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The new SLR Magic 8mm f/4 MFT lens will be officially announced during the upcoming BVE 2017 fair in Excel London (February 28th – March 2nd). This wide angle lens is fully manual, and equivalent to 16mm in 35mm format, after considering the 2x Micro Four Thirds crop factor.
SLR Magic claims their new wide angle lens is perfect for interior photography, as well as architectural and landscape cinematography and photography. Thanks to its compact design, it could also be a lens of choice for aerial photographers and cinematographers, or in multi-camera setup for 360 VR.
I find the combination of a wide angle and fully-manual lens also good for time lapse, as in this case the automatic aperture control can cause an unpleasant flicker effect. For interior cinematography use, I would prefer a faster lens though. Generally, I see the new SLR Magic 8mm f/4 lens as a cheaper alternative to automatic wide angle MFT lenses.
There is already some aerial footage shot with this lens. Check out the video below.
https://vimeo.com/205525395
Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $349 and the lens should be available in March 2017.
Some interesting news directly from SLR Magic is that they are currently looking for volunteers to test this lens at a “special price”. If you’re interested, you can send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “SLR Magic 8mm F4 volunteer”. Include sample videos/photos or link to photo/video reviews you have done in the past.
Lens is now available for preorder. Links below the article.
What do you think would be the best use for this lens? Would you consider it instead of more expensive automatic wide angle lenses? Let us know in the comments below.
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Jakub Han is a freelance filmmaker based in Vienna. He is interested in new tech and trends in filmmaking and passionate about action sports and short documentaries. Jakub has over 10 years of experience with camera work and post-production.