This 28mm pancake lens looks great with retro styling and a brass barrel – we can’t believe how cheap it is!
Featuring a brass lens barrel, this new 28mm pancake lens from budget maker Brightin Star looks like a great money-saving choice The post This 28mm pancake lens looks great with retro styling and a brass barrel – we can’t believe how cheap it is! appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
The Chinese manufacturer Brightin Star has introduced a 28mm F2.8 silver pancake lens for Leica M cameras, offering an affordable option compared to traditional offerings. The Brightin Star 28mm F2.8 Liquid Silver Leica M lens boasts a compact, manual focus design with a sleek liquid silver finish. Measuring just around 125 grams, its all-metal construction ensures portability without compromising durability.
Weighing in at 51.4mm in diameter and featuring six lens elements in five groups, the lens delivers a 28mm perspective ideal for street and travel photography. With a maximum aperture of F2.8 that expands to F16, it caters to a range of lighting conditions. The nine aperture blades and manual focus mechanism (without electronic contacts) complement its vintage aesthetic.
Although it is optimized for the Leica M mount, adaptors make it compatible with other camera systems. The lens's standout feature is its affordability, with a discounted launch price of $318.99/£236.99 until August 27th, after which the regular price of $358.99 will apply. Brightin Star markets the lens as a 'design piece that complements your camera and your personal style,' thanks to its brass barrel, which adds a touch of elegance to the overall package.
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