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    IBE Optics 26 mm f/ 1.4
    IBE Optics 26 mm f/ 1.4

    IBE Optics 26 mm f/ 1.4

    25mm · f/1.4

    Overview

    The IBE Optics 26mm f/1.4, also sold as the SLR Magic Toy Lens, is a tiny manual-focus lens for Micro Four Thirds (52mm equivalent). Optically, it delivers a funky, swirly character with very shallow depth of field and a sharp central focus point, but overall sharpness is limited. The stepless aperture ring has five blades that can collide when stopped down, and the build is solid but toy-like with interchangeable color bands. It suits photographers seeking a creative, low-key lens for unique results, not critical sharpness.