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AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2x Macro
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AstrHori · 120 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z, Leica L mount

AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2x Macro

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KEY FACTS
BrandAstrHori
Announcement dateAug 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional 2x macro magnification for extreme close-ups
+120mm focal length provides generous working distance for macro subjects
+Fast f/2.8 aperture with 13-blade design for smooth bokeh
+Solid all-metal construction with excellent build quality
+Affordable price ($289-$369) for a premium macro lens
+Available in multiple mounts (E, RF, EF, Z, L)
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus or electronic aperture control
−Heavy at 930g; requires tripod for reliable handheld shooting
−Specialist macro lens with limited versatility for general photography
−Lacks optical image stabilization; minimal effectiveness even with IBIS

General

Brand
AstrHori
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Aug 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 is a full-frame manual focus lens with 2x macro capability for Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica L mount cameras at $289. The 120mm focal length enables a generous working distance for 2x macro shooting, and the lens has solid all-metal construction making it decent value. It is fully manual with no autofocus or built-in electronics for aperture control, performing as a specialist macro lens best suited for extreme close-ups.

Optics

Aperture Range
f/2.8-f/22
Lens Construction
14 elements in 9 groups
Field of View
20.6°
Min focal length
120 mm
Max focal length
120 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
120 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
13020
Autofocus mode
No
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
30 cm01500

Macro focus

Magnification
2x (2:1)
Focus Range
0.3m to ∞
Focus Travel
120°

Build

Frame Coverage
Full Frame
Dimensions
77mm diameter x 165mm length
Construction Material
Aviation aluminum
Aperture Ring
Stepped/Graded

Physical

Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
72 mm
Lens weight
930 g
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, Nikon Z, Leica L