Specs

• Image circle - FF, 24x36
• Field of view - 121.96°
• 16 elements, 2 aspherical and 3 anomalous dispersion glass, in 10 groups
• 7 aperture blades
• F2.8 - F22 aperture
• Manual focus lens
• Minimum focusing distance is 0.18m
• Lens diameter - 74.8mm, length - 82.2mm
• 570g.
• Versions for Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony E
• $949 price
• Available in November 2016

• 15 elements in 12 groups, 2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 UED lenses
• F1.4-F16 aperture
• 9 aperture blades
• Min. focus distance - 0.20 m
• Stepper motor AF
• 335 g
• 70 mm diameter * 70 mm length
• 62mm filter
• Available for $1299 at https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-SUMMILUX-Professional-Mirrorless-H-X012/dp/B01H1MNW68/

PR

The new 12mm wide-angle lens enables photographers to capture beautiful group, event, and nature photography. It also allows indoor shooting in low lighting and produces an impressive, natural defocusing effect with its F1.4 aperture. In addition, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. boasts a rugged, splash/dust-proof design (when combined with splash and dustproof LUMIX G Mirrorless camera models) to meet the needs of a wide-range of photographic situations.

Integrating two aspherical lenses, two UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and an ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens, the lens system is comprised of 15 elements in 12 groups. The adoption of five special lenses makes it possible to meet the stringent LEICA standard for exceptional image quality with high resolution and minimum distortion. In general, flare is commonly seen around the periphery of a point source with many high-speed lenses when a large aperture is employed. However, the new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. achieves high resolution from the center of the image to the corners by suppressing this flare. Users can take advantage of this lens to shoot a brilliant night skies or night scenes containing illumination to capture true-to-life images with minimal blurring and distortion at the edges. The multi-coated lens elements also minimize ghosting and flaring.

Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. is capable of smooth, silent operation together with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at a maximum of 240 fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is excellent for recording 4K videos, where precise focusing is essential.

The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. comes with an aperture ring for direct, intuitive aperture control. Nine blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. A highly reliable metal mount assures durability for repeated use. The lens mount, the barrel and the hood are all made of metal to provide a sleek, sophisticated design that matches the entire line-up of LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras.

Specifications:

• Max aperture - F2.8, Min aperture - F22
• Diaphragm blades - 7
• 14 elements in 9 groups
• 1 Asph, 1 DS Asph, 2 ED, 2 HR, 1 EDA, 1 HD elements
• Sealed
• Min. focus - 20cm
• Manual Focus Clutch
• Weight - 382g
• Diameter - 70mm (62mm filter)
• Length - 84 mm
• Price - $999

Previews:

• http://www.photographyblog.com/news/olympus_m.zuiko_digital_12_40mm_f_2.8_hands_on_photos/
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/olympus-m-zuiko-12-40mm-f-2-8-pro-lens-preview-22865
• http://www.dslrmagazine.com/digital/objetivos-para-camaras-digitales/olympus-m.zuiko-digital-ed-12-40-mm-f-2-8-pro-analisis.html
• http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/09/10/first-impressions-olympus-12-40mm-f2-8/

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Digital-12-40mm-Interchangeable-Panasonic/dp/B00EY3YGBS/

Specifications

• 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1ED lens)
• MEGA O.I.S.)
• 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
• Minimum Aperture - F22
• Closest Focusing Distance - 0.2m
• Filter Size - φ37mm
• Overall Length - 24mm
• Weight - 70 g

Useful links:

http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/g_vario_12_32.html

In stock now at https://www.amazon.com/Sigma-12-24mm-Lens-Canon-205954/dp/B01LZJM7SY/

Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom for the Era of Ultra-High Resolution Digital Cameras

Boasting the renowned Global Vision image quality from center to edge, the new Sigma 12-24mm F4 features the largest aspherical glass mold in the industry, offering photographers an ultra-wide angle zoom with virtually no distortion, flare or ghosting. Encompassing the long history of Sigma wide angle lens development expertise, the new 12-24mm F4 performance highlights include constant F4 brightness and the brand new Sigma AF system with 1.3X torque boost. The 12-24mm F4 features lens elements made with FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass, which is equivalent to calcium fluorite in performance. Combined with an optimized power distribution, the result is outstanding image quality from center to edges. With a minimum focus distance of 9.4 inches at 24mm, photographers can compose incredible close-up shots with expansive backgrounds.

The all new Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art lens supports Canon, Nikon and Sigma mounts. The Nikon mounts feature the brand new electromagnetic diaphragm.

