Brightin Star sells two manual-focus 35mm lenses for the same $189.99: the best-selling 35mm F0.95 and the 35mm F1.4. They look similar on paper, but they're made for different cameras. The F0.95 is an APS-C lens with an extremely bright aperture; the F1.4 covers full-frame sensors and adds a de-click switch for video. Your camera mostly decides for you.
Comparison table
| Product | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|
1 Brightin Star MF 35mm F0.95 APS-CBest for APS-C |
Fuji X, Sony APS-C, Nikon Z DX, Canon RF APS-C, EOS-M and M43 | $189.99 |
2 Brightin Star MF 35mm F1.4 Full-FrameBest for Full-Frame |
Sony a7, Nikon Z full-frame, Canon RF full-frame and L-mount | From $189.99 |
Best for APS-C
#1 · Best for APS-C
Brightin Star MF 35mm F0.95 APS-C
APS-C, F0.95–F16, ED glass, all-metal body, about 52.5mm equivalent view on APS-C. Rated 4.9/5 from 8 store reviews.
Best for: Fuji X, Sony APS-C, Nikon Z DX, Canon RF APS-C, EOS-M and M43
Pros
- Brighter: F0.95
- Shallower depth of field on APS-C
- M43 and EOS-M versions
Cons
- APS-C only
- Weight not listed
- Format
- APS-C
- Aperture
- F0.95–F16
- Mounts
- Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, EOS-M, M43
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (8)
Best for Full-Frame
#2 · Best for Full-Frame
Brightin Star MF 35mm F1.4 Full-Frame
Full-frame, F1.4, double-Gauss design, 10 aperture blades, 0.3 m close focus, stepped/de-clicked aperture ring, 218 g, black or silver. Rated 4.7/5 from 3 store reviews.
Best for: Sony a7, Nikon Z full-frame, Canon RF full-frame and L-mount
Pros
- Covers full-frame
- De-click switch for video
- Weight listed: 218 g
Cons
- One stop slower
- No M43 or EOS-M version
- Format
- Full-frame (also fits APS-C)
- Aperture
- F1.4
- Mounts
- Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mount, Fuji X
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (3)
FromFrom $189.99
Check Price on Brightin StarQuick verdict
- APS-C or M43 camera? Get the 35mm F0.95: it's made for your sensor and its F0.95 aperture gives the shallowest focus and best low-light performance of the two.
- Full-frame camera, or shooting video? Get the 35mm F1.4: it covers full-frame, weighs a listed 218 g and has a de-click aperture ring.
Both cost $189.99 and both are manual focus.
Side-by-side comparison
| 35mm F0.95 | 35mm F1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | APS-C | Full-frame |
| Maximum aperture | F0.95 | F1.4 |
| Aperture range | F0.95–F16 | Not listed beyond F1.4 |
| Optics | ED glass ("8 elements in 11 groups", likely a typo) | Double-Gauss design |
| Aperture blades | Not listed | 10 |
| Minimum focus | Not listed | 0.3 m |
| Aperture ring | Standard | Stepped / de-clicked switch |
| Weight | Not listed | 218 g |
| Mounts | Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, EOS-M, M43 | Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-mount, Fuji X |
| Finishes | Silver, glow-in-the-dark markings | Black, silver |
| Price | $189.99 | From $189.99 (bundles $199.99–$219.99) |
| Rating on store | 4.9/5 (8) | 4.7/5 (3) |
What the numbers mean
Field of view. On an APS-C camera, both lenses frame like about 52.5mm on full-frame. Mounted on a full-frame body, the F1.4 gives a true 35mm wide-normal view; the F0.95 doesn't cover the full sensor.
Light and blur. F0.95 is about one stop brighter than F1.4. On APS-C that means faster shutter speeds at night and creamier backgrounds, but also razor-thin focus up close. One F0.95 buyer found close focusing at F0.95 tricky and saw color fringing in backlit scenes until about F2.
Video. The F1.4's de-clicked mode lets you change aperture smoothly while filming. Brightin Star doesn't list that feature for the F0.95.
Before you buy either
- Pick the right mount: a wrong-mount return costs a 40% restocking fee plus shipping both ways.
- Returns are only for defects or shipping mistakes; orders placed with discount codes can't be returned.
- Shipping takes 18–25 business days on Standard (free over $55).
The bottom line
Same price, different cameras. APS-C shooters get more speed from the F0.95; full-frame and video shooters should choose the F1.4. Read the full 35mm F0.95 review, our best Brightin Star lenses and our Brightin Star review.