Brightin Star 35mm f/1.4 Review: Budget Manual Glass Worth Trying

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If you shoot street or film-style work and want f/1.4 without the Voigtländer price tag, Brightin Star's tiny 35mm is worth a look. Manual focus only, so cross this off your list if you're shooting anything that moves. The real question is always build quality on lenses this cheap, and the review calls it a keeper, which is a stronger verdict than most budget glass earns.

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