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Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical

Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 10

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 28mm F2 Aspherical
Brand
Brightin Star
Voigtlander
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/2 1 stop faster
Weight
not listed
265 g
Length
not listed
50 mm
Diameter
not listed
55.6 mm
Filter thread
not listed
49 mm
Min focus distance
not listed
0.5 m
Aperture blades
10
12 more blades
Optical design
not listed
12 elements / 8 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
28mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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