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Brightin Star APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH
2 stories tracked since 13 July 2026 — latest 24 Aug 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
13 July 2026 · Lens News
Brightin Star APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH for Leica M-Mount Hits Kickstarter in August
Brightin Star is bringing a new APO M 35mm f/1.7 ASPH to Leica M-mount via Kickstarter, expected mid-August. Specs include apochromatic correction, three double-sided aspherical elements, dual floating groups, 0.3m close focus, and a 307-degree focus throw. Pre-production unit, so final specs aren't locked yet.
24 Aug 2026 · Lens News
Viltrox Shows Four New AF L-Mount Lenses; M-Mount Options Expand
Viltrox showed four new full-frame AF lenses for L-mount at once: 50mm f/2, 40mm f/2.5, 20mm f/2.8, and 14mm f/4, with no pricing or ship dates confirmed yet. TTartisan's AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo is also coming to L-mount soon. On M-mount, the Brightin Star APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH is raising funds on Kickstarter (early bird available), and the Thypoch Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH is already shipping via B&H.