AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
This manual fisheye lens delivers a distinctive circular image with strong distortion that many users love for creative shots like skate videos and travel photos. Build quality is praised as solid for the price, but compatibility issues on Canon mirrorless and the need to disable stabilization on some cameras are notable drawbacks. The lens is strictly manual focus and aperture, which can make focusing tricky, especially at wide apertures. Overall, it offers great value for those seeking a fun, unique perspective, but it's not for everyone.
Pros
- Unique circular fisheye effect
- Solid build quality for the price
- Compact and portable
- Great value for money
- Fun creative shots (skate, travel)
Cons
- Compatibility issues with Canon mirrorless
- Manual focus can be difficult
- No autofocus
- Must disable stabilization on some cameras
- Cannot use lens filters
Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM lens is a notable upgrade from the kit 18-55mm, offering a constant fast aperture, silent autofocus, and superior image quality. Users praise its sharpness, bokeh, and build, though they note it is heavier and bulkier. A few refurbished units had minor scratches or early malfunction, but overall the lens is highly recommended for Sony Alpha APS-C cameras.
Pros
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Fast and silent autofocus
- Excellent image sharpness and contrast
- Pleasing bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Some units have early malfunctions
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Moderate flare issue
- Limited zoom range to 50mm
Scores
Specifications
| AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 7 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 7 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 9 |
| Groups | 5 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 41 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.215x★ |
Pros & Cons
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.