SLR Magic Nokton 12mm f/1.6 for Micro Four Thirds

see also:

• a catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses
• Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens

• a manual focus ultra wide angle ultra fast aperture lens in Micro Four Thirds system mount but no autofocus capability
• may be a very useful lens for videographers in particular
• still photographers may prefer the AF option in the more expensive Olympus m.ZD 12mm f/2.0 lens

• full-metal construction
• 12 elements in 10 groups (inc. 3x Tantalum glass elements)
• 12 rounded blades
• close focus 15cm
• 78x60mm
• 324g
• US$599

• Photozone.de
  • 1.3% barrel distortion
  • 1.5EV vignetting
  • soft wide open with sharpness peaking at f/2.8-5.6
  • moderate CA wide open at 1.6px
  • significant flare wide open, improves at f/2.0
• http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/10/20/the-slr-magic-12mm-f1-6-hyperprime-lens-review-for-micro-43-by-steve-huff/
• http://www.thephoblographer.com/2011/10/09/review-slr-magic-noktor-12mm-f1-6-for-micro-four-thirds/
  • sharp wide open, exhibits minimal distortion, vignetting very slightly, and has an excellent construction