AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm
AstrHori
41 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 23 | 15 |
| Groups | 17 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | 1034 | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/28 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 474 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | 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
AstrHori Macro Probe Lens Set 18mm f/8 Macro Probe 18mm0.050score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.145score per dollar
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
