The SLR Magic APO MicroPrime 50mm T2.1 is a standard-view cine lens created for digital filmmakers, combining high resolving power with APO optical design to deliver a clean, restrained image style. Whether in backlit, high-contrast scenes or on high-resolution camera bodies, it effectively controls chromatic aberration and glow, keeping edge lines clear without being harsh.
In terms of color, the lens offers a natural, slightly cinematic neutral tone: skin tones are soft and pleasing, neither too yellow nor too red; shadows and highlights retain clear gradation and ample latitude for grading. This color profile works well as a standalone set and also makes it easy to match with other cine lenses or multi-camera setups.
The T2.1 large aperture keeps images clean even in low light, with flexible depth-of-field control: the in-focus area is clear and three-dimensional, while the background bokeh is smooth and naturally graded, avoiding distracting “nervous” bokeh. It is particularly suitable for portraits, interviews, weddings, music videos, and narrative filmmaking.
In overall image character, the SLR Magic APO MicroPrime 50mm T2.1 is not a cold, purely “technical sharpness” lens; it balances detail with atmosphere. It offers sufficient resolving power for 4K/6K workflows while maintaining a gentle, cinematic feel, ensuring images remain appealing on the big screen or high-end monitors. If you are looking for a 50mm cine lens that strikes an ideal balance between image quality, color, and character, this lens is a core focal length you can trust to put on your camera.
SLR Magic APO-MicroPrime CINE 50mm T2.1 | PL-Mount
● Like New – Nearly new or unused products that cannot be sold as “brand new” only because the packaging has been opened or the item has been used for brief demo shooting. Both appearance and functionality are very close to new.
● DEMO – Sample lenses used only for display, test shooting, or event demonstrations. They may show normal signs of use, such as slight wear on rings or minor scuffs on the barrel, but functionality and image quality remain fully normal.
● Grade 9 – Excellent condition and very clean overall, with only minimal signs of use, such as small scuffs, light paint wear, or very slight marks on the lens glass and a few visible dust particles. These do not affect typical shooting.
● Grade 8 – Noticeable cosmetic wear or scuffs on the exterior. The lens glass may show light to moderate scratches or cleaning marks, and some clearly visible dust in certain areas, but overall functionality and basic imaging performance remain usable.
● Grade 7 – Clearly visible signs of heavy use. The barrel may have larger dings, paint loss, or deeper scratches, and the lens glass may show obvious scratches and more noticeable dust. Basic functions have been confirmed to work properly.
