherence in specification among different units. Cheaper products often have a less strict warranty control and differences among units can be bigger. My advice would be to try a replacement.
I'm sure the copy of the lens Mark reviewed is a good one because the manufacturer sent him a cherry-picked sample. Such practices are unethical. Unfortunately, cheap lenses with a no-name brand are a risk to buy because of lax production standards and hit-or-miss quality control. For those reasons, I would never buy this lens. If you want a hand holdable camera that's nearly perfect and will create a similar image style presented in this video, then buy the Leica M11-P Rangefinder with a Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (2023 Version) for a total of $13,890.
Thanks for sharing your feedback! I have 7artisans 35/0.95 It also has some chromatic aberrations and I was considering swapping for the Brightin Star. But the reviews are mixed not only from your feedback but from other TH-cam reviewers as well. I don't mind the chromatic aberrations, I'm going to stick to my 7a. The lens without CAs I can wholeheartedly recommend is Samyang 35/1.2, it's clinically sharp wife open, no CAs or flair. Also that's the reason it's too boring to shoot. 😂
*Mark i hope you consider reviewing the Loawa 33mm F0.95 APO lens. This thing has one of the most amazing background blur and amazing Red Flair, It is more expensive but it has little Achromatic issues but its a beast!*
This is one of the lenses I most enjoyed and had fun and made nice and easy artistic photos, with the Fuji XH1. Very easy to focus, lots of contrast and sharpness wide open. Average photos became interesting. I intend to buy one for a Canon M5. The colors are superb, creamy and glossy if you want. That's a lens one can buy "just" for pleasure. BTW, thank you for the very nice videos, very useful.
I have the 7artisans 35mm f0.95 which I absolutely adore and use regularly, but the clicked aperture ring is tempting me to consider swapping for this lens!
I shoot on Fujifilm. I have the 7Artisans as well, and despite the fact that the Brightin Star appears physically almost identical and uses the same optical formula, I bought it for the clicked aperture. I was surprised by how much better the Brightin Star is optically. It is noticeably sharper and has more contrast wide open, as well as less aberration. Its rendering is smoother, more controlled, and the bokeh is beautiful. It's in every way the superior lens. I suppose it could be sample variation, but I'd buy the BS again without hesitation. It's really amazing for the price.
@@gregorypease213 thanks for the insight, really interesting to hear about other users
@@alihall4208 The Brightin Star, a silly name to be sure, really is a great lens. Since buying it, it's been on my xpro2 more than any of the others in my somewhat embarrassingly large collection. If you like the 7A, I think you'll like the BS even more. And, yeah. Just say "NO!" to clickless aperture rings! As a stills shooter only, t's a trend I quite dislike.
I wonder what results it would give on my Canon 90D. I´m considering a 35 mm prime and was looking athe the Tamron 35 mm f1.4.
Thought exactly the same thing as I'm also considering the Tamron.
APS-C Blurred~（how to say in english ） 0.95=full size 1.4 light= 0.95
In fact,From the south of China ~ it is an OEM factory with several lens design factories. The coating comes from CCTV.
Southern Lens Factory sometimes uses a similar design, but the shell is different.
From the nouth of China ~ Zhongyi has worse coating. but Zhongyi has the Nikon lens grinder from the 1980s
an interesting insight that I would want to point out
and this is the second time watching the vid though..
at 14:32 something very nice happens - that Only in manual lenses can be done -
Only in in manual lenses you can change the Aperture WHILE shooting video!
sure, its not something that film-graphy people will notice right away (cuz of variable ND filters)
but
its a very useful tool, especially when you're in need for a fast correction without stopping the flow of the filming
I was skeptical on Sharpness/Quality, but after a visit to a museum on a busy day. I was nailing focus while shoulder to shoulder and was editing surprisingly sharp photos in post.
Sorry, which maker is this? I clicked Amazon link again and again, but can't decide if it's TT or 7. What is the name of the manufacturer?
Neither. Brightin Star. He does't actually say until the very end 😂
@@cjt5mith Thank you!
