AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent low-light performance. Users love its versatility for travel, video, and long exposures, often pairing it with other lenses in the budget trinity. A few note it's not as premium as the S-line or Nikon 14-30mm, but most agree it offers incredible value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Versatile for travel and video
Cons
- Not as premium as S-line lenses
- Some prefer wider 14-30mm range
- Build not as exceptional as premium trinity
Scores
Specifications
| AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 7 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 7 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:5.26★ |
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)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.