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    SLR Magic 17 mm T/ 1.6 Cine
    SLR Magic 17 mm T/ 1.6 Cine

    SLR Magic 17 mm T/ 1.6 Cine

    17mm · f/1.6

    Overview

    The SLR Magic 17mm T/1.6 Cine lens for Micro 4/3 offers a fast aperture and cine-style features like a geared focus ring and declicked aperture, but it is fully manual with no autofocus or stabilization (DXOMARK). Optically, it delivers good sharpness in the center but suffers from significant chromatic aberration and distortion (OpticalLimits). Build quality is solid with a metal barrel, though the focus ring can be stiff. It suits videographers seeking a compact, fast wide-angle lens for manual operation, but not for stills photographers needing autofocus or edge-to-edge sharpness.