SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Cine Lens
The SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8 is a 12mm f/2.8 lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8
Key Features — SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8
12mm Ultra Wide-Angle Prime: Provides a broad field of view on Micro Four Thirds bodies, equivalent to roughly 24mm in full-frame terms, well-suited for environmental, architectural, and documentary filmmaking.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Allows for meaningful light gathering in low-light shooting conditions without relying on extreme ISO settings.
Cine-Type Manual Focus: Smooth, dampened focus ring is designed for precise, repeatable focus pulls in video production workflows.
Micro Four Thirds Mount: Compatible with the full range of MFT mirrorless bodies from Panasonic, Olympus, and OM System.
62mm Filter Thread: Standard front thread size makes it straightforward to attach ND filters and other common video accessories.
430g Solid Build: Substantial enough to feel well-constructed, yet light enough to remain practical for handheld and gimbal-mounted shooting setups.
Lens Specifications — SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 12mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 62mm |
Description — SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8
The SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Cine Lens is a manual-focus prime designed for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera system. With a 12mm focal length sitting in the ultra wide-angle range, it delivers a broad perspective well-suited to cinematic and documentary applications. The f/2.8 maximum aperture offers meaningful light intake for shooting in varied conditions.
As a cine-type lens, it is built around the needs of video production, with manual focus operation at the center of its design philosophy — there is no autofocus on this lens. A 62mm filter thread makes it straightforward to mount ND filters and other accessories critical to video work. At 430g, the lens strikes a balance between solid construction and practical usability on gimbals or handheld rigs.
There is no image stabilization, so shooters will need to account for this through their camera body or external stabilization equipment. Overall, this is a purposeful wide-angle cine prime for MFT shooters who want manual control at an ultra-wide focal length.
Pros — SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8
- ✓Ultra wide-angle 12mm focal length ideal for expansive cinematic compositions
- ✓Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture provides solid light-gathering for a lens of this type
- ✓Cine-type design prioritizes smooth manual focus control suited to video production
Cons — SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which limits appeal for stills photographers
- ✗No image stabilization, so steady footage depends entirely on the camera body or rig
- ✗Prime lens with no zoom range, requiring physical repositioning to change framing
Videos — SLR Magic 12mm f/2.8
SLR Magic MicroPrime CINE Micro Four Thirds Review by Joey Fameli — slrmagic