Made for Leica M-Mount
Fits M-mount bodies directly, and adapts to Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X/GFX, and L-Mount.
Reservation Open · Fully Refundable
Lock in $809.
Reserve with $10.
Place a 100% refundable $10 deposit and the campaign’s best price is yours when the APO M 35mm 1:1.7 ASPH. launches on Kickstarter — $390 off the $1,199 MSRP, with early-shipping priority.
100% refundable upon request · Returned to the original payment method
$1,199MSRP
$809Your locked price
$390You save
$390 Off
Instant savings — pledge at $809 instead of the $1,199 MSRP. The campaign’s best offer.
Secret Reward
An exclusive reward link lands in your inbox at launch — VIP price plus a secret bonus.
Free Gift
Brightin Star custom fridge magnet ($9.9 value), free with your order.
Ship First
Reserved backers are among the first to receive their lens.
$10 deposit · 100% refundable upon request
The Lens You’re Locking
APO M 35mm 1:1.7 ASPH.
Apex Series · Native Leica M-mount · Development prototype shown
F1.7 Bright Aperture11 Elements / 7 Groups60MP Full-Frame Ready11-Blade Aperture266g
Why Lock It In
Built like a classic. Corrected like a modern.
Cleaner Color. Higher Resolution.
APO correction and six aspherical surfaces preserve fine detail on 60MP full-frame sensors.
Get Closer, Keep It Sharp
0.3m close focus with dual floating groups holds sharpness at close range.
Light to Carry. Precise to Control.
A 266g body with a 307° focus throw — all-day carry, cinema-level manual focus.
Sample Photos
Shot on the APO M 35mm.
Sample photos by Brightin Star photographers, shot on a development prototype. See the full gallery →
How It Works
Three steps. Zero risk.
Now
1
Make a reservation
Place a $10 deposit to lock the campaign’s best offer and your early-shipping spot.
Campaign launch
2
Pledge with your VIP email
We email an exclusive secret reward link to your deposit email when the campaign goes live — pledge on Kickstarter through it, using the same email, to unlock the $809 VIP price, the secret reward, and your free gift.
Campaign ends
3
Deposit comes back
Your $10 is fully refundable upon request to the original payment method.
Questions
Before you reserve.
How do I get the VIP price?
After you place the deposit, an exclusive secret reward link is sent to your deposit email address when the campaign goes live on Kickstarter. The VIP price is only accessible via this link — it secures the lowest price, the secret reward, and your free gift upon ordering.
When do I get my deposit back?
Email info@brightinstarlens.com from the checkout email to request a full refund. Processing time depends on the payment provider.
Can I reserve more than one lens?
One deposit covers one lens per order. To pledge for multiple lenses, purchase the same number of deposits as units you plan to pledge for.
When can I use the deposit?
Deposits are only available during the official pre-launch period, and can be redeemed anytime throughout the entire Kickstarter campaign.
Terms of Use
Deposit terms & conditions
1. Purchase rules. The deposit is only available to purchase during the official pre-launch period.
2. Conditions of use. This deposit can only be applied once per order. If you want to pledge for multiple Brightin Star 35mm F1.7 APO lenses, you must buy the same number of deposits as units you wish to pledge for.
3. Redemption period. This deposit can be redeemed anytime throughout the entire Kickstarter campaign.
4. How to get the VIP offer. After placing your deposit, we will send an exclusive secret reward link to your deposit email address when the campaign goes live on Kickstarter. The VIP price is only accessible via this link, which secures the lowest price with the secret reward and your free gift upon ordering.
5. Refund policy. This deposit is fully refundable upon request to the original payment method. Email info@brightinstarlens.com from the checkout email.
Brightin Star reserves the final right to change these Terms & Conditions at any point.
VIP Pre-Launch Offer
$10 today. $390 saved at launch.
The best campaign price goes to reserved backers first.
Reserve Yours for $10100% refundable upon request