AstrHori has introduced a brand new 18mm F8 2X Periprobe lens for APS-C sensor cameras. It’s out there in Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, M43, and FX mounts.
If this lens sounds acquainted its most likely as a result of the idea appears to be like to be similar to the Laowa FF 24mm T14 2X Macro Periprobe that I beforehand reviewed on the positioning.
The lens has a rotation lock that lets you shoot in 4 totally different instructions.
Key options
- Focal size: 18mm
- Mount: E/FX/RF/Z/L/M43
- Body: APS-C
- Working distance: 5mm
- Aperture vary: F8 – F28
- Weight: About 712g
- Magnification: 2X
- Angle of View: 80°
- Lens construction: 23 parts in 7 teams
The 18mm F8 2X Periprobe lens options 0.8 MOD focus and iris Gears which permits it for use with guide or motorized comply with focus and iris controls
You’ll be able to manually deal with topics as shut as 0.8cm away at 2x magnification whereas capturing a large 80° perspective.
The lens has a 25cm waterproof entrance barrel so you’ll be able to submerge a part of it in water. It additionally incorporates a 1/4″-20 thread so you’ll be able to mount lights allows simple mounting of fill lights, offering flexibility in numerous capturing situations.
Value & Availability
The AstrHori 18mm F8 2X Periprobe lens is now out there to buy for $789 USD.
