Brightin Star Nikon Z mount Ultra-wide prime
Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8
Quick answer
The Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 16mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon Z mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Full frame
- APS-C (24mm equiv.)
- 16 Nikon Z cameras
- Focal
- 16mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- AF motor
- None
What 16mm sees
- Full frame crop 1.0×
- 107° 96.7° horizontal
- APS-C crop 1.5× → 24mm
- 84.1° 73.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 16mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorBrightin Star 16mm f/2.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 16mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Full frame
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 11 groups
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- None
General
- Brand
- Brightin Star
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Lens type
- Prime
Specification source: brightinstar.com
What can you shoot with the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8?
At 16mm 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 16mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Nikon Z mount, so it fits Nikon Z cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 16mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.
Is the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 16mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Brightin Star 16mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x 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 16mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Nikon Z-mount camera, including Nikon Z f, Nikon Z fc, Nikon Z30, Nikon Z5, and Nikon Z5 II and 11 more.
Alternatives for Nikon Z from other brands
All Nikon Z lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
