Ode to a Cheap Lens: Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Z
p.1 #1Ode 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!)
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!)
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Apr 08, 2026 at 11:59 AM
p.1 #2Ode 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 05:10 AM
p.1 #3Ode to a Cheap Lens: Brightin Star 55mm f/1.8 Z
May be inexpensive but it definitely is not cheap
Apr 10, 2026 at 10:06 AM
p.1 #4Ode 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 08:17 PM