SLR Magic 50mm T2.1 APO HyperPrime Cine Lens
The SLR Magic 50mm T2.1 is a 50mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
SLR Magic 50mm T2.1 APO HyperPrime Cine Lens
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Lens Overview — SLR Magic 50mm T2.1
Key Features — SLR Magic 50mm T2.1
50mm Standard Prime: A classic focal length that works across a wide range of production scenarios, from interviews to narrative cinematography.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Gathers sufficient light for controlled and low-light environments while maintaining a manageable depth of field.
APO Apochromatic Design: Apochromatic optical construction minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing for high-contrast, accurate color rendition across the frame.
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers full-frame sensors, making it forward-compatible with larger-format cinema cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring built for repeatable focus pulls in professional cinema workflows.
Lens Specifications — SLR Magic 50mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 62mm |
Description — SLR Magic 50mm T2.1
The SLR Magic 50mm T2.1 APO HyperPrime Cine Lens is a dedicated cinema prime designed for professional video and film production. Built around the PL mount, it connects to a broad range of industry-standard cinema camera platforms. The lens covers a full-frame sensor format, making it well-suited for large-sensor cinema cameras.
Its 50mm focal length places it in the standard range, delivering a natural perspective that works across narrative, documentary, and commercial productions. With a maximum aperture of T2.1, it offers solid light transmission in a variety of lighting conditions. Focus is manual, as is standard for cinema lenses, enabling precise and repeatable focus pulls.
The lens accepts 62mm filters, providing easy access to polarizers, NDs, and other filtration. At 1,100g, the build is solid and substantial, consistent with professional cinema optics. There is no image stabilization, which is typical for lenses intended for use on stabilized cinema rigs.
This lens is categorized as a prime within the Cinema / Video camera system, offering a straightforward, high-quality optical tool for serious cinematographic work.
Pros — SLR Magic 50mm T2.1
- ✓Standard PL mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema cameras
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering performance for a cinema prime
- ✓Full-frame lens format offers broad sensor coverage
Cons — SLR Magic 50mm T2.1
- ✗No autofocus — exclusively manual focus operation
- ✗No image stabilization included
- ✗At 1,100g, the weight may be demanding in handheld or lightweight rig configurations
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Frequently Asked Questions — SLR Magic 50mm T2.1
What camera mount does this lens use?+
The SLR Magic 50mm T2.1 APO HyperPrime Cine Lens uses a PL mount, which is the industry-standard mount found on a wide range of professional cinema cameras. It is not compatible with DSLR or mirrorless mounts without an adapter.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No, this lens is manual focus only. This is standard for cinema lenses, where manual focus allows cinematographers and focus pullers to execute precise, repeatable focus movements during a shoot.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T2.1. T-stops are a cinema-standard measurement that accounts for actual light transmission, making exposure consistency more reliable across a set of lenses.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The lens is rated for a full-frame lens format, meaning it is designed to cover full-frame sensors. This makes it suitable for use on cinema cameras with large sensor formats.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The lens has a 62mm filter thread, allowing cinematographers to attach a range of screw-in filters directly to the lens.
How heavy is this lens?+
The SLR Magic 50mm T2.1 APO HyperPrime Cine Lens weighs 1,100g. This is a substantial weight typical of professional cinema glass, so it is best suited for use on a properly balanced rig or cinema camera support system.