Brightin Star 10mm f/5.6 PRO
Brightin Star · 10 mm · f/5.6 · PRO
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What We Like
+Ultra-compact and lightweight at 100g with retro aesthetic design
+Exceptional 175° ultra-wide field of view for landscapes and architecture
+Hyperfocal distance design enables sharp focus without adjustment
+Stepped aperture (f/5.6-f/22) provides flexible exposure control
+Manual focus with convenient focus lever and focus scale window
+All-metal construction at budget-friendly price point (~$100 USD)
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus capability
−Fixed f/5.6 maximum aperture limits low-light performance, requires tripod for night photography
−No front filter threads due to protruding fisheye element design
−Notable barrel distortion and potential chromatic aberration typical of fisheye lenses
−Focus ring can develop play; ring may loosen over time requiring manual adjustment
General | |
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About This LensThe Brightin Star 10mm f/5.6 PRO is an ultra-compact APS-C fisheye lens delivering a striking 175° field of view in a remarkably lightweight 100g package with retro-inspired design. Despite its manual focus and f/5.6 fixed aperture limiting low-light capability, the hyperfocal distance design and stepped aperture ring make it an excellent budget-friendly option for travel and landscape photography on mirrorless cameras across Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF-S, Nikon Z, and MFT mounts. | |
| Brand | Brightin Star |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | PRO |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 100 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 53 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 19 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. | No |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 10 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 5.6 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 175° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 5020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 20 cm01500 |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |