SLR Magic's fast cinema prime — the 35mm T1.3 MicroPrime for Fuji X low-light filming.
The SLR Magic 35mm T1.3 MicroPrime Cine for Fujifilm X is a fast cinema prime providing a 53mm equivalent normal perspective on APS-C. The T1.3 speed is very fast, enabling low-light filming and extremely shallow depth of field on APS-C. The MicroPrime designation indicates compact design with cinema-grade features.
Optical performance is decent for the specification. The fast T1.3 provides excellent low-light capability. Sharpness is acceptable from wide open. Geared focus ring enables follow-focus use. The 53mm equivalent is the classic normal perspective — the most commonly used focal length for narrative cinema dialogue and general coverage.
Fujifilm X mount. Weight is compact — MicroPrime design emphasis. Build quality is cinema-functional with geared focus ring. Manual focus only. The T1.3 speed on APS-C provides DOF separation approaching full-frame T2 equivalent — useful for cinematic isolation of subjects in narrative work.
Available at budget cinema prices. Check geared ring smoothness. A fast cinema normal prime for Fuji X filmmakers. The T1.3 speed is the key advantage over slower alternatives. Best suited to low-light documentary and narrative work on Fuji X video cameras.