It's currently on sale, just bought one for 36% off 190usd. Can't wait!
I agree 100% with your "35mm is more comfy than 22mm in street" I feel it too, but I have found myself wishing for more context in my photos. Or in places where space is limited, having a bit more distance on the image. 28mm seem to be a good compromise, you can always crop it if you want to be at a safe distance. Especially with these sensors that we have now!
Mark. I follow you since you are under 5k subs. When Im looking for a manual lens I always check your channel first. Im from Brazil, with two aps-c Canons and we dont have acess to all this brands. You tecnique of not talk the brand of the lens and not write in title or description is very disturbing and not nice. I know, im youtuber too and we want the views, but, before I can apriciate your nice review I need, first, to know if I can get one or if I can pay one. I looked in beginning, middle and the end of the vídeo and I couldnt find the name. I gave up. (your links dont work in Amazon Brazil). Please, re-think you stragedy to stimulate we watch more! Cheers from Brazil
You want the links to work just use a VPN and spoof your location
Brightin Star 35mm F0.95 Night God Portrait Star APS-C Manual Fixed Focus Lens Suitable For Fuji X/Canon M/RF/M43/Sony E/Nikon Z Mount
I'm a Canon DSLR user too. We get cut off by the manufacturers with these nice lenses. APSC yes, but only Canon RF or M mount...! Not for us, buddy... 😞
Hi Mark. Two questions - What do you think of the micro contrast of this lens? And second, how is the edge-to-edge sharpness of the lens for landscape use at the f5.6 and f8 apertures? Thanks.
Many thanks for another informative video Mark!
I am considering this lens for my Olympus eM1 mark II camera.
Would it make sense to expect it to work equally well on the m43 sensor as on the apsc?
I would try and find some real world feedback on the subject. You are at a 70mm FOV and putting a lot of pressure on the optics, may be fine, but I just don't know.
I don't see why not. As long as It has (it should) the same back glass but with the MFT mount you won't be using the softer outer area of the lens. My kamlan 50 mk ii MFT works as well on apsc with adapter because the back glass size is not MFT specific
I just received this lens yesterday. Very impressive. One minor detail they overlooked, the focus scale on the lens has a marking for f11 even though the lens doesn't have an f11 aperture click. How could you manufacturer a lens and miss something so simple? The hard stop on mine is also quite a bit off of infinity but that might just be my copy. Also when i go from f4 to f8 it only loses one stop of light which doesn't seem correct, that should be 2 stops right? I think the unmarked click between 2.8 and 4 is supposed to 4, and 4 on the lens is actually 5.6. Overall it's a fun and challenging lens to use
Thanks for sharing this. On the hard stop going past infinity, that’s normal and part of the design. If the hard stop is at infinity, temperature variation can actually change exactly where infinity is, on the lens, meaning you may not be able to get to infinity in some cases. Pretty much all modern manual lenses turn past infinity. Thanks for the information on the aperture too, I didn’t pick that up.
I'd be curious if your aperture markings are the same. I lose 2 stops of light on the exposure scale when I go from 2.8 to 4. So I definitely think the un-marked dash is supposed to f4 and f 4 is actually 5.6
Thnx Mark I ordered by your link....can't wait to get that feel on the lens...
Great to hear! Thank you. You will absolutely love it.
These lenses are usually based on some vintage lens but manufactured with modern materials and precision assembly, hence giving better image quality. Anyone know the equivalent vintage lens of this one?
I think this is something that may have been the case a long time ago, but this is an 11 element lens, it's far too sophisticated to be based on a vintage lens. So I believe this is a complete new design.
Can you compare TTArtisan, 7Artisan and Brightin Star 35mm F0.95?
Is this lens any good for a wedding.?. I'm just starting out..😊
Yes, very good.
They launched the 50mm f0.95 for APSC and mFT between Oct-Nov 24. I got mine for mFT on Dec 24. There isn't any review on YT. The bokeh is phenomenal. Mixture of guitar pick, shell and oval shapes. It has retractable hood but is too short. I added on a straight Leica-like hood on it. Looks so cool.
is it good for moon light filming?