The Sigma 12-24mm F4 Art lens will be available in late October and retails for a recommended street price of $1599.00 USD.

Samyang 12mm 1:2.8 ED AS NCS Fish-eye is a bright, super wide-angle fish-eye lens designed for full-frame cameras, offering 180 degrees angle of view. Sophisticated optics consists of 12 lens elements arranged in 8 groups. Three elements are made from low dispersion ED glass and two aspherical lens elements to ensure perfect image depth and minimal chromatic aberration.

This 12mm Fish-eye is the third lens (besides 10mm f/2.8 and 12mm f/2.0) that features highly effective nanocrystal and anti-reflection NCS coating applied together with standard UMC coatings.

Hands-ons

• http://www.photographyblog.com/news/samyang_12mm_12.8_ed_as_ncs_fisheye_hands_on_photos/
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/samyang-12mm-f-2-8-full-frame-fish-eye-lens-hands-on-26219

Samples:

Specs:

• 14 optical elements in 12 group
• Minimum aperture - f/22
• Minimum focusing distance - 25cm
• Angle of view - 99.37° ~ 54.73°
• Lens length: 84mm
• Weight - 600 g
• Nikon F mount

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-AT-X-12-28-PRO-Nikon/dp/B00BTXAZ4I/
• http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-AT-X-AF-12-28mm-Canon/dp/B00DHWUSC8/

Price: $1299, 1100 Euro, 999 pounds

Avilable at:

• http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-H-HS12035-LUMIX-12-35mm-Series/dp/B00843ERMW/
• http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-H-HS12035E-Lumix-VARIO-12-35mm/dp/B0086ODC3O/
• http://www.adorama.com/IPC1235.html

Press release:

http://www.photographyblog.com/news/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_12-35mm/

Previews and reviews:

• http://www.dslrmagazine.com/
• http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/panasonic_lumix_g_x_vario_12_35mm_f2_8_asph_review/
• http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1518/cat/69
• http://www.dpreview.com/previews/panasonic_12-35_2p8
• http://www.ephotozine.com/article/panasonic-lumix-g-x-vario-12-35mm-f-2-8-lens-review-19240
• http://www.cscmagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24:panasonic-lumix-g-vario-12-35mm-f28
• http://www.camerastuffreview.com/panasonic-lenstest/review-panasonic-12-35-mm
• http://www.digitalkamera.de/Meldung/Panasonic_Lumix_G_X_Vario_2_8_12-35_mm_im_Bildqualitaets-Labortest/7754.aspx
• http://www.popco.net/zboard/view.php?id=dica_review&no=807
• http://admiringlight.com/blog/panasonic-lumix-12-35mm-f2-8-x-review/
• http://soundimageplus.blogspot.fr/2012/07/panasonic-12-35mm-f28-x-zoom-review.html

Samples:

• http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumix-deutschland/sets/72157629828259104/with/7240668460/
• http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=12001

At 12mm and maximum aperture, sharpness is already excellent across the frame, and even outstanding in the center. At this focal length, diffraction appears to be the limiting factor on clarity, with the performance of the lens reducing as the aperture is stopped down.

18mm show similar performance, with outstanding sharpness in the center of the frame at maximum aperture, although excellent sharpness isn’t achieved towards the edges of the frame until the aperture is stopped down to f/5.6 for this focal length.

At 24mm, sharpness remains excellent in the center of the frame at maximum aperture, and is still very good towards the edges of the frame.

12-24mm optic performs well, delivering excellent, or even outstanding sharpness from a compact, lightweight lens that doesn't cost the earth.

http://www.ephotozine.com/article/samsung-nx-12-24mm-f-4-5-6-ed-lens-review-26895

Either Photo or Cine version will do. Would be paying by paypal. I'm based in the UK

Cheers,

Alec

I am selling my as new SLR Magic 12mm v2 and FF Gear. It comes as new. I bought this to use on my short film and now that it's finished I have no other need for it. Only had about 4 days usage.

$550 including postage.

If you have any question let me know!

International Shipping will have to be quoted per country.

PAYPAL only.

PM me if interested!

http://www.adorama.com/FLU5877.html

But, I had heard that you had to buy the majorly expensive version direct from them and that third party step up rings wouldn't work. Does anyone know?

So when I opened up the box the lens looked small and toyish, and it did resemble some of the surveillance glass which exemplified my initial fears. However from the very first moment I was charmed with the combination of wide angle field of view and quite shallow DOF. None of my lenses was giving me both.

