Announced: SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 E-mount lens

SLR Magic announced the new CINE 18mm F2.8 E-mount lens. This is the Press text:

Hong Kong, China (September 8, 2017)  – SLR Magic extends it’s full frame lens lineup with the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 wide angle lens.

The field of view of the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 opens up many new creative and compositional opportunities, particularly in the areas of interior, architectural and landscape cinematography and photography.

The compact size of the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 wide angle lens also makes it a good choice of lens to be used with gimbals.
We place our highest priority in the development on our lenses to fulfill the rigors and demands of professional cinematographers and photographers, to which the design and build of the SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 is manufactured to be rock solid and reliable.

THE SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8 (MSRP: $499 US) will be available from authorized SLR Magic dealers by October, 2017.

Technical Data

SLR Magic CINE 18mm F2.8

Lens Type: Fast standard lens
Compatible Cameras: FE-mount and E-mount cameras
Optical Design: 10 elements in 8 groups
Distance Settings: Distance range: 0.20m to ∞, combined scale meter/feet
Aperture: Manually controlled diaphragm, 9 aperture blades, Lowest value 16.
Filter Mount: Internal thread for 62mm filter; filter mount does not rotate.
Surface Finish: Black anodised
Dimensions:
Length to bayonet mount:approx. 61mm (approx. 2.40in)
Largest diameter: approx. 66mm (approx. 2.59in)
Weight: approx. 445g (approx. 15.69oz)