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Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 Review

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The Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 is a budget-friendly option for a full-frame f/0.95 lens. It has a solid build quality but suffers from optical issues such as distorted images, chromatic aberration, and coma. However, for the low price, it is still capable of producing usable images, making it a decent option for those on a budget.

The Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 is a budget-friendly option for a full-frame f/0.95 lens. It has a solid build quality but suffers from optical issues such as distorted images, chromatic aberration, and coma. However, for the low price, it is still capable of producing usable images, making it a decent option for those on a budget.

Pros
  • Solid build quality
  • Smooth focus ring
  • Positive aperture control ring
Cons
  • Optical issues - distortion, chromatic aberration, coma
  • Subpar close-up image quality at widest aperture
  • Struggles with bright light

The lens has a smooth focus ring and a positive aperture control ring. However, it has a few design flaws, including a wobbly built-in metallic lens hood.

The Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 offers a budget-friendly option for a full-frame f/0.95 lens. It features a solid build quality with a completely metal construction, but lacks weather sealing and suffers from focus breathing. The lens has a smooth focus ring and a positive aperture control ring. However, it has a few design flaws, including a wobbly built-in metallic lens hood. The lens is heavy at 750 grams, but overall, it provides a solid build without any major issues.###In terms of image quality, the lens shows good sharpness in the middle at f/0.95 but suffers from low contrast and color fringing. Distortion is noticeable, and close-up image quality is subpar at the widest aperture. Additionally, it struggles with bright light, coma, and chromatic aberration, resulting in optical issues for the user.###Despite its optical shortcomings, the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 still manages to produce usable images, making it a decent option for those on a budget. It may not be the best optically, but its low price makes it a practical choice for individuals looking for a very inexpensive wide aperture lens.

Despite its optical shortcomings, the Brightin Star 50mm f/0.95 still manages to produce usable images, making it a decent option for those on a budget.

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