Since my last blog entry about the Toy Lens from SLR Magic, I got some requests for more sample photos and also a couple of questions … asking if I do find it fun. I decided to give up trying to write a review about this lens because … ermm … I can’t write well … I ain’t good at doing reviews … and ermmm …. I will just end up saying ‘Buy this lens! It is fun!’. 😀
Focal length : 26mm (52mm on m4/3)
Aperture : f1.4 – f8.0
Center sharpness : Good (if you focus properly)
Corner sharpness : You won’t want any
Swirly bokeh : Yes!!!
Cute lens : Yes!!!
Fun : Yes!!!
Should you buy? : Yes!!!
Price : Slightly more than a hundred bucks (US$)
Where to get one : SLR Magic’s eBay store
What I love about it :
1. Fun! Fun! Fun!
What I hate about it :
1. Manual focus makes my old fuzzy eyeballs … even worse!
2. There should be a black ring included with those striking colored ones. Why? The colored ones attract too much attention!
The bright f1.4 lens does help lots when it comes to low light scenes!
This toy lens sure offers lots of room for fun and creative ways of shooting!
Being able to shoot pretty close to the subject (minumum focusing distance is 0.3m) makes this lens an all-rounder!
I love shooting wide open with this lens but it is pretty tricky when trying to photograph my little boss. One little move from him and the focus will be way out. Still … I managed some decent shots. 😀
Swirly bokeh aplenty!
So what are you waiting for? 😀
