AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
This Panasonic Leica 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, solid build, and constant aperture, making it a versatile workhorse for both photo and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its impressive image quality that rivals larger formats, fast and reliable autofocus, and effective image stabilization, especially when paired with compatible bodies. A few note the lens is somewhat heavy and that depth of field at f/2.8 is limited on MFT, but overall it is considered a worthwhile investment for those seeking a high-quality standard zoom.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Somewhat heavy
- Limited depth of field at f/2.8 on MFT
- Image stabilization barely noticeable at wide angles
- Not as sharp as prime lenses
- Plastic lens hood
Scores
Specifications
| AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 7 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 7 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 14 |
| Groups | 5 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
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)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.