I don t see any filming like this, i donno why..
Can you tell me more about yours?
I am looking for a solution to film in nature -the sea in moonlight, i have Canon R50, so I need wide angle and sensitive to low light.
Thanks.
@inlumina_punctro Hi. This isn't a wide angle lens. Even though they have RF mount, I think it is not suitable for your application. Probably, you can get a wide angle lens with F2.0. And maybe it is even cheaper.
@@DNexpression i was so curious to see how does it look a 0,95 lens filming a landscape, even a narrow angle like 50 or 35 asp-c .
thanks for hour answer-rookie here watching lots of videos.
I learned off a manual exposure, rangefinder focus and black and white. I do miss being able to just take my time to get the right shot. Had to be deliberate with film....
From your review,It sounds like this lens is better than any 7artisans or ttartisans 50mm lens that is currently out right now?
Great video! I’ve honestly been on the lookout for a good lens for food photography at a reasonable price for my canon m50. I love 35mm especially on crop sensors. This looks incredible for the price point as well, I was honestly expecting it to be around 400. Also congrats on 50k! Very well deserved 🎉🎉
Thanks! And they make it in EF-M, a rarity these days.
How do you operate such a lens? Do camera settings have any effect, since it's manually operated? 🤔
Great content, do you have a recommendation for a landscape/astrophotograpy lens that won’t break the bank?
How’s the microcontrast? That’s what I’m looking for. 3d Leica pop?
I have a Mitakon 35mm f0.95 ii which is an excellent lens, but this sounds even better. The trouble with the Mitakon is chromatic aberrations are terrible. It’s the mk ii version of the lens as well which is said to have improved upon this flaw. It might be a quality control issue though as it’s soo bad on my copy that I just use it for b&w images. But if what you say on this lens is true, then I might seek one out. Also a clickable aperture is nicer, although the declicked one on the Mitakon isn’t a major issue for me.
Love that lens too. Don’t have any problem with chromatic abberations though 😅
Can someone tell me why there are no evening-night filming with 0,95 lens?
The short depth of field is the problem?
Which lens can i use for filming sea in the moonlight? aspc RF mount
How it compares to the Fuji 35mm f1.4 or ttartisan 35mm f0.95?
Is the .95 aperture really worth the extra money compared to their 1.4 aperture option at only 69.99?
I bought this on seeing this Video. The sharpness is amazing. With one tub light on it does wonder. There’s one big problem. I get heavy vignette at all corners. Otherwise it’s excellent. Thank you for recommending.
I also found myself in the 35mm focal length on the fuji apsc. There's a 35mmf2.4 lens that nobody talks about. I tested it against a f1.4 lens, same light, same iso, with auto shutter speed,; and this f2.4 lens generated a faster shutter speed than the f1.4 lens. Maybe it's the optical formula or the chemical composition of the glass. Kipon/iberit.
The amazon link to the lens in your description is only a 2.0 lens? Doesn't go down to .95 like you say? Or am I missing something?
Nice video! But is this is very very sharp, than what kind of sharp is the Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN C?
I have not used that lens, so I can’t really say, but everyone says it’s excellent.
Why not make a lens review for it in the near future? :D@@markwiemels
@@handzolahbinmuhammadtaufiq7800 I have always wanted too! Hopefully I will a some point, but I can’t afford to buy every lens. :-(
@@markwiemelsthanks for the chat anyways :]
Thank you so much for this tip! I just got mine with the metal lens hood and useful thumb nubbin for easier focusing and it is every bit as good as you say.
how much different it is from ttartisan counterpart?
What manufacturer is this lens from ? I can't find it from your link ?
Really want to get this lens. I shoot mft and I’m not as thrilled by the idea of a 70mm prime, but I’m extra thrilled by the 0.95
It's not available in Amazon nor B&H
Where can I get it except the official web ?
