Brightin Star APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH vs Mandler 35mm f/2 7 elements

The Brightin Star APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH and the Mandler 35mm f/2 7 elements are both 35mm lenses. Here are sample photos from each, plus a side-by-side look at the specs.

Specifications

SpecBrightin Star APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPHMandler 35mm f/2 7 elements
Focal length35mm35mm
Max aperturef/1.7f/2
MountMM / LTM
Min. focus distance0.3 m0.7 m
Length43 mm34 mm
Diameter53 mm52 mm
Weight266g (Aluminum)138g (Aluminum), 210g (Brass), 138g (Aluminum), 210g (Brass)
Filter threadUnknown39 mm
Elements / groups11 / 77 / 5
Aperture blades1110
Rangefinder couplingYesNo
Rangefinder blockageNoNo
6-bit codingNoNo
Production2026–present2026–present
ColorsBlackBlack Silver