Ode to a Cheap Lens: Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Z

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p.1 #1 · Ode to a Cheap Lens: Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Z

Thought I'd share some photos from the totally manual Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 on the Zf.

I bought this lens new for $60 back in 2024. Hard to argue with the value prop if you're ok focusing with peaking. I quite like the rendering/bokeh, and it's certainly sharp enough at f/1.8.

(Lots of images here, sorry!)

Apr 08, 2026 at 12:59 PM

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p.1 #2 · Ode to a Cheap Lens: Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Z

Interesting. Checking further, I see they also make f/0.95 lenses.

Apr 10, 2026 at 06:10 AM

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p.1 #3 · Ode to a Cheap Lens: Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Z

May be inexpensive but it definitely is not cheap

Apr 10, 2026 at 11:06 AM

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p.1 #4 · Ode to a Cheap Lens: Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Z

KOAH version is $50- 5% at Focus Camera with free shipping.

Apr 10, 2026 at 09:17 PM


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