I got this press release from SLR Magic:
PRESS RELEASE
NEW: THE SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 and SLR
MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE Adapter
SLR Magic expands its micro four thirds lineup with new standard lens
Hong Kong, China (June 3, 2015) – SLR Magic expands the micro four
thirds lens lineup with the new SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95
standard lens. The product will be officially introduced during
upcoming Cine Gear Expo 2015 in Los Angeles.
The field of view of this new HyperPrime Lens corresponds to a 100mm
lens in 35mm format and this fast wide angle of view opens up many new
creative composition opportunities, particularly in the fields of
documentary cinematography and portrait photography. Additionally, a
fast max aperture of T0.95 makes the SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm
T0.95 ideal for available-light photography.
We place our highest priority in the development on our lenses to
fulfill the demands of professional cinematographers and
photographers. The design and build of the SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE
50mm T0.95 is solid and reliable.
The SLR MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE Adapter is an optical device with
integrated follow focus gears. When adapted to a compatible taking
lens, one could override the focus control of the taking lens with the
RANGEFINDER’s built-in focus ring that provides calibrated focus
markings from 3’6 ft to Infinity.
The SLR MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE Adapter is highly recommended for users
wanting to have single focus capability on the SLR Magic Anamorphot
adapters as well as users wanting to have cinema like manual focus
capabilities on autofocus lenses.
The SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 (MSRP: $999 US) and SLR
MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE Adapter (MSRP: $599 US) will be available from
authorized SLR Magic dealers by end of Q3 2015.
The SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 (Pre-production) and SLR
MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE (Prototype) will be first presented at Cine
Gear Expo 2015 in Los Angeles. The new SLR Magic demos would be
available for viewing at Atomos Booth (No. S122, Stage 14), Convergent
Design Booth (No. S318, Stage 32), and Panasonic Booth (No. S221,
Stage 31), during the fair which are to be held in Los Angeles from
5th to 6th of June 2015. For all those who want to visit the Cine Gear
Expo 2015.
SLR Magic is currently looking for volunteers to test the SLR
MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE at a special price. If interested:
1 ) Send an email to support@slrmagic.com with the subject ” SLR
MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE volunteer”.
2 ) Include sample videos/photos or link to photo/video reviews you
have done in the past.
Technical Data
SLR Magic HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95
Lens Type: Fast standard lens
Compatible Cameras: All micro four thirds mount cameras
Distance Settings: Distance range: 0.60m to ∞, combined scale meter/feet
Aperture: Manually controlled diaphragm, round aperture blades, Lowest value 16
Bayonet: micro four thirds
Filter Mount: Internal thread for 62mm filter; filter mount does not rotate.
Surface Finish: Black anodized
Length to bayonet mount: approx. 81.70mm (approx. 3.22in)
Largest diameter: approx. 71.67mm (approx. 2.82in)
Weight: approx. 620g (approx. 21.9oz)
SLR MAGIC-RANGEFINDER CINE
Type: Rangefinder Adapter
Size: 77 mm (Step down rings may be used to adapt to smaller taking
lenses-not included)
Front Filter Thread Size: 82mm
Operating range: 3’6 ft to ∞
Surface Finish: Black anodized
Largest diameter: approx. 97.00mm (approx. 3.82in)
Length: approx. 24.30mm (approx. 0.96in)
Weight: approx. 340g (approx. 11.99oz)
18 Responses
hmm….wonder how this compares to my brand new Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 II Lens????
oh…I misread that…the SLR Magic is a 100mm equivalent…so the two lenses don’t really compare. Sorry.
To the CV 42.5/0.95.
I think this 100mm/.95 would be really nice. Equiv. 100mm/1.9 in term of dof, its awesome.
SLR Magic already has a 25m f/095 – extremely similar to the voigt, some say that the sharpness of the SLR Magic and it’s Bokeh are both better than the voigtlander, but we’re talking very small differences.
Finally they’ve added cine gears to the 50! Just ordered my second slr Magic lens (25mm t.95), looks like I’ll be adding a third to my collection before long.
I’m not sure what this rangefinder thing is. Is it a lens I can attach to the front of, say, a Panasonic MFT lens, and use _it_ for manual focusing like a cine lens?
The rangefinder cine adapter seems like some kind of adjustable defocus device? Don’t know how it works, but could be pretty cool to play with. Except… $599?
I wonder why they say “Hong Kong, China” instead of just “Hong Kong”.
I wonder if it is better than the Voigty 50/F0.95. I love my Zuiko 45/1.8 but I’d like to have sth even faster.
If there’s a Voigtlander 50mm/F0.95 it has eluded me. Do you mean the 25mm/F0.95, which is 50mm equivalent?
There’s a Voigtländer 50mm f1.1 with an M mount.
Sorry I meant 42,5/0,95
In any case I’m leaning to the Voigtlander being better. I haven’t even tried one, but it seems that everyone is nuts about those Voigtlanders. I own the SLR Magic 25mm T/0.95 and it’s amazing, but it hasn’t scored as high in reviews as the corresponding Voigtlander and it’s also a bit cheaper, which could be something to do with brand expectations or simply slightly lower quality in build and/or image. I have yet to see a decent comparison between the two.
I have the 25 mm SLR magic lens it has I think at least 10 or 12 aperture blades. Where as the old 50mm slr magic has only 8 blades. I havent yet seen the build quality of the Voitglanders in person so I would not know how much better it is. SLR magic 25mm is bit open from the back of the lens. Bokeh might be better on the 25mm SLR than on the voigtlander. Where as the 50mm voigtlander has 9 blades compared to the 8 on the old SLR magic.
Most comparison reviews I’ve seen of the SLR Magic and Voigt 25s put the SLR Magic slightly out in front – it has better sharpness apparently.
Interesting.
The previous version was available in E, X and MFT mounts. The new Cine version is MFT only – at least for now.
It appears the old version is being discontinued. The UK site only has X mount available, limited stock on clearance.
Are they focusing more on MFT now or just releasing that it for that mount first?
can someone please explain what the rangefinder adapter does?
It seems that it acts as a external focusing mechanism that sits in front of the lens. I figure you set your lens (or taking lens + anamorphic adapter pair) at infinity focus and then you can use the range finder to control focus with the benefits of:
1) focus gears
2) hard stops
3) distance markings
4) repeatable focus pulls even on fly by wire lenses
5) a single focus for dual focus anamorphic setups
This is what I read into the announcement at least.
How many aperture blades does this have?