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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine

    Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Lens
    Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine Lens
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
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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

      Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Lens mountNikon F
      Micro Four Thirds

      Image properties

      Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Max Format size
      Full-frame
      		Four Thirds
      Focal length< 50< 12

      Aperture

      Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Aperture max1.81.6
      Number of diaphragm blades712

      Focus

      Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Closest focusing distance0.450.15

      Optics

      Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      ConstructionFixedFixed

      Design

      Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Colour of productBlackBlack

      Dimensions

      Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
      SLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime CineSLR Magic 12mm T1.6 Hyperprime Cine
      Weight6.53 oz17.64 oz
      Diameter2.84 in3.11 in
      Length2.09 in3.19 in
      Filter size2.28 in2.28 in

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