The Slr magic 8mm lens is specifically designed for use with Micro Four Thirds cameras. It offers a wide-angle perspective of 16mm in full-frame equivalence, making it ideal for landscape and architectural photography. The lens features a maximum aperture of f/4 and a minimum focusing distance of 0.15m, allowing for close-up shots with a shallow depth of field. The lens is made of high-quality optical glass elements, which minimize distortion and chromatic aberration. It also has a durable metal construction, making it a reliable and long-lasting choice for photographers.
The SLR Magic 8mm lens retails for around $299 US and the new weighted hood will be priced at $99 US.
The solution is a new hood, which balances the lens properly even when the gimbal systems are switched off, meaning they re under less strain when the motors are on. Although we ve seen this lens before this is the first time SLR Magic have shown the lens in the US, and they have made some improvements based on user feedback.
It also has a durable metal construction, making it a reliable and long-lasting choice for photographers. In addition, the lens has a unique manual focus ring that offers smooth and precise focusing control. The Slr magic 8mm lens is a versatile and high-performing option for Micro Four Thirds camera users who want to explore wide-angle photography.
SLR Magic 8mm f4 Micro 4/3 lens gets balance improvements – NAB 2017
SLR Magic’s ultrawide 8mm f4 Micro 4/3 lens was originally intended for use on gimbal-based platforms like the Osmo Pro or Inspire Drones. However it’s also been popular with GH5 owners, where it works out equivalent to a 16mm lens on full frame.
Deep focus
It’s an f/4 lens, though you won’t be using it for fancy focus pulls – due to the wide angle of view, from three feet more or less everything is in focus. There’s also a locking pin so you can adjust infinity focus to match your particular camera setup. This also prevents your focus from slipping due to vibrations when you’re using it on an aerial platform.
Improvements due to user feedback
Although we’ve seen this lens before this is the first time SLR Magic have shown the lens in the US, and they have made some improvements based on user feedback.
When mounting on the Osmo or Inspire, owners were finding the lens was unbalanced. The solution is a new hood, which balances the lens properly even when the gimbal systems are switched off, meaning they’re under less strain when the motors are on.
8mm f4 Micro 4/3 lens: Pricing and availability
The SLR Magic 8mm lens retails for around $299 US and the new weighted hood will be priced at $99 US.
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Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 30 years' of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.
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Reviews for "Creative photography with the Slr magic 8mm lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras"
1. Jane - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to try out the Slr magic 8mm lens for my micro four thirds camera, but I was ultimately disappointed. The image quality was mediocre at best, with noticeable distortion and lack of sharpness. The lens also had a lot of chromatic aberration, which made the images look hazy and washed out. Additionally, the build quality of the lens felt cheap and flimsy. Overall, I would not recommend this lens for anyone looking for high-quality shots with their micro four thirds camera.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars - I had high hopes for the Slr magic 8mm lens, but it failed to meet my expectations in every aspect. The autofocus was slow and often missed the mark, making it troublesome to capture fast-moving subjects. The lens also had significant vignetting, causing dark corners in all my shots. Additionally, the lens hood was poorly designed and did not effectively block out unwanted light. Save your money and invest in a better lens for your micro four thirds camera.
3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - The Slr magic 8mm lens had a lot of potential, but it fell short in terms of performance. The images I took with this lens were often soft and lacked the sharpness I was expecting. The lens also had a noticeable amount of barrel distortion, which distorted the straight lines in my photos. The build quality was also a letdown, with the lens feeling lightweight and easily susceptible to scratches. Overall, I was disappointed with this lens and would not recommend it to others.