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Astrhori 28mm f/13 Macro 2x Periprobe Review

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The Astrhori 28mm f/13 Macro 2x 'Periprobe' (!) is a specialist lens designed for dynamic video work at close distances. It has a metallic, tough build quality and LED lights at the end, but it is not designed for still photography or handheld shooting.

The Astrhori 28mm f/13 Macro 2x 'Periprobe' (!) is a specialist lens designed for dynamic video work at close distances. It has a metallic, tough build quality and LED lights at the end, but it is not designed for still photography or handheld shooting.

Pros
  • Specialist lens for dynamic video work
  • Good build quality
  • LED lights at the end
  • Full-frame image circle
Cons
  • Not suitable for still photography
  • Challenging to use for handheld shooting

The build quality is good, with a metallic, tough construction and a carry case included. However, it is not suitable for still photography or handheld shooting.

The Astrhori 28mm f/13 Macro 2x 'Periprobe' (!) is a niche lens designed for dynamic video work at close distances. It has a full-frame image circle and is available for various camera mounts. The lens is waterproof and has LED lights at the end, which can be adjusted using a remote control. The build quality is good, with a metallic, tough construction and a carry case included. However, it is not suitable for still photography or handheld shooting. The narrow and periscope design makes it challenging to use for still photography. Despite its unusual design, the image quality for video work is good, with sharpness and contrast being perfectly fine. Overall, it is a specialist lens that serves certain video projects really well.

It is a specialist lens that serves certain video projects really well.

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