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    SLR Magic Hyperprime 12 mm f/ 1.6
    SLR Magic Hyperprime 12 mm f/ 1.6

    SLR Magic Hyperprime 12 mm f/ 1.6

    12mm · f/1.6

    Overview

    The SLR Magic Hyperprime 12mm f/1.6 is a manual-focus, all-metal lens for Micro Four Thirds, offering a fast f/1.6 aperture and unique wide-angle macro capability. Optically, it has low distortion but suffers from softness wide open, unpleasing bokeh, and significant flare at f/1.6. Build quality is excellent, with smooth focus and aperture rings, though the lens is heavy and the caps are poor. It suits videographers and photographers who value character over perfection, but the flare issue limits wide-open use in high-contrast scenes.