AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 7 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 7 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 20 |
| Groups | 5 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | — | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.8★ |
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)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
AstrHori 6.5mm F2.0 APS-C 192° Ultra Wide Circular Fisheye
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
