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SLR Magic: Why Leica Might Have To Pull Their Socks Up
The new SLR Magic 50mm T0.95
Those who have been closely following the announcements on the regular rumors channels in recent months might be aware that a Hong Kong based lens developer called “SLR Magic”, so far best known for their cheap and cheerful “toy lenses” for Micro Four Thirds, is about to introduce a new über-fast 50mm lens for Leica M mount. And from the looks of it, this lens could mean serious competition for Leica’s world-class low-light lens, the highly-regarded and insanely pricey Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95.
Review: SLR Magic Noktor 12mm f1.6 for Micro Four Thirds
When this lens came in, we did a quick hands on with it. Over a period of thorough use, the little big lens (yes I said that) has become a permanent fixture on my Olympus EP2; since it is too big and heavy to be on my EPM1. When it comes to America, it will retail for around $500. But will it be $500 well spent?
Hands On Review: SLR Magic 12mm f1.6 Noktor Lens for Micro Four Thirds
When news of the SLR Magic 12mm f1.6 Hyperprime broke, we announced it on our Facebook page. Our copy literally just came in the door yesterday, here’s a quick video preview of the lens. Note that this lens was primarily developed for videographers and in my conversations with the SLR Magic reps, the lens actually has T-stops and not F-stops. So like the Zeiss 85mm that we had hands on time with, it’s a cinema prime. What are T-stops? We explain it a bit in this article; but they’re f-stops only much more accurate.
Review: SLR Magic 11mm f1.4 Lens
After the review of the SLR Magic 26mm f1.4 lens, I just had to have more! That came in the form of the SLR Magic 11mm f1.4 for Micro Four Thirds digital cameras. As a much talked about lens all over the web, is it worth the hype?
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Review: SLR Magic 26mm f1.4 Toy Lens
Manual focus lenses are a much lusted item of most Micro Four Thirds users. So are tiny lenses to compliment the portability of the smaller micro four thirds bodies. Combine that with the fact that these cameras are very fun to use, and you’ll get a winning combination in the SLR Magic 26mm f1.4lens for Micro Four Thirds bodies. At the equivalent focal length of around 52mm, does this lens have what it takes to be loved by many?
