AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
The Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one walk-around lens, offering a useful zoom range, silent and smooth autofocus, and effective image stabilization. Many users find it sharp enough for everyday use and a great value, especially when purchased as a kit lens. However, common criticisms include a variable aperture that limits low-light performance, noticeable distortion at the wide and telephoto ends, and a focus-by-wire manual ring that some find unresponsive or inconvenient. Build quality is described as decent for the price but not premium, and a few users report autofocus accuracy issues or stiff zoom rings.
Pros
- Versatile 18-135mm zoom range
- Silent and smooth STM autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
- Good image quality for a kit lens
- Lightweight and compact design
Cons
- Variable aperture limits low-light performance
- Noticeable distortion at wide and telephoto ends
- Focus-by-wire manual ring feels unresponsive
- Mediocre build quality for the price
- Autofocus accuracy issues reported by some
Scores
Specifications
| AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 7 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 7 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Format | — | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.52 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 390 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.28x★ |
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)
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.