Brightin Star's Ultra-Thin 28mm f/2.8 Lens Now in Liquid Silver Finish
Brightin Star has introduced a new "Liquid Silver" variant of its X-Slim 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens designed for the Leica M mount, which was initially available in black in 2023. This lightweight lens, which is 9.9mm thick and weighs 125 grams, has an overall length of 21.5mm. It boasts a nine-blade aperture diaphragm and can focus from 0.7 meters to infinity. The silver model, featuring a "refined metallic texture," contrasts with the lacquered finish of the black version. Priced at $318.99 on its own or $354.99 with adapter kits, the silver lens is being offered at an introductory price of $318.99, down from the regular price of $368.99. Brightin Star has reported sales of "nearly 10,000" units of the black lens.
Key facts
- Brightin Star released a Liquid Silver version of its X-Slim 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Leica M mount
- The original black version launched in 2023
- The lens is 9.9mm long from the mount and weighs 125 grams
- Total length is 21.5mm due to optical design extending into the mount
- It has six elements in five groups and a nine-bladed aperture diaphragm
- Focus range is 0.7 meters to infinity
- Price is $318.99 alone or $354.99 with adapter kits
- Adapters available for Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, and Fujifilm GFX
- Brightin Star says it has sold nearly 10,000 units of the black lens
- Regular price through retailers is $368.99
Entities
Institutions
- Brightin Star
- Leica