Please, are the Brighting Star lenses available for Leica M? Thank you
Is it good for astrophotography?
Is it possible to get a good focus on full body shots?
Now that I know what you are doing, I watched the entire video. Excellent as always.
One last question Mark. Do you think this lens can be a good alternative of Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/0.9 or is it worth to pay 1500$ for Voigtlander while it's possible to get Brightin Star only for 200$ ?
Since I have not had any experience with that lens, I can’t really say. Would love to give you an answer, but I just don’t know.
please, i can't get around it..🥲
a 35mm lens, on a APS-C will ALWAYS increase to Xmm (X= focal leght * crop factor)
or, if i choose a lens that say "for APS-C", it's already compensated?
thanks
35mm is the same as 35mm on full frame, you just get a cropped images with a smaller filed of view. Unless you already shoot full frame and know what focal lengths you prefer, then don’t even put the mental effort into thinking about it.
Bit of a more specific question, but how does this lens compare to the EF-M 32mm? If you had to choose only one 50mm equivalent?
The EF-M is a superior lens, in some regards. This is a less expensive option that's manual focus and goes to 0.95, and it's great, but the EF-M lens is really top shelf.
@@markwiemels Awesome, I’ll stick with the EF-M. Thanks man!
Actually it is 35 mm lens which gives you equivalent of 70mm an APS-C MFT - not 17mm on FF... or no?
Between this lens and the TTArtisan 35 f0.95. which one you would say is better?
This one, but I still like the TT. This one is a bit more neutral/natural, not so stylised.
@@markwiemels thank you!!
I'd like to get this lens but I have pretty bad eyesight and usually rely a lot on autofocus and other assists from my Sony camera, if I use this lens would I still get help from peaking highlights? That's the only issue stopping me from clicking the buy button.
Focus peaking works just fine on my olympus, i see no reason why it wouldn't on your sony
This lens got me real excited. I was about to order one but found out the mount is EF-M but my mount is EF-S. Are there any transition mounts from M to S out there?
Hi sir, how does this lens compare to Mitakon 0.95 in terms of sharpness?
Great video. You said you tested a few f0.95. How does it compare with the Mitakon 35mm for.95 Mk II? Thx
I would like to know too.
I have not tested that one, but it has a suspiciously similar size, shape, and optical specs, but not identical. So I don't think they are the same lens, but it's hard to know. Based on the performance of this lens, I can't image any lens, at any price, being "significantly" better , simply because this one is so good already, there not much room to improve. The Mitikon is twice the price, and I think it would he hard to justify. Honestly, if this lens was $400-500, I would still have thought the price was fair.
Ive got the Laowa 33mm, how would you say that compares? I really like that lens, the only thing I'd say is bad is the weight and the uneven vignette. Other than that its really nice
Same here. Curious how the Laowa 33 f0.95 compares to the lens shown in this video.
I have not tested that lens, so couldn't really say, sorry.
Hello, I'm new in the world of cameras, been on Mobile Photography and I will buy the Nikon Z50, but I see many lenses like this one, and I'm not sure how can I use it on my Z50, do I need an adapter for this specific lens, or the lens fit in any camera without adapter???
How do I know if the lenses that I like fits my Z50?
Sorry, what is the specific lens you referred to shown on the Amazon website? Its a bit confusing which lens you're referring to!!
Many thanks in advance
bit.ly/3LOmrpI - product page, of the manufacturer
Curious how it goes up against the TTArtisan
Thank you for video and details. How do you compare it with a similar Ttartisan 35mm 0.95?
Hi, thanks for your recommendation. You'd mentioned that there's a Canon EF mount variant, Im not seeing one on the Brightin Star site or Amazon. Am I missing something here or would I need to get an adapter of sorts?
Bought a different lens from them directly and choose the „EOS-M“ mount option, which perfectly fits on my M50!
I noticed that sometimes the website won’t display all mounts, had to reload or select the lens by searching it on their website, not selecting it from the catalog.
Love this channel!!
