Brightin Star’s Upcoming Lenses

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Brightin Star is teasing two new lenses, and there is already a surprising amount of detail that has been leaked through official company spec sheets. The first is a 50mm f/1.05 full-frame manual focus prime, available for Z, E, RF, and L mounts, and the second is a 60mm f/2.8 APS-C macro lens with 2× magnification, coming for Z, E, X, MFT, RF-S, and EF-M mounts.

The 50mm f/1.05 is based on a 10-element, 7-group optical design that includes two high-refractive-index elements, which should help keep aberrations under control at such a bright aperture. It covers a full-frame image circle and uses a 15-blade diaphragm. The aperture runs from f/1.05 to f/11 and is de-clicked, making it suitable for video work as well. Focusing is fully manual with a range from 0.57 meters to infinity, and the lens takes 58mm filters. Physically, it measures 68mm in diameter and 86.8mm in length, with a weight of about 614 grams.

The 60mm f/2.8 macro takes a more technical route, offering true 2× magnification and a minimum focusing distance of 0.182 meters. It uses a 9-blade aperture with a clicked ring and half-stop control for more precise exposure, and the aperture range spans f/2.8 to f/16. Brightin Star also lists a special IMC coating to help with contrast and flare, which matters when you are shooting reflective surfaces or working under controlled lighting. The lens is physically larger at 72.8mm wide and 110mm long, weighs about 696 grams, and uses a 67mm filter thread. Brightin Star says both lenses are planned for release in January, with the 50mm arriving first and the 60mm macro following later in the month.