Looks like SLR Magic is re-releasing the 23 1.7 but this time for NEX mount as well as the Fuji X mount and Micro 4/3. This fast prime will be a challenger to the Zeiss 24 1.8 at a much better price. They will also be showing some ultra fast T0.95 lenses so keep an eye on those. Here is the release direct from SLR Magic:
PRESS RELEASE
Hong Kong, September 15th, 2012.
During Photokina 2012 in Cologne,
Germany (September 18-23), SLR Magic will present attractive new CINE
products as well as its Toy Lenses, all of the highest technical
quality. Among them, will be a new SLR Magic CINE 35mm T1.4 lens in
stores by the end of 2012. SLR Magic would like to invite all
participants of Photokina fair held in Cologne to visit our stand in
Hall 3.1 B059.
SLR Magic will present its entire range of camera lenses, cine lenses,
spotting scopes, and camera accessories during Photokina.
A major attraction is a high-performance mirrorless format cine lens
with manual focus. With a focal length of 35mm and aperture of T1.4,
this lens joins the family of cine lenses designed for demanding
users. The reason why the 35mm T1.4 lens is not in the HyperPrime
series is because T1.4 is not the fastest speed we can design for this
35mm lens.
Ever since the release of the HyperPrime CINE 12mm T1.6 lens,
cinematographers have been requesting for a set of HyperPrime CINE
lenses. In addition to our new CINE 35mm T1.4 lens, we will also
showcase our 25mm T0.95 (MSRP: US $649) in mFT and 35mm T0.95 (MSRP:
US $1,249) in mFT, X-mount and E-mount concept lenses that are based
on the optical design of the HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 lens.
Due to difficulty to source a particular material to manufacture the
HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 for E-mount announced on December 8th 2011 it was
discontinued within 3 months of launch. During this time, we have
re-designed the lens, increasing image quality across the frame yet
keeping the lens size and price similar to the original. The new
design also supports mFT and X mount cameras.
All details concerning the optical type and physical size of the lens
will be published at a later date. The SLR Magic CINE 35mm T1.4 lens
in mFT, X-mount and E-mount (MSRP: US $279) will be introduced for
sale in December 2012. The SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7 (MSRP: US
$399) in mFT, X-mount and E-mount will be introduced for sale in
February 2013.
SLR Magic CINE 35mm f/1.4
Mount : mFT mount / E mount (NEX-VG900 is not compatible) / X mount /
Black Magic Cinema Camera mFT mount
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 70mm[mFT] 52mm[E] 52mm[X]
80mm[Black Magic mFT]
Minimum Focus Distance : 0.3m
Maximum Aperture : T1.4
Minimum Aperture: :T16
Optical Design : 8 elements, 8 groups (4 x Tantalum)
Lens Length : 70.3mm
Lens Weight : 370g
Filter Thread Diameter: 52mm
SLR Magic HyperPrime 23mm F1.7
Mount : mFT mount / E mount (NEX-VG900 is not compatible) / X mount /
Black Magic Cinema Camera mFT mount
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 46mm[mFT] 35mm[E] 35mm[X]
52mm[Black Magic mFT]
Maximum Aperture : F1.7
Minimum Aperture : F22
Optical Design : 9 elements, 8 groups (4 x Tantalum)
Lens Length : 61.3 mm
Lens Weight : 265g
Filter Thread Diameter: 49mm
Lets hope these lenses will be available to purchase unlike the 12mm 1.6… hell, they probably still havent updated there website! They are more than capable of competing with the big boys they just need to do the little things right!
Wow. that hyperprime looks really appealing, especially for the price!!
Why the hell they don`t make them with m-mount so the owners could use them on different models with appropriete adapters.
I think it would make the lens more bulky and more importantly – these are (as far as I understood) not meant to cover FX format …
Well selfishly I thought of my Ricoh GXR APS-C m-module that works well with any m and ltm lenses.
That Finger Grip on the Fuji X-Pro camera is cool. Who makes them???
You can buy them at popflash.com – Made by Match Technical – great accessory!
No,no,no, not the Thumbs Up!! There is a Loop that you would stick two fingers through, on the right side of the camera. Looks like it is attached to the strap lug. Sorta like the Leica Goodies “Sling” http://www.leicagoodies.com
Seconded. That finger strap would be perfect for my X100
Check-out the new Leica M with a Leica finger loop http://leicarumors.com/2012/09/17/new-leica-products-available-for-pre-order-2.aspx/
So…does anybody know who makes that leather finger strap?
SLR Magic makes it. They just returned my e-mail today (Oct 28, 2012).
“For the finger loop, it is in geneuine grade A ostrich leather from farm raised ostrich in South Africa, and we have the attached colours in stock (Brown and Black). The price is US$ 155.00 for the finger loop that can fit on the Fuji X-Pro1 or other Leica M series. For other camera bodies, pls email us to make sure that the finger loop will work on your camera.”
To order: “If you are interested to order, pls inform us yr day time mailing address and day time contact phone number, and we will send a Paypal Request to you. Delivery can be arranged in 2 business day by international UPS.”
An improved 23mm 1.7 with better performance across the frame would be just what I’m looking for. Such a lens could literally become glued to my NEX-5N.
agree!! 23mm (35mm in FF) is just what I need.. just like the X100 😀 and the f/1.7 is such a pleasure.. great!
What a great time to be a gear head! This looks to be the first Photokina that can be easily proclaimed the beginning of the end of mirror boxes.
Though we got our 24-70 Canon series II zoom lenses last week no one at our Studios cares! History is rushing forward.
Carry on.
Agreed! Also, there really isn’t much difference in the new 24-70. My old one is still pretty kick ass.
It’s “measurably” sharper but like our 5D mk llls incremental. Nice but no giant leaps for Canonkind. And it takes 82mm filters. And no IS. And that’s why I’m totally loving my EM-5 stuff.
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