Based on this video I just grabbed this lens before heading on a quick "vacation" and I'm not sure I'm impressed. My current walk-around lens has been a Sony 35mm 1.8, what everyone ranks as an OK, not great lens, I initially really learned photography back in the film camera days with my dad's late 60's/early 70's Nikormat with a 50mm lens, so the 35mm on a crop (a6400) is my go-to.
Yes, at f.95 it can practically see in the dark, and the build quality looks and feels incredible, but I'm not impressed otherwise. I've spent 2 days with this lens and I can't nail focus to save my life, I have other manual lenses that I don't have a problem with, but with this one, the focus assists on and off, peaking levels... everything changes from subject to subject trying to nail the focus. With a lot of work, you can get a pretty sharp focus on portrait-type shots (and from 4' away I can get a sharp eye on the dog but the nose and everything else are blurred) but nothing gets me sharp focus at longer distances, landscape type shots, nothing works. At infinity Everything is out, even trying f stops up to f8, and a little in from the infinity stop where the focus peaking is the best it's better, but not great (both my Tamron superzooms are MUCH better, and the Sony 35 is in a different league, with identical manually set f stop, shutter and ISO).
The Sony "walks around" with a Best Buy Platinum UV filter/lens protector (tested to be one of the better budget choices) and a lens hood all the time, so I figure, maybe one of them is giving the Sony an unfair advantage... I take them off... it's the same. I finally decided I'll try to take a picture of a very textured shower mat with both lenses at different distances from about 1' to 12', the same exact settings, everything. There's just no comparison. This lens looks OK full screen, the Sony looks crisper, but if you zoom in to full size the Sony remains crisp and this one falls apart.
This one is so bad, after all the awesome reviews here and other places I don't even feel like I just got "a bad one." It feels like I'm doing something entirely wrong. Unless I'm missing something it's going back, and I'll probably send it back as defective.
Did u know the lens mitakon 35 f0.95? That’s the most perfect lens I ever used!!
What about for video?!?😊
Great channel! What do you shoot with?
I cannot recall if you mentioned it in the video. I know it is an APS-C lens, but can it be used on a DSLR camera? If so, is the performance the same? Just subscribed, love your channel and your detailed reviews. Last question, new photographer with an old Cannon T3I currently using a Cannion 18-135 IS lens F3.5. Stepping out of the kit lens, you sold me on this or the Sigma 15-35 1.8. Your thoughts on which one to get. I am not afraid to set aperture or focus.......but like the "prime" style photos that the Sigma 15-35 1.8 gives with a convince of a zoom.
Swap to micro four thirds while you're not too financially invested. Apsc sony is even nicer but it's $$$.
You can guy a used olympus em10ii for a couple hundred bucks. Great camera. Wifi, focus peaking, live composition mode. Easily use vintage lenses and used glass is very affordable.
Hey Mark, any issues with the distance scale being off? I find that the copy I have may just be a bad one.
Since I use the focus assist, in camera (peaking and punch in), I have not really looked at mine, so I'm not sure.
Do you know how it compares to the other 35mm 0.95 lenses? I have the mitakon speedmaster 2 which was the first and is quite a bit more expensive, but it as a lot of flaws at 0.95. Does it have enough better quality to justify this one?
Have not tested that one, but this is one of the best lenses I have ever tested, and the best f0.95 lens by far.
Great video. I’ve been wanting a great low light lens for shooting bands in dark night clubs but also something I can get mileage out of in other use cases. As someone whose first camera was an OM-2n in the early 80s (I still own 5 OM cameras and a ton of Zuiko lenses) with a 50mm lens, I understand its versatility. Sold.
Would this be good to shoot a short black and white video?
Meh. There are cheaper and sharper lenses out there.
I wonder if you pair this with an anamorphic lens, as in 1.33x, how that would be. 🤔
Good ideal!
@markwiemels what is its sharpness compared to the ttartisan 35mm f1.4 ?
This is noticeably sharper.
