SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 Cine Lens
The SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 is a 50mm f/1.1 lens designed for Leica M mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1
Key Features — SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1
f/1.1 Maximum Aperture: Exceptional light-gathering capability enables shooting in very low-light environments and produces an extremely shallow depth of field.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full-frame sensor with no vignetting or crop factor concerns on compatible bodies.
50mm Standard Focal Length: Provides a natural, versatile angle of view close to human eye perspective, suitable for a wide range of subjects.
Cine-Type Construction: Built with video production workflows in mind, prioritizing smooth focus and aperture operation over stills-oriented handling.
Manual Focus Design: Focus ring is designed for deliberate, precise control suited to cinematic focus pulls and careful composition.
Leica M Mount: Native Leica M mount offers broad compatibility with a range of mirrorless camera systems when used with appropriate adapters.
Lens Specifications — SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.1 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Leica M |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1
The SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1 Cine Lens is a manual-focus prime built for the Leica M mount, offering a maximum aperture of f/1.1 for exceptional light-gathering performance. Designed to cover full-frame sensors, it delivers a standard 50mm focal length that suits a wide range of shooting scenarios. As a Cine-type lens, it is engineered with video production workflows in mind, prioritizing smooth, controllable handling over autofocus speed.
The lens has no autofocus and no image stabilization, making it a deliberate choice for shooters comfortable with manual operation. It accepts 52mm filters and weighs 450g, keeping it reasonably compact for its aperture class. Compatible with mirrorless camera systems via the Leica M mount, this lens is a compelling option for cinematographers and photographers who demand maximum aperture performance in a prime focal length.
Pros — SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1
- ✓Extremely wide maximum aperture of f/1.1 enables shooting in very low-light conditions
- ✓Full-frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) means no crop factor concerns on compatible bodies
- ✓Leica M mount offers broad compatibility with mirrorless camera systems via adapters
Cons — SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which can be challenging in fast-moving situations
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), placing full burden of stability on the user or rig
- ✗Leica M mount limits native camera compatibility to a relatively narrow body selection
Videos — SLR Magic 50mm f/1.1
SLR Magic 50mm F/1.1 Review (4K video samples) — Max Yuryev
