Brightin Star’s New 10mm f/5.6 II Ultra-Wide

credits: Brightin Star

Brightin Star’s new MF 10mm f/5.6 II is here. It is an updated version of the company’s ultra-wide manual-focus APS-C lens. The second-generation model keeps the same compact and lightweight approach as the original but adds a few technical changes, including a slightly wider field of view, closer focusing distance, and some refinements to the physical design.

The lens now delivers a 173-degree field of view, up slightly from the previous version’s 172 degrees. That may not sound like much, but lenses this wide are already operating at the high end of ultra-wide coverage, so even small changes can noticeably affect framing and perspective. Brightin Star has also reduced the minimum focusing distance from 20cm down to 12cm, allowing you to get even closer to subjects and exaggerate foreground perspective. The lens remains fully manual focus and now includes updated hyperfocal distance markings along with a redesigned aperture ring, which should make zone focusing and quick manual adjustments a bit easier.

On the optical side, Brightin Star says the 10mm f/5.6 II gets updated IMC coatings meant to improve flare and ghosting control, something that tends to matter a lot on ultra-wide lenses since strong light sources often end up inside the frame. According to the company, the revised coatings are intended to help maintain better contrast and cleaner image quality in more difficult lighting conditions. The lens comes in silver and black, is available for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M, and Micro Four Thirds mounts and is priced at $75.