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Brightin Star 28mm F2.8 28mm
The 9.9mm ultra-slim brass construction and 125g weight make this lens a standout for unobtrusive shooting on Leica M bodies. Its optical design uses high-refractive-index and ultra-low dispersion glass to control aberrations, while the black-painted finish and rangefinder coupling add functional, retro appeal. This lens is best for street photographers who prioritize a compact, full-frame 28mm field of view and manual focus experience.
Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Leica M
stabilization Yes
Weight 125 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
40 Overall Score
Price $298
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | MC multi-layer coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 25 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Brightin Star 28mm F2.8 28mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-60mm | 24-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 125 | 590 | 290 | 320 | 570 | 326 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightin Star 28mm F2.8 28mm | 13.3 | 36.3 | 94.2 | 51.5 | 37.2 | 40.2 | 33.6 | 66.4 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 87 | 84.3 | 52.5 | 91.1 | 83.9 | 93.3 | 68.7 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Compare | 86.8 | 64.5 | 66.6 | 38.8 | 92.8 | 66 | 96.6 | 89.8 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
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