AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm

AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm

AstrHori
41 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Viltrox
86 Overall Score

Scores

Portrait
AstrHori
24
Viltrox
100
Video Cinema
AstrHori
24
Viltrox
94
Professional
AstrHori
32
Viltrox
88
Budget
AstrHori
40
Viltrox
83
Street
AstrHori
28
Viltrox
82
Macro
AstrHori
72
Viltrox
66
Wildlife Sports
AstrHori
24
Viltrox
71
Landscape
AstrHori
50
Viltrox
69
Travel
AstrHori
31
Viltrox
55

Specifications

AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mmViltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Optics
Typemacroprime
Focal Length Min18 mm27 mm
Focal Length Max18 mm27 mm
Elements2315
Groups1711
Aspherical Elements—1★
ED Elements—2★
Coating1034HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/28f/1.2
Min Aperturef/8f/1.2
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades711★
Build
MountCanon EFSony E
FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight1.77 kg0.56 kg★
Filter Thread58 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF Typemanual focus onlySTM★
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance474 mm280 mm★
Max Magnification2:1★0.15x

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

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

  • Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm is R$4,502 cheaper (2.4x less).

AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.028score per dollar

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 5.6x better value for money

AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm

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R$7,611

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

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R$3,109

Verdict

★ Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.

AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm Better at:

Macro

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm Better at:

BudgetStreetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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View Details & Prices: AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm View Details & Prices: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm