ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm
ZLY Technology
38 Overall Score
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GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
GoPro
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm
No customer feedback yet
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Ultra Wide Lens Mod for GoPro HERO13 Black receives glowing reviews for its impressive 177-degree field of view and sharp image quality with minimal distortion. Users highlight its ