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Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 Pancake Review

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The Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 Pancake lens is simple, lightweight, and a good value for the price. However, it does have some image quality issues on the edges and in the corners. It also lacks weather sealing and autofocus, but it is a fun lens for wide-angle shots.

The Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 Pancake lens is a simple, lightweight, and good value for the price. It is a fun lens for wide-angle shots, but the image quality has some issues on the edges and in the corners. It lacks weather sealing and autofocus, but it is a good option for casual use.

Pros
  • Good value for the price
  • Simple and lightweight
  • Compact size
Cons
  • Image quality issues on edges and corners
  • Lacks weather sealing and autofocus
  • Limited focus distance

The lens provides an aps-c sized image with a fixed maximum aperture of f/4.5. It is a fully manual lens with basic build quality and no weather sealing, but it is compact and lightweight at only 120 grams.

The Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 Pancake lens is a simple and lightweight lens that offers good value for the price. It is available in black or silver and is compatible with Nikon, Sony E, Canon EFM, and micro thirds cameras. The lens provides an aps-c sized image and has a fixed maximum aperture of f/4.5. It is a fully manual lens, lacking autofocus, but compensates for the low price. The build quality is basic, with a metal body and no weather sealing, but it is compact at only 120 grams. The image quality in the middle of the frame is sharp and of high quality, but there is noticeable softness and color fringing on the edges. Distortion and vignetting are well controlled, and the lens handles bright light and flare decently. Overall, the Astrhori 14mm f/4.5 Pancake lens is a fun and enjoyable wide-angle lens, suitable for casual use, but it has some limitations and is best used with a lighthearted approach.

The image quality in the middle of the frame is sharp, but there is noticeable softness and color fringing on the edges. Distortion and vignetting are well controlled, and the lens handles bright light and flare decently.

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