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    SLR Magic Hyperprime 12 mm T/ 1.6 Cine
    SLR Magic Hyperprime 12 mm T/ 1.6 Cine

    SLR Magic Hyperprime 12 mm T/ 1.6 Cine

    12mm · f/1.6

    Overview

    The SLR Magic Hyperprime 12mm T/1.6 Cine is a manual-focus, all-metal lens for Micro Four Thirds, praised for its solid build and smooth focus/aperture rings. Optically, it offers good sharpness and a unique, cinematic character, but flares easily wide open. Its main weaknesses are flaring and minor imperfections, which some see as character. It suits videographers and photographers who prefer classic, imperfect rendering over clinical perfection, and is a cheaper alternative to the Olympus 12mm f/2.