SLR Magic 18mm T2.8 MicroPrime Cine
The SLR Magic 18mm T2.8 is a 18mm f/2.8 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
SLR Magic 18mm T2.8 MicroPrime Cine
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Lens Overview — SLR Magic 18mm T2.8
Key Features — SLR Magic 18mm T2.8
18mm Full-Frame Prime: Covers full-frame sensors on Sony E-mount cameras, delivering a wide field of view suited to environmental, architectural, and documentary cinematography.
T2.8 Maximum Aperture: Gathers sufficient light for a wide-angle cine prime, supporting usable exposure in lower-light shooting conditions.
Sony E Mount: Natively fits the Sony E-mount ecosystem, compatible with cameras such as the Sony FX3, FX6, and VENICE series.
Manual Focus Design: Dedicated cine-style manual focus ring enables smooth, repeatable focus pulls suited to professional video workflows.
MicroPrime Cine Series: Shares a consistent physical profile across the MicroPrime lineup, allowing lens swaps on gimbal or rig setups without rebalancing.
82mm Filter Thread: Standard 82mm front thread accommodates common ND filters and matte box systems used in cinema production.
Lens Specifications — SLR Magic 18mm T2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Documentary, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 18mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — SLR Magic 18mm T2.8
The SLR Magic 18mm T2.8 MicroPrime Cine is a dedicated wide-angle cine prime built for Sony E mount cameras. With a full-frame image circle and a maximum aperture of T2.8, it is engineered for cinema and video production where consistent optical performance and a reliable form factor are essential. The manual focus design is deliberate — cine shooters depend on smooth, repeatable focus control rather than autofocus systems.
An 82mm filter thread makes it straightforward to integrate ND filters or attach matte boxes into your kit. Weighing 630g, the lens is substantial but remains practical for gimbal-based shooting. As part of the MicroPrime Cine line, its uniform sizing across the series simplifies multi-lens productions by keeping rig rebalancing to a minimum between lens changes.
With an 18mm focal length in the wide-angle range, it is well-suited for immersive, expansive framing across documentary, narrative, and commercial video work on Sony E mount cinema and mirrorless camera systems.
Pros — SLR Magic 18mm T2.8
- ✓Full-frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) ensures compatibility with high-resolution Sony E mount cinema cameras
- ✓T2.8 maximum aperture provides solid low-light performance for a wide-angle cine prime
- ✓82mm filter thread (filterThreadSize: 82) accommodates standard ND and filtration systems
Cons — SLR Magic 18mm T2.8
- ✗No autofocus (autoFocus: false) limits versatility for hybrid photo/video shooters
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None) means stabilization must come from the camera body or rig
- ✗Single mount option (mount.lens: Sony E) restricts use to Sony E mount systems without an adapter
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Frequently Asked Questions — SLR Magic 18mm T2.8
Is this lens compatible with full-frame Sony E mount cameras?+
Yes. The specifications confirm a lensFormat of Full Frame and a Sony E lens mount, so it is fully compatible with full-frame Sony E mount cameras without vignetting concerns.
Does the SLR Magic 18mm T2.8 MicroPrime Cine have autofocus?+
No. The lens is manual focus only, as indicated by focusType: Manual and autoFocus: false. This is intentional for cine use, where manual focus pulls are standard practice.
What filter size does this lens use?+
The lens has an 82mm filter thread, as listed in the filterThreadSize specification. This is a common size that works with a wide range of ND filters, polarizers, and matte box step rings.
How heavy is this lens, and is it suitable for gimbal use?+
The lens weighs 630g according to the specifications. As part of the MicroPrime Cine line, it is designed with a consistent form factor across the series, which is intended to support gimbal operability and easy transitions between lenses.
Does this lens have image stabilization?+
No. The imageStabilization field is listed as None. Any stabilization would need to come from the camera body's in-body image stabilization system or an external gimbal rig.