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
41 Overall Score
Price ¥0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 18-140mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Leica M | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 125 | 315 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| 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 | 13.9 | 41.2 | 93.3 | 49.2 | 32.9 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 60.8 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 96.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.6 | 78.2 | 83.3 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 81.5 | 85.6 | 69 | 69.2 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83 | 50.2 | 90.2 | 85.6 | 93.1 | 63.9 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.3 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.1 | 88 | 98.5 |
Usage Scores
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