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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine

    Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
    Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine Lens
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
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      The Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM covers an impressive wide-angle field of view at an f/2.8 aperture, a feat for a prime lens, and delivers the added convenience of a 2x zoom design.Read more
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      Hong Kong-based SLR Magic has formally announced its HyperPrime 12mm F1.6, a manual focus lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This fast wideangle prime, which has been doing the rounds of testers and reviewers for the past few months, features a traditional aperture control ring and metal-bodied construction. Its optics include three Tantalum glass elements for 'superior cinematic performance'. It will be on sale from the end of November.Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Lens mountCanon EF
      Micro Four Thirds

      Image properties

      Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Max Format size
      Full-frame
      		Four Thirds
      Focal length16 - 35< 12

      Aperture

      Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Aperture max2.81.6
      Number of diaphragm blades712

      Focus

      Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Closest focusing distance0.280.15

      Optics

      Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      ConstructionZoomFixed

      Design

      Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USMCanon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Weight22.58 oz17.64 oz
      Diameter3.5 in3.11 in
      Length4.41 in3.19 in
      Filter size3.48 in2.28 in

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