Video Chat with a Photography Expert - Live

Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 Lens (Nikon Z)

BH #BR1228NZ • MFR #6977732090309
Print
Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 Lens (Nikon Z)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/16
  • Wide-Angle Prime with Distortion Control
  • Manual Focus with 9.4" Minimum Distance
  • Multicoated Glass Limits Glare
An extremely wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras, the Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 Lens is ideal for architectural, landscape, and street photographers thanks to its expansive 122.5° angle of view and powerful distortion control. Two aspherical elements limit wide-angle distortion for a sharp and accurate image from edge to edge, which is further supported by the anti-glare multicoating. Thanks to the 9.4" minimum focusing distance, it is possible to create dramatic close-ups with wide, defined backgrounds. The included natural night filter reduces light pollution and blocks some yellow light for sharper, more color accurate landscape photographs.
More Details
In Stock
No Store Display
Free Expedited Shipping
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $59.99
Ask an Expert
800-606-6969

Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 Overview

An extremely wide-angle lens for full-frame cameras, the Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 Lens is ideal for architectural, landscape, and street photographers thanks to its expansive 122.5° angle of view and powerful distortion control. Two aspherical elements limit wide-angle distortion for a sharp and accurate image from edge to edge, which is further supported by the anti-glare multicoating. Thanks to the 9.4" minimum focusing distance, it is possible to create dramatic close-ups with wide, defined backgrounds. The included natural night filter reduces light pollution and blocks some yellow light for sharper, more color accurate landscape photographs.

Due to the manual design of this lens, ensure you have enabled "release without lens" in your camera's settings.

Additional Details
  • Optical design produces a 122.5° field of view devoid of traditional wide-angle distortion
  • Built-in rear filter thread allows 34mm filters to be attached
  • Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 9.4" away
  • Mechanical aperture adjustment with clicked aperture ring for precise adjustment
  • Built-in metal lens hood helps protect lens and prevent stray light from causing flares
  • 5-blade aperture produces 10-point starbursts from light sources
  • Extremely compact design with lens barrel measuring only 3.8"
EAN: 6977732090309

Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 Specs

Focal Length
12mm
Aperture
Fixed: f/2.8
Minimum:
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
122.5°
Minimum Focus Distance
9.45" / 0.24 m
Optical Design
15 Elements in 11 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
5
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
34 mm (Rear)
Dimensions
2.8 x 3.8" / 70 x 96.6 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
1.2 lb / 550 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.6 x 4.3 x 4.1"

Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 Reviews

Not that good at all

By Francesco
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-09-15

So my sample was quite decentered, stars on one side were ok while on the other they more "comets" than stars. Distortion is okish and vigneting is evident but not terrible but ita 2.8 to start with (with the neutral filter). I'm making this comment because I tried the 14 too and while quite good in terms of distortion and corner stars has a light transmission problem and at 2.8 exposure is equivalent to a 4 when compared with other lenses at 2.8.

See any errors on this page?
Whatever You Need, We've Got It