AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm
AstrHori
41 Overall Score
vs
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
89 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Specifications
| AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 23 | 9 |
| Groups | 17 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | 1034 | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/28 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 474 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 0.215x |
Pros & Cons
AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
