The new 50mm f/2 Tri-Sight lens by Brightin Star, showcased at CP+, is now available for E, L, RF, and Z-mount cameras. This manual focus lens introduces an innovative feature with three distinct rendering modes.
While it sports the typical focus and aperture rings of a manual prime lens, the Tri-Sight distinguishes itself with a unique third ring offering “Smooth,” “Prime,” and “Foams” settings. This innovation allows photographers to explore new creative possibilities.
The third control ring adjusts a floating lens group, altering the optical path to modify scene rendering, with a significant impact on bokeh styles.
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The “Smooth” mode creates softer highlights and more diffuse out-of-focus areas by forcing under-correction of spherical aberrations, maintaining subject sharpness.
The “Prime” mode serves as the standard, delivering expected sharpness and typical bokeh for a 50mm f/2 lens—similar but less blurred than faster lenses.
The “Foams” setting provides a distinctive ring-shaped bokeh. Though often avoided by manufacturers, this feature overcorrects spherical aberration, giving a pronounced edge to out-of-focus highlights, appealing to some photography styles.
The lens supports rear-mounted creative bokeh inserts, offering photographers additional customization options. These inserts, inspired by DIY projects, are specifically designed for this lens and include shapes like triangles, butterflies, clovers, and stars.
Comprising seven optical elements arranged across six groups, the Tri-Sight lens is compact and lightweight, ranging from 429 to 454 grams and measuring 70 to 74 millimeters in length, depending on the mount.
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The Brightin Star MF 50mm f/2 Tri-Sight is available now for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Canon RF-mount, and L-Mount. Priced temporarily at $349.99, its regular price is $399.99. An option including a custom UV filter is offered at $369.99, normally $434.99.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the bokeh customization modes of the Brightin Star lens?
The Brightin Star lens offers three distinct bokeh customization modes: ‘Smooth,’ ‘Prime,’ and ‘Foams.’ The ‘Smooth’ mode creates softer highlights, the ‘Prime’ mode delivers typical sharpness, and the ‘Foams’ mode provides ring-shaped bokeh.
What mounts are compatible with the Tri-Sight lens?
The Tri-Sight lens is compatible with Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, Canon RF-mount, and L-Mount cameras.
How much does the Brightin Star Tri-Sight lens cost?
The Brightin Star Tri-Sight lens is priced temporarily at $349.99, with a regular price of $399.99. An option including a custom UV filter costs $369.99, with a regular price of $434.99.