Next thing I discovered is that the focus ring is stiff. Especially at the end of the circle. I can't say it was a big obstacle but I didn't expect it. The very location of the aperture ring (front side) and focus ring was a bit unusual as well. It took some practice. I also quickly found out that it's almost impossible to use this lens with my follow focus system because the focus ring is too close to the camera's body (I'm sure I'm not the first one to pay attention to this). Nevertheless because you typically are not supposed to play with focus a lot at 12mm I didn't find that very frustrating.

The lens itself didn't seem to me very sharp up until f2.5. It kind of devalues a bit the whole idea of having a fast wide angle lens, but 2.5 is still rather fast, plus after f4 the lens produces really crisp images (in my opinion). I won't speculate about the barrel distortion as I may need some math to support my assumptions and I'm really bad at math.

I ordered a variable ND filter for SLR Magic and because its front side is wider I guess it was a 58mm attachment which resulted in some visible (albeit nice) vignetting.

Now let me tell you why I love this lens and why I'm using it more than any other in my possession.

— I often have to shoot handheld in extreme conditions with no rig or other support. GH2 is an amazing camera for such purposes as it has a form factor of a small amateurish camera and you can go to subways, shopping malls, railway stations — unnoticed, with no special permissions. Before SLRMagic I was mostly using my 20mm Pancake. But although I love it too, it is very vulnerable to sudden motion and shakiness. While this 12mm is really perfect because its wide angle serves as an essential stabilization tool — even with no tripod it is giving me a decently stable picture. For example I had to shoot that way in the well-guarded residence of the Russian oligarchs (pretending I'm only taking stills for myself while I was doing video of course) and after applying some AE stabilization in post my shots look as if I was there on a tripod. — I like the form factor of this lens. With the little handle screwed to the bottom and my LCDVF attached the GH2 turns into a well balanced replica of the old 16mm cameras from the 60s. — I can't explain it but I also like the representation of colors it is providing. In the poorly lit settings of St Petersburg I was getting a very truthful color range, which resulted in almost zero color correction in post. — I also need to admit that I fell in love with the circular form of the aperture diaphragm. It produces a unique and cinematic bokeh.

I won't hesitate to recommend this lens to a filmmaker. It is fantastic for run and gun, for setting up a scene with a static wide shot, for shooting in relatively dark environments.

those of you who are patient enough can see how this lens contributed to my new documentary "Don't Cry For Your Hair" Shots made by SLR Magic 12mm are at the very end

For sale:

1) SLR Magic HyperPrime Cine 12mm T-1.6 (price: €450),

2) SLR Magic Cine II 35mm T-1.4 (price, 390),

3) SLR Magic 1.33x - 50 Anamorphot (price, €1200).

Any offer close to those prices, is accepted.

Paypal is accepted, plus the shipping cost. Shipping from France.

Thank you, Ioannis.

• 3% paypal and $10 shipping for shipping.

I have a mint Olympus 12mm f2, Panasonic 25mm f1.4, and Olympus 45mm f1.8. All lenses include caps. The 12mm has a ND filter, that can fit the 25mm too. The 45mm has a ND filter and a lens hood.

I am willing to meet locally in LA, too.

Shipping method USPS

Shipping charge No more than $10 per item.

Handling time 1-2 Day Turnaround

References ebay: jaksnak91

Please message me for more info.

Thanks!

Off to shoot!

Local pickup in Netherlands, or shipping worldwide with paypal payment, pm me when intrested, open to a good offer, no set price as of yet.

Ah, sorry guys, I'm in the US...CA.

$475 + shipping.

I am selling my SLR Magic 12mm T/1.6 lens with its SLR 58-77mm stepup ring. Both are in excellent condition. The price is 380 EUR, shipping included.

I prefer buyers from Europe.

HERE IS SOME ROUGH EDIT of my project Womanhattan. Some of the shot are in anamorphic (baby hypergonar 1.75X on Contax G Zeiss 45MM f2/GH3/GH2/SLR 25mm TO.95, SLR Magic 12mm T1.6) There is five days left before the end of the crowdfunding. Since monday you will have five extracts. This is the fourth : day four july the 11th, 2013- taken in NYC april 2013

CROWDFUNDING FOR WOMANHATTAN, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ! English : ulule.com/womanhattan/ français : fr.ulule.com/womanhattan/ Womanhattan Facebook page : facebook.com/pages/Womanhattan/308092392578172

The other days are here :