Top 5 Astrhori Lenses

#1 - AstrHori 18mm f/8 Probe

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The AstrHori 18mm f/8 Probe Lens is a fantastic video lens with unique features, sharpness, and flexibility. It is designed primarily for video and offers great value for its capabilities and optical quality.

Pros

  • Unique design with waterproof front and LED lights
  • Compatible with motorized controls and follow focus
  • Great sharpness and contrast for detailed images
  • Offers great value for videographers

Cons

  • Slightly narrower focal length on APS-C bodies
  • Not as wide as other lenses for dynamic wide angle shots
  • Lens breathing may be a drawback for some

#2 - Astrhori 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye

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The Astrhori 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye lens is a bit heavy but has excellent build quality and provides stunning unique images. It has great sharpness across most of the frame and low color fringing, making it a fun and valuable lens for the price.

Pros

  • Excellent build quality
  • Stunning unique images
  • Great sharpness
  • Valuable for the price

Cons

  • A bit heavy
  • No weather sealing
  • Focused breathing

#3 - Astrhori 18mm f/8 2x Macro Probe

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The Astrhori 18mm f/8 2x Macro Probe Lens is a unique and affordable option for video production. It has a wide 18mm focal length that is great for APS-C shooters and can be useful for full-frame shooters as well. The build quality is solid, and it comes with adjustable LED lights at the end. The lens is great for getting close-up shots and has a decent bokeh quality.

Pros

  • Unique and affordable
  • Solid build quality
  • Adjustable LED lights
  • Great for getting close-up shots

Cons

  • Not the sharpest for still images

#4 - Astrhori 28mm f/13 Macro 2x Periprobe

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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.

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

#5 - Astrhori 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe

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The Astra hori 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe lens is a unique and specialist piece of equipment that is relatively affordable. It is a fully manual lens with a full-frame image and has a two to one macro capability, making it perfect for getting close-up images in tight spaces. The build quality is nice, and it comes with a case, but the rear of the lens is not sealed. The lens is easy to use and is recommended for video work.

Pros

  • Relatively affordable
  • Two to one macro capability
  • Nice build quality
  • Recommended for video work

Cons

  • Rear of the lens is not sealed
  • LED lights need a separate USB pack to power them