{
  "id": 1701697,
  "title": "This 28mm pancake lens looks great with retro styling and a brass barrel – we can’t believe how cheap it is!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/this-28mm-pancake-lens-looks-great-with-retro-styling-and-a-brass",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:42:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/this-28mm-pancake-lens-looks-great-with-retro-styling-and-a-brass-barrel-we-cant-believe-how-cheap-it-is/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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 .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}