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SLR Magic CINE 18mm f/2.8 Lens (Sony E)

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SLR Magic CINE 18mm f/2.8 Lens (Sony E)
Key Features
  • Covers Full-Frame Sensors
  • f/2.8 to f/16 Aperture Range
  • Cine Geared Focus and Iris Rings
  • Clickless Iris Ring
Whether shooting in cramped quarters, in front of vast landscapes, or in any other situation requiring ultra-wide field of view, the SLR Magic CINE 18mm f/2.8 Lens will have you covered. Its fully mechanical design is robust, lightweight, and reliable. Its light weight and naturally wide depth of field make this lens a great choice for stabilizer or gimbal work. The 0.8 MOD gearing on both focus and iris rings ensures connectivity with follow focuses and lens motors. Further reducing the weight of your rig, 62mm front filter threads allow for mounting standard photographic filters rather than using a potentially heavy matte box.
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SLR Magic Cine 18mm f/2.8 Overview

Whether shooting in cramped quarters, in front of vast landscapes, or in any other situation requiring ultra-wide field of view, the SLR Magic CINE 18mm f/2.8 Lens will have you covered. Its fully mechanical design is robust, lightweight, and reliable. Its light weight and naturally wide depth of field make this lens a great choice for stabilizer or gimbal work. The 0.8 MOD gearing on both focus and iris rings ensures connectivity with follow focuses and lens motors. Further reducing the weight of your rig, 62mm front filter threads allow for mounting standard photographic filters rather than using a potentially heavy matte box.

SLR Magic Cine 18mm f/2.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
18mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Filter Thread
62 mm
Image Stabilization
No
Electronic Communication
No
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Sony E
Interchangeable Mount
No
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Image Circle
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Focus Scales
Imperial, Metric
Optical Design
10 Elements in 8 Groups
Filter Thread
62 mm
Minimum Focus Distance
0.7' / 0.2 m
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Diaphragm Blades
9
Image Stabilization
No
Gear Standard
0.8 MOD / 32 Pitch
Electronic Communication
No
Diameter
Maximum: 2.6" / 66 mm
Length
2.4" / 61 mm
Weight
15.7 oz / 445 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.6 x 4.5 x 4.5"

SLR Magic Cine 18mm f/2.8 Reviews

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hello this lens works on aps-c?

hello this lens works on aps-c?
Asked by: Luca
Yes, this covers up to Full-Frame Sensors. It will work great with an APS-C sized sensor as well.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2020-10-26

Is this lens auto focus?

Is this lens auto focus?
Asked by: Michael
It is not. This is a Manual Lens only.
Answered by: Joe P
Date published: 2025-01-20

Can this be used on a Sony a7s ?

Can this be used on a Sony a7s ?
Asked by: Mercedes
Yes, the SLR Magic CINE 18mm f/2.8 Lens (Sony E-Mount) would work with the SONY A7S full frame camera.
Answered by: Chris H
Date published: 2024-05-09

Is this lens sharp at f5.6?

Is this lens sharp at f5.6?
Asked by: Lee
Yes, the lens is sharp at f/5.6.
Answered by: Geetika
Date published: 2021-02-25

I am overly-cautious out due to recently getting ...

I am overly-cautious out due to recently getting a lens I was told fit but didn’t — does this lens work for the FX3?
Asked by: Will
Yes, the SLR Magic CINE 18mm f/2.8 Lens (Sony E-Mount) will fit on the Sony FX3. Sony E-mount and Sony FE mounts are the respective mounts that work on Sony mirrorless cameras natively.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-03-28

Understand this is a cine manual lens, but ...

Understand this is a cine manual lens, but mounted on a Sony body full frame or APS-C in aperture priority, will the exposure meter work?
Asked by: Thomas
Yes, the electronic exposure meter will work.
Answered by: Nick Y
Date published: 2025-01-20

Wondering if this works on the x mount fujica ...

Wondering if this works on the x mount fujica film cameras. In particular the Fujica AX-5
Asked by: Kyle
Unfortunately, the SLR Magic CINE 18mm f/2.8 Lens (FUJIFILM X) is not compatible with the Fuji AX-5. This lens will only work on digital mirrorless cameras. It is not compatible with film SLRs.
Answered by: Elliot
Date published: 2025-03-19
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