Brightin Star, an up-and-coming Chinese optical company, just released an affordable ultrawide lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Brightin Star 14mm F2.8 lens is ideal for landscape photography, architecture, interiors and even for astrophotography and will be available at an introductory price of $239 until 27 June.
While that’s a very promising price point, this lens is manual–focus only and features 13 elements arranged in 9 groups, including 2 aspherical elements, 5 high-refractive-index elements, and 3 extra-low-dispersion lenses. It promises minimal distortion and lens aberrations, while the nano IMC coating reduces ghosting and lens flare.
Brightin Star 14mm F2.8 lens at a glance:
- Full price: $279
- Aperture: F2.8-F22
- Filter thread: 82mm
- Min. focus distance: 20cm
- Lens mounts: E, RF, Z, L
The 10 aperture blades help you create eye-catching star bursts from city lights and achieve rounded bokeh. With a 116˚ field of view and a minimum focusing distance of just 20cm, it allows photographers to capture both expansive wide-angle scenes and dramatic close-ups. The close focusing capability also lets you capture near macro compositions.
It supports 82mm filters via a detachable filter holder, allowing the use of CPL and ND filters that are essential for landscape and architecture subjects. Compatible with Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF and Leica L mount full-frame mirrorless cameras option available.
While its weight wasn’t disclosed at launch, the Brightin Star 14mm F2.8 looks relatively compact. It joins a growing segment of budget-friendly primes targeting enthusiasts. The launch highlights the growing competition in the third-party lens market, as manual-focus 14mm f/2.8 lenses are available from TTArtisan, 7 Artisans, Laowa and Viltrox.
However, with an introductory price of just $239 and compatibility across four major mirrorless mounts, the Brightin Star 14mm F2.8 could prove an attractive option for photographers seeking an affordable entry into ultra-wide-angle photography.
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