AstrHori 18mm f/8 2x Periprobe
AstrHori · 18 mm · f/8
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What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness wide open at f/8 with excellent corner clarity
+Extremely close minimum focus distance of 5mm enables unprecedented macro magnification
+Affordable at $789 for periprobe version (half the price of comparable Laowa lenses)
+Swappable direct-view and 90° periprobe tubes provide creative shooting angles
+Built-in 5W LED light with 10-level brightness adjustment for low-light macro photography
+Waterproof front barrel and 0.8 MOD cinema gears enable video production use
Worth Knowing
−Very long at ~450mm making it unwieldy and impractical for regular shooting
−Slightly softer image quality compared to some conventional macro lenses when pixel-peeping
−Front probe casts shadow over subjects at minimum focus distance, necessitating LED light
−Niche application limits appeal to macro photographers and filmmakers only
General | |
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About This LensThe AstrHori 18mm f/8 2x Macro Probe lens brings its full-frame probe lens to crop-sensor cameras, including those with E, F, RF, Z, L, and M43 mounts. It can get as close as five millimeters from the subject while offering an 80-degree field of view. Even wide open at f/8, the detail is excellent and only gets better stopping down the aperture a bit. There is a 90-degree angle attachment available for the distinct tubular macro lens, and with the 90-degree view, it's possible to get top-down and bottom-up macro perspectives, which can be very helpful when doing certain product or nature photography. | |
| Brand | AstrHori |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 712 g |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 450 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. | No |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 18 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 80° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 7020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 5 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 2x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 23 |
| Groups | 17 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |