SLR Magic

SLR Magic 17608 Hyper Prime 50mm f/0.95 MFT Lens

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Capture Stunning Images with the SLR Magic 50mm f/0.95 LensThe SLR Magic Hyper Prime 50mm f/0.95 lens is engineered for Micro Four Thirds systems, delivering exceptional low-light performance and beautiful bokeh. Its fast aperture and manual controls make it an ideal choice for both photographer...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Images with the SLR Magic 50mm f/0.95 Lens

The SLR Magic Hyper Prime 50mm f/0.95 lens is engineered for Micro Four Thirds systems, delivering exceptional low-light performance and beautiful bokeh. Its fast aperture and manual controls make it an ideal choice for both photographers and videographers.

  • Mount: Micro Four Thirds
  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Aperture: f/0.95
  • Aperture Blades: 8
  • Aperture Control: Stepless
  • Construction: Metal
  • Weight: 490g

Key Features

suitable for the following cameras: Olympus: PEN E-P1, PEN E-P2, E-P3, PEN E-PL1, PEN E-PL2, E-PL3, E-PM1, Panasonic: G1, G2, GF1, GF2, GF3, GH1, GH2, G3, G10

portrait lens with a focal length of 50mm, extremely fast lens speed of 1:0.95

stepless f-stop setting, aperture ring can be locked with screw

low in reflection due to multi-coated lenses (MC), manual focusing

light and compact build

Specifications

Lens Type
Portrait Lens
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/0.95
Aperture Control
Stepless with lock screw
Focus Type
Manual Focusing
Lens Coating
Multi-coated (MC)
Mount Compatibility
Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Compatible Cameras
Olympus: PEN E-P1, PEN E-P2, E-P3, PEN E-PL1, PEN E-PL2, E-PL3, E-PM1; Panasonic: G1, G2, GF1, GF2, GF3, GH1, GH2, G3, G10

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features an extremely fast lens speed of 1:0.95, allowing for excellent low-light performance and shallow depth of field.
  • Designed as a portrait lens with a 50mm focal length, ideal for capturing flattering subject isolation.
  • Offers a stepless f-stop setting, providing smooth aperture adjustments during video recording.
  • The aperture ring can be locked with a screw, preventing accidental changes to the f-stop.
  • Constructed with multi-coated lenses (MC), which helps to reduce reflections and improve image clarity.

👎 Cons

  • Requires manual focusing, which may be challenging for users accustomed to autofocus systems.
  • The available information does not specify if the lens includes image stabilization, potentially impacting handheld shooting in certain conditions.
  • Specific filter thread size or minimum focusing distance details are not provided.
  • The lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras, limiting its compatibility to that specific mount.
  • The compact and light build, while convenient, might suggest a construction that is less robust than heavier, professional-grade lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

This SLR Magic Hyper Prime 50mm lens features an extremely fast maximum aperture of f/0.95.
Yes, this lens is suitable for Olympus PEN E-P3 cameras, among other specified Micro Four Thirds models.
No, this lens requires manual focusing, as indicated by its features.
Yes, the lens has a stepless f-stop setting, which allows for smooth aperture adjustments during video.
This lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mount cameras, including specific models from Olympus and Panasonic.
This is a 50mm prime lens, making it suitable for portrait photography.