SLR Magic APO HyperPrime 25mm T2.1 Cine
The SLR Magic 25mm T2.1 is a 25mm f/2.1 cinema lens designed for PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
SLR Magic APO HyperPrime 25mm T2.1 Cine
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Lens Overview — SLR Magic 25mm T2.1
Key Features — SLR Magic 25mm T2.1
PL Mount: Industry-standard cinema lens mount compatible with professional camera systems from ARRI, RED, Sony, and others.
T2.1 Maximum Aperture: Strong light transmission for a cinema prime, suitable for controlled and available-light shooting environments.
APO Design: Apochromatic optical construction minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing for clean, high-contrast imagery.
25mm Standard Focal Length: Versatile field of view well-suited to narrative, documentary, and commercial production on Super 35 cameras.
Super 35 Coverage: Image circle matches the sensor size common to industry-standard cinema cameras including ARRI Alexa and RED platforms.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise focus ring built for repeatable, controlled focus pulls with follow-focus rigs on professional sets.
Lens Specifications — SLR Magic 25mm T2.1
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Studio, Documentary, Video / Cinematography |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Super 35 |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 25mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — SLR Magic 25mm T2.1
The SLR Magic APO HyperPrime 25mm T2.1 Cine is a prime cinema lens built around the PL Mount, designed for professional Cinema / Video camera systems. With a maximum aperture of T2.1, it delivers reliable light collection across a variety of production environments. The 25mm focal length sits in the standard range, offering a versatile perspective well suited to narrative, commercial, and documentary cinematography.
The lens is optimized for the Super 35 format, aligning with one of the most widely used sensor sizes in professional cinema. Its 82mm front filter thread ensures compatibility with industry-standard matte boxes and filter systems. Weighing in at 1,500g, the APO HyperPrime carries the heft expected of a professional cinema prime.
Focus is manual, enabling precise, repeatable focus pulls through follow-focus systems, and the lens carries no image stabilization, keeping the optical path clean and straightforward. For cinematographers already working within a PL-mount ecosystem, this 25mm T2.1 offers a focused, well-specified standard prime option.
Pros — SLR Magic 25mm T2.1
- ✓T2.1 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering performance for a cinema prime
- ✓PL Mount ensures compatibility with a wide range of professional cinema camera bodies
- ✓Super 35 format coverage matches the sensor size of many industry-standard cinema cameras
Cons — SLR Magic 25mm T2.1
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus, which requires a dedicated focus puller in most professional setups
- ✗No image stabilization, making it fully dependent on rigging and stabilization systems on set
- ✗At 1,500g, the lens is heavy and may require additional support in handheld or lightweight rig configurations
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