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 $339
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (94th percentile) 94th
- 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 17-28mm f/2.8 | 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 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Mount | Leica M | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 125 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 370 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| 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 | 93.5 | 49.4 | 33.1 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 60.4 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
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