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Astrhori 18mm f/8 Macro 2x 'Periprobe' (APS-C) Review

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The Astrhori 18mm f/8 Macro 2x 'Periprobe' (APS-C) lens is a unique and innovative lens designed primarily for video work. It has great build quality, a waterproof front probe, and a metallic geared focus. The lens requires a setup for professional video work and is not ideal for still photography due to its narrow aperture.

The Astrhori 18mm f/8 Macro 2x 'Periprobe' (APS-C) lens is a unique and innovative lens designed primarily for video work. The lens is designed for APS-C cameras and provides a brighter image circle. The build quality of the lens is excellent, with a metallic, tough assembly and waterproof front probe. It also comes with a carry case, making it portable and convenient to travel with.

Pros
  • Great build quality
  • Waterproof front probe
  • Metallic geared focus
  • Good value for specialist optic
Cons
  • Narrow aperture for still photography

The lens is designed for APS-C cameras and provides a brighter image circle. The build quality of the lens is excellent, with a metallic, tough assembly and waterproof front probe. It also comes with a carry case, making it portable and convenient to travel with.

The Astrhori 18mm f/8 Macro 2x 'Periprobe' (APS-C) lens is a unique and innovative lens designed primarily for video work. The lens is designed for APS-C cameras and provides a brighter image circle. The build quality of the lens is excellent, with a metallic, tough assembly and waterproof front probe. It also comes with a carry case, making it portable and convenient to travel with. The lens has a metallic geared focus that turns very precisely and a heavily dampened aperture ring enabling adjustment between f/8 and f/28 for extra depth of field. However, it's worth noting that the lens is best suited for professional video work with a setup, as handheld video work may not be acceptable. While the sharpness and bokeh are satisfactory, the narrow aperture and design make it challenging for still photography. Overall, it is a specialist optic that offers good value and serves video quite well.

While the sharpness and bokeh are satisfactory, the narrow aperture and design make it challenging for still photography. Overall, it is a specialist optic that offers good value and serves video quite well.

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