AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8
AstrHori · 85 mm · f/1.8
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What We Like
+Exceptional build quality with full metal construction and smooth focus ring
+Fast and quiet STM autofocus with face/eye detection support
+Very affordable price point under $300 for full-frame autofocus portrait lens
+Good central sharpness and pleasing bokeh characteristics at f/1.8
Worth Knowing
−Image quality degrades significantly toward edges and corners, especially on high-megapixel sensors
−Relatively heavy at 626g compared to native brand alternatives
−Known firmware issues including aperture clicking at f/4 and exposure problems at f/8 and beyond
−Limited optical formula without special elements, struggles on high-resolution cameras
General | |
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About This LensThe AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 is an affordable full-frame autofocus portrait lens that impresses with solid metal construction and quiet STM focusing, making it accessible for budget-conscious photographers. However, optical performance is compromised outside the image center, particularly on high-megapixel sensors, and early firmware versions contained quirks that may require updates, limiting this lens to portrait and close-subject work where edge sharpness is less critical. | |
| Brand | AstrHori |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | I |
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. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 626 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 82 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 93.5 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. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 72 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 85 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 28.4° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
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. | 79 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.12x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| 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 |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
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. | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
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 |