Nikkorexf posted a first set of image sampels on flickr (Click here) taken with the new 26mm f/1.4 lens from SLRmagic. I would say that those samples are not so bad as I would have expectedform a lens with that price [shoplink 18603 ebay]Click here to see the lens on eBay[/shoplink].
But if you are looking for real good quality lenses you should take a look at the two new Panasonic lenses, They are getting the first price drops!
The Panasonic Lumix 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 is now in Stock at Amazon (Click here) for $565.57 only. That’s -$35!
And also the Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.5 has a $22 discount and is now in Stock for $378 at Amazon (Click here).
Hot deal reminder: Panasonic GF1 body only is in Stock for $299 at Amazon (Click here)!
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35$ is not a huge price drop, especially compared to the 250$ price drop of 7-14 and 14-140, Panasonic really kills its potential 2nd hand market and thats why people would be afraid to invest $$ on system that constantly looses value, even in optics
This toy lens looks ideal for portraits. The edge unsharpness is there even if the edges are in focus, concentrates nicely on the center part of the image.
I was hoping the expensive Magic Toy lens would behave differently than the Chinese ~$30 Fujian CCTV lens, but it seems practically the same. I was hoping the SLR Magic would have at least sharper corners, but it’s the same. Even the bokeh is the same messy/swirly thing. After seeing some samples, I might as well pick up the way cheaper Fujian one.
Then you also need to buy an adapter.
In fact, it is really identical. Just with the colorful rubber ring to make it looks unique. So, don’t be fooled. lol
I just ordered a TV Lens 25mm f/1,4 and c-mount adapter, under 40USD incl. S&H.
were did you buy it kenneth!!
All the test shots I took on the Flickr site were done wide open, by the way, to emphasize the swirly bokeh. When you stop it down, it’s really not bad at all!
I’ve actually got a 25mm f1.4 CCTV lens in C Mount arriving on Monday that will be interesting to compare to the “Toy Lens”.
Pretty sure they’re the same lens. I too have a 25mm f1.4 and C-mount adaptor on order – far cheaper in the UK than the SLR Magic variant – really looking forward to trying it out.
just do a search on ebay and you can find these lenses + adapter for cheaper (and there are more expensive versions too).
so boring, lacking rumors from panny n sony 🙁
If u wannna see some sample photos of the Toy Lens check my flickr out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/postful/sets/72157625744845962/