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SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x Anamorphic Lens

The SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x is a 70mm f/4 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x Anamorphic Lens

SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x Anamorphic Lens

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Lens Overview — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

The SLR Magic 70mm T4 Anamorphic is a prime cinema lens built for professional video and film production. Designed around a PL Mount, it integrates seamlessly into standard cinema camera ecosystems, making it a practical choice for cinematographers working with industry-standard rigs. At 70mm, it sits firmly in the telephoto focal length range, offering a compressed perspective well-suited to portraiture, close-up work, and cinematic storytelling.

The lens is classified as Full Frame in terms of lens format, meaning it covers a full-frame image circle. With a maximum aperture of T4, light transmission is consistent and predictable — a meaningful advantage over f-stop rated lenses in controlled production environments where exposure precision matters. Focus is entirely manual, which aligns with professional cinema workflows where focus pullers operate dedicated follow-focus systems.

There is no image stabilization, which is expected for a lens of this type intended for rigged, stabilized cinema setups. Weighing 750g and accepting 82mm filters, the lens is built with a practical physical footprint for professional use. The anamorphic type classification confirms its role in producing the characteristic widescreen image quality associated with anamorphic cinematography.

Key Features — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

2x Anamorphic Squeeze: Produces a widescreen cinematic image with characteristic oval bokeh, horizontal lens flares, and the distinctive anamorphic aesthetic.

70mm Telephoto Prime: Fixed focal length delivers a compressed, consistent perspective well-suited to portraiture, close-ups, and narrative filmmaking.

PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, and other major manufacturers.

Full Frame Coverage: Image circle covers full-frame sensors; confirm no vignetting when used on full-frame cinema cameras.

T4 Maximum Aperture: T-stop rating ensures precise, consistent light transmission across production environments where accurate exposure control is critical.

Manual Focus Design: Smooth manual focus ring is built for use with follow-focus systems, supporting repeatable and controlled focus pulls on set.

Lens Specifications — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesVideo / Cinematography, Creative Effects
Lens TypeAnamorphic
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length70mm
Maximum Aperturef/4
Camera SystemCinema / Video
Lens MountPL Mount
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread82mm

Description — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

The SLR Magic 70mm T4 Anamorphic is a prime cinema lens mounted in the industry-standard PL Mount, designed specifically for the Cinema / Video camera system category. It covers a Full Frame image circle and sits in the Telephoto focal length range at a fixed 70mm. Light transmission is rated at a maximum of T4, providing the exposure consistency that professional cinema productions depend on.

Focus is manual, aligning with standard cinema crew workflows involving dedicated focus-pulling equipment. The lens weighs 750g and features an 82mm front filter thread, accommodating professional matte box and filter setups. With no image stabilization, the lens is intended for use on stabilized cinema rigs, gimbals, or tripod-mounted configurations.

Its anamorphic type classification positions it for widescreen cinematic image capture. The PL Mount interface ensures broad integration with professional-grade cinema camera bodies across the industry.

Pros — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

  • ✓PL Mount offers compatibility with industry-standard professional cinema camera systems
  • ✓T4 aperture rating provides precise, consistent light transmission measurement valued in cinema production
  • ✓Full Frame lens format ensures broad image circle coverage

Cons — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

  • ✗T4 maximum aperture is relatively modest, limiting performance in lower-light shooting scenarios
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for run-and-gun or single-operator workflows
  • ✗No image stabilization, requiring external stabilization solutions for handheld use

Reviews — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

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SLR Magic Anamorphic Lens: Anamorphot-CINE 2x Review (GH5) — Nice Lady Productions

Frequently Asked Questions — SLR Magic 70mm T4 2x

What camera mount does this lens use?+
The SLR Magic 70mm T4 Anamorphic uses a PL Mount, the standard mount found on professional cinema cameras. This makes it compatible with the broad ecosystem of PL-mount cinema bodies used in professional film and video production.
Is this lens compatible with full-frame cameras?+
The lens is rated with a Full Frame lens format, meaning its image circle is designed to cover a full-frame sensor area. Compatibility will depend on the specific camera body and its PL Mount implementation.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No. The lens is manual focus only, with no autofocus capability. This is consistent with professional cinema workflows where dedicated focus pullers use follow-focus systems to control focus precisely during a shoot.
What is the aperture rating of this lens?+
The lens has a maximum aperture of T4. The T-stop rating measures actual light transmission through the lens elements, making it a more precise measurement for cinema exposure work compared to f-stop ratings.
What filter size does this lens accept?+
The lens accepts 82mm filters via its front filter thread. This is a common professional filter size, giving cinematographers access to a wide range of compatible ND, polarizing, and effect filters.
How heavy is this lens?+
The SLR Magic 70mm T4 Anamorphic weighs 750g. For a professional anamorphic cinema prime, this is a relatively practical weight that should balance well on standard cinema rigs and matte box setups.

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