SLR magic sent this picture to show the new Hyperprime 23mm f/1.7 lens for E-mount. It’s coming in Dec/Jan and the price is $379. It’s almost two third cheaper than the [shoplink 8450]Zeiss 24mm f/1.8[/shoplink] but it has no autofocus and very likely it will not be that good. I hope they will send me some image samples soon to see how it performs!
P.S: This is the second Hyper prime lens. The first is the [shoplink 10552 ebay]Hyperprime 50mm f/0.95 lens (Click here to see it on eBay)[/shoplink].
PRESS RELEASE
NEW: THE SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7
SLR Magic expands its E-mount lineup with a new wide angle lens
Hong Kong, China (December 8, 2011) – SLR Magic expands the E-mount lens lineup with the new SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 wide angle lens. With this latest addition, the portfolio of lenses for the E-mount system is now comprised of three focal lengths. The world’s fastest interchangeable camera lens with APS-C coverage in this focal length, the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 will be available in January 2012.
The field of view of this new HyperPrime Lens corresponds to a 35mm lens in 35mm format and this fast wide angle of view opens up many new creative composition opportunities, particularly in the fields of candid, street, and landscape cinematography and photography. A minimum focus distance of 0.15m allows for pleasing defocused backgrounds. Additionally, a fast max aperture of F1.7 makes the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 ideal for available-light photography.
We place our highest priority in the development of all HyperPrime lenses to fulfill the demands of professional cinematographers and photographers. The design and build of the SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 is solid and reliable.
The SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 will be available from authorized SLR Magic dealers by the end of January 2012.
Technical Data SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7
Lens Type: Fast wide-angle lens with five Tantalum glass elements to ensure superior cinematic performance.
Compatible Cameras: All E-mount cameras
Optical Design: 8 elements in 7 groups
Distance Settings: Distance range: 0.15m to ∞, combined scale meter/feet
Aperture: Manually controlled diaphragm, 12 aperture blades (circular), Lowest value 22
Bayonet: E-mount
Filter Mount: 49mm; filter mount does not rotate.
Surface Finish: Black anodized
Dimensions: Length to bayonet mount: approx. 50mm (approx. 1.97in)
Largest diameter: approx. 61mm (approx. 2.40in)
Weight: approx. 240g (approx. 8.47oz)
Andrew Chan
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Could be a fun little lens, although the focus throw looks a little short for a manual focus lens. Could be tricky to focus quick while remaining accurate.
Oh, haven’t notice that. I wonder if it has a finger placement thing like leica lenses. That would be amazing.
SLR Magic sells its 50mm f/0.95 for $250 in China and changes its name to the fucking HypePrime (who knows what that means) and then sells it for $1000+…
+1
$250 USD is the limit. Manual focus lens is not deserved to this price range except Voigtlander which can be used on Leica /Voigtlander M rangefinder.
lolwut, where is it selling for $250 in China?
“SLR Magic expands the micro four thirds lens lineup”
Wrong rumor site 😉 ?
AFAIK, it’s the same as this lens, just rebranded and with few improvements:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CCTV-25mm-f-1-2-Lens-Micro-4-3-M43-Panasonic-GF1-G2-/120688687315?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item1c199b38d3
Compare the price.
Nah. I highly doubt that. it is just too different.
Their 12mm lens for M/43 looks pretty nice: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/10/20/the-slr-magic-12mm-f1-6-hyperprime-lens-review-for-micro-43-by-steve-huff/
This one looks fairly compact, so if the IQ is good it should appeal to some people. You can get a Canon FD 24mm F2 for like $200 on eBay, but it’d be bigger than slower than this. I poked about a bit on eBay, don’t think there are any RF lenses with similar specs and in this price range, either.
its funny people think a 25mm 0.95 lens for $250 is the Noktor and a 25mm f/1.2 CCTV lens will become a 23mm f/1.7 Noktor. Come on people, this is the Zeiss killer! I was waiting for the Zeiss 24mm f1.8 and now I think I will hold back a little.
Similar dimensions, maximum aperture and focal length as the 24mm F1.8 tell that the Zeiss does not have electronically corrected distortion as well.
hard to tell. the zeiss has an AF motor to explain the similar size. why not make use of digital correction?
I’m with you on this one—thank you SLR Magic!
If its as good as their 12mm m4/3’s I will certianly be interested. The Zeiss 24mm is a wonderful lens, but it’s also $1000. Frankly I just can’t justify that price for the Zeiss. It has no weather sealing, no aperture ring, no distance scale, and the focus ring is focus by wire instead of mechanically coupled focus. Once you get into the $1000+ price range for a prime those are all features I expect (aside from aperture rings; sadly we may never see those again).
So in conclusion; there is certianly a market for a more affordable alternative to the Zeiss; I just wish they would have made it 28mm instead of 23mm.
@ Eric
Get a CV 28mm f1.9 ultron I picked one up cheap (£220)in leica m mount.
Its a great lens and sharp (its a f2 really)only downside is that it does not do close focus
I want to hold off on the Ultron for two reasons.
1) I want to see more tests from it on the NEX-7. I’m a bit worried about the color shift issues I’ve seen with wide angle range finder glass on the 7.
2) Like most all rangefinder glass the Ultron only focuses down to 2.5 feet. While I don’t require a macro lens, that limitation has really bothered me with my Voigtlander 35mm 2.5 Skopar.
I will be testing my 28mm f/2 Ultron on the NEX-7 as soon as it arrives.
Judging by the results that I am seeing from other rangefinder glass on the 7, I don’t anticipate the Ultron being too much trouble, but until someone tests it, we will simply not know for sure.
As I already own the Ultron, and intend to use it as the primary lens on the NEX-7, I am really hoping it performs well. Minimum focus distance aside, the Ultron is a wonderful lens.
Sweet, I can’t wait to see the test. As much as I like reading Steve Huff’s site, I never take his tests all that serious since most of his test are so uncontrolled.
Ahh im using a Nex 5n. 😉
The lack of close focus is a pain with the CVs I agree.
they have a 28mm lens already
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250839924465&category=3323&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619#ht_4662wt_1141
f/2.8 = a non starter.
What’s so “Hyper” about this prime?
anyone has image samples?
I own the Canon FD 24mm 2.8 S.S.C. and if this new lens beats it in image quality, I will buy!
I rather like to see the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 with E-mount!
sure, as long as it is half the size and weight! The Samyang wide primes are nice but huge!
Couldn’t they make a decent press photo? A dirty nex-5 with lots of noise doesn’t look too serious
I wish these 3rd party manufacturers would get a clue about consistency with Sony/Minolta/Alpha products.
The aperture ring puts wide setting on far right, instead of left. This makes it completely opposite from legacy Rokkors, Contax, Leica, Oly Pen FT…
Though this doesn’t sound like a big deal to some, street journalists and videographers will appreciate lenses that all operate identically to one another.
That’s why I never put a Pentax or Nikon lens on NEX. They focus in the opposite direction than all others. That’s why I don’t use Contax G lenses on NEX with adapter… The focus ring turns opposite direction to standard Sony/Minolta/Alpha designs.
Alas, it is good to see alternatives for E-Mount though.
Me Likey! 1.7 and infinity after 2 meters. Makes this a nice Bokehfinity tool 🙂
This isn’t the second Hyperprime lens, it’s their third.
And what do you base your speculations on when you say it won’t be that good, because it’s missing autofocus?
Some of us never use autofocus.
If the 12mm f/1.6 is anything to go by, it’ll be a great lens.