Brightin Star Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide prime
Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III
Quick answer
The Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
- Micro Four Thirds (24mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 12mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 268g
- AF motor
- None
What 12mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 24mm
- 84.1° 73.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorBrightin Star 12mm f/2 III specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 10
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
Physical
- Weight
- 268 g
General
- Brand
- Brightin Star
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: brightinstar.com
What can you shoot with the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III?
At 12mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III?
It is a fixed 12mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 12mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 24mm on full frame, with a 73.7° horizontal and 84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Brightin Star 12mm f/2 III fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
