SLR Magic 26mm f/1.4 Toy Lens Review

SLR Magic 26mm f/1.4 Toy Lens: Verdict

I'm really enjoying using the array of weird and wonderful lenses as they appear on the market. This one is better built than many of the other plasticky options, and the vignette effect caused by the lens' small image circle and distortion through lack of coating / computerised optical alignment means results are truly toy-camera-like. Fun to use, with artistic results, but the price tag is high. SLR Magic may throw in a few plastic rings and a branded rear lens cap to give it their own unique slant which warrants a bit of a hike in the price. And they have ensured that their product does meet quality control, but is that really worth £50?! It pays to shop around, but do some research to avoid buying a duff product or, of course, you could play safe and get this one - and join the many satisfied eBay customers.

SLR Magic 26mm f/1.4 Toy Lens: Pros

Super fast f/1.4 aperture
Shallow depth of field
Creative vignette and edge aberrations
Solid build
Fast wordwide shipping included in price

SLR Magic 26mm f/1.4 Toy Lens: Cons

High price compared with similar CCTV lens
No focus scale

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