While January is typically a month of conservative spending, a new full-frame prime from Brightin Star is certainly cheap enough to prove tempting. This 35mm f/1.4 optic is manual-focus only, but the quirky retro aesthetic, with plenty of numericals on the barrel, a distinctive jagged aperture ring, and both Classic Black and Retro Silver paint jobs, certainly befit the vintage vibe.
The lens retails for $169.99 and is available in Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L mount. It’s constructed from seven elements in six groups, and includes a high-refraction lens, a low-dispersion lens, and a double-gauss structure. The latter is said to provide clarity and sharpness across the frame, even at wider apertures.
