AstrHori Macro Probe 18mm f/8
Its 90° angled periprobe design and 2:1 magnification capture detailed close-ups in spaces a standard macro lens cannot reach, aided by a waterproof, illuminated barrel. The 18mm focal length provides a wide perspective with a deep depth of field at its f/8 to f/28 aperture, rendering subjects sharply within their environment. This lens is best for studio-based product and food photographers needing to navigate tight sets for unique, context-rich macro shots.
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ExclusivitéD'après la date à laquelle les clients ont rédigé leurs avis - pour voir si l'enthousiasme initial s'est confirmé.
- Q1 202696/100
Buyers praised image sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance, particularly for video work.
- Image sharpness wide open and overall quality highly praised.
- Fast, snappy autofocus, especially with A7R5 body.
- Excellent low-light zoom performance for video and stills.
- Stabilization works well for steady handheld video recording.
- Q4 202598/100
Buyers are extremely pleased with the lens's sharpness and performance, calling it an amazing upgrade and a confidence-inspiring tool.
- Lens sharpness praised when locked on subject.
- Significant upgrade from previous lenses, rewarding move.
- Overall confidence in lens performance.
- Fast delivery and service from B&H.
D'après 8 avis clients datés, regroupés par trimestre civil. L'analyse par période est en anglais.
Les preuves
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Elements | 23 |
| Groups | 17 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/28 |
| Min Aperture | f/28 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 488 |
| Max Magnification | 2:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AstrHori Macro Probe 18mm f/8 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/28 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1776 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produit | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Preuve sociale | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstrHori Macro Probe 18mm f/8 | 12.6 | 5.4 | 2.5 | 78.5 | 87.6 | 7.2 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 98.5 | 36.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 80.9 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.6 | 83.2 | 80.3 | 78.4 | 89.8 | 36.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86.2 | 69.7 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.2 | 63.2 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.7 | 86.2 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 83.2 | 90.8 | 68 | 70.1 | 36.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.9 | 85.8 | 50.6 | 86.8 | 83.2 | 63.2 | 80.4 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 74.2 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.1 | 76.3 | 63.2 | 83.2 | 81.1 | 93.5 |