Brightin Star Leica L mount Ultra-wide prime
Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8
Quick answer
The Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 14mm at f/2.8 for the Leica L mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Full frame
- APS-C (21mm equiv.)
- 22 Leica L cameras
- Focal
- 14mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- AF motor
- None
What 14mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 114.2° 104.3° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 21mm
- 91.7° 81.2° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 14mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorBrightin Star 14mm f/2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 14mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 10
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
General
- Brand
- Brightin Star
- Mount
- Leica L
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: brightinstar.com
What can you shoot with the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8?
At 14mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Leica L mount, so it fits Leica L cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 14mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 14mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 21mm on full frame, with a 81.2° horizontal and 91.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Brightin Star 14mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Leica L-mount camera, including Leica SL (Typ 601), Leica SL2, Leica SL2-S, Leica SL3, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and 17 more.
Alternatives for Leica L from other brands
All Leica L lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.