I took your advice and purchased this lens from Amazon (your link) I am a beginner and using it with a Canon R6 Mark II new camera. I was surprised at the weight of this lens. I'll be doing some tutorials on how to use it since I have no idea how to make adjustments and successfully take photos with it. If you can recommend a tutorial I would very much appreciate it!
I just got the lens for my Fujifilm camera - I'm a new user as well! Do you have any tips, since I assume you've been using it for a while now?
Can i use this on my Nikon d3200?
Hi mark. Been watching this video.
I have an a6400 and I want to try and learn out manual lenses. Do you think this is on par with the sigma 30mm 1.4 dc gn on terms of sharpness once you nail the focus?
I do, but have not compared them head to head. I own both, and prefer this lens by far.
These can focus to infinity? Amazon is sold out right now sadly. They’ve got the TTartisans though.
Yea, no issues with infinity focus.
Thanks so much for the great info! And good to hear about this insane quality at this price!! Sounds like a very versatile lense :)
Numbers scare me, May I ask a dumb question, what optics book explain to visualize lens mm and focal stops to the output eye can see ?
I had a .9 lens once and I could get the nose in focus but not the eyes. How did you get those portraits at that looked fine? Were you not fully open
The further you are from the subject the deeper the depth of filed. So if you have that issue, you either stop the lens down, or move back.
Beginner here. Is there a adapter to use it on a sony e-mount? Thanks!
The lens comes in E mount, you just choose the E mount verion. Should be an option in the links.
It is not available in Europe yet, just the 50mm f:0.95. I bought the 7Artisans 35mm f:0.95 for Fuji when it was presented (2020 I think) and it stays in my bag because optically it is awesome, is it that one better? The single thing I don't like about the 7Art it is the declick aperture but after one month of use I solved that problem using a "break", it is not made for but it works, no, I am not using a scotch tape.
Based on the specs and build, I think this is a tweaked version of the 7artisans model, but don’t have that one to compare.
How does this compare to the Canon 32mm IQ.
FINALLY!! They included the canon ef-m mount for my Canon M50. Bought it.
I know! I was surprised!
I would like to know your experience with it. Thanks
At sub 200 bucks, yeah, I guess it's the best. But if you spend a bit more, you can get the 7Artisans for around 250. I have both and at whide open, which is what you buy these lenses for, the 7 has less abortion and is sharper. If I want to use a lens stopped down, I would go for another lense, maybe an f2 lens, to have even better image quality across the stops range in the first place. But if it comes to f0.95 fotos and lenses, I would definitely recommend the 7 over the Brightin.
hello there. is there a version with a canon EF or EFS mount? this lense sounds nice for my M3 but i would like to use it on my 750D (T6i)
Fighting the urge to run out and buy it right now! Not sure I can hold our much longer.
What about video of this lens? Kindly make video from this on aps-c Sony zve10 camera. I wanna buy a TTARTISAN lens for videos.
Confused in choosing 17mm vs 35mm for dance short videos for TH-cam shorts & Instagram reels.
Depends of the space you have or wanna shoot
How much is the focus throw on this lens? Last 7artisan lens I bought had only around 45 degrees of focus throw and it is shit to focus and is useless in half of the situations.
Is this a rebranded 7artisans 35mm 0.95? looks like it is 🤔
It’s suspiciously similar, but in my testing the optical performance was better that others had reported from the 7artisans. It may be a revised version of that lens, or I just got a really good copy, not sure.
You can see some differences in the body design, the rear of the lens body is wider, in a way that seems oddly unnecessary, making me wonder if it’s been changed to accommodate a different rear element or group or elements.
Congrats on 50K, Mark! Adding this lens to my list.
Thank you!
On a Gh5, could I purchase a canon ef mount lens and use it with my .71 speed booster? Love your work! 🎉
No EF mount version.
Its been a while since you posted this video, is this the best vfm 0.95 lens for my apsc? I am not expecting a super sharp lens i just want to use it for night and cinematography
I wish they had the exif data pins on it