The APO MicroPrime from SLR Magic offers apochromatic capture in a lighter-weight, cine-style form. With a 43.27mm image circle projection, this lens is suitable for use with 8K cameras with high-resolution full-frame sensors. Its apochromatic elements are designed to correct color aberrations often seen in high-contrast images or shots captured with wide-open apertures.
The APO MicroPrime Cine Lens by SLR Magic presents apochromatic imaging in a lightweight cine-style design, projecting a 43.27mm image circle, ideal for 8K cameras equipped with high-resolution full-frame sensors. Engineered with apochromatic elements, these lenses effectively address color aberrations that are typically encountered in high-contrast scenarios or when capturing shots at wide-open apertures.
SLR Magic APO
MicroPrime-CINE Lens
The lenses in this series are meticulously crafted for cine-style film production and offer a versatile aperture range of T2.1 to T16, accommodating various lighting conditions and depth of field requirements. They are specifically designed to cover full-frame sensors, equipped with a 43.27mm image circle that renders sharp and clear images across different high-resolution formats. Additionally, each lens integrates built-in 0.8 Mod focus and iris gears, ensuring seamless compatibility with standard cine-style accessories such as follow focus units and iris control mechanisms.
Moreover, the lens lineup includes optional E / EF and PL mounts, providing flexibility to pair with various camera systems used in professional film production. This adaptability makes it easy to integrate these lenses into diverse production setups without needing additional adapters.
These APO MicroPrime Cine lenses are engineered with an internal focus mechanism. This crucial feature allows the lens to maintain its length during focus adjustments, which is particularly beneficial when using rod-mounted accessories and matte boxes. Such stability avoids interference with other gear mounted on the rods and ensures consistent handling and operation during shoots.
With a generous 150° of focus rotation, cinematographers can achieve precise focusing, crucial for capturing sharp, high-quality images. The common 85mm front diameter across the series further simplifies the filmmaking process, as it negates the need for multiple adapter rings for different-sized matte boxes, thus streamlining the setup and changeover between shots.
Finally, each lens comes with an 82mm filter thread diameter, providing filmmakers the convenience of using a wide array of readily available lens filters and other accessories, enhancing their ability to control light and achieve creative effects on set effortlessly. This comprehensive design approach underscores the lenses’ utility and performance in professional cine-style productions, making them a valuable asset for filmmakers seeking quality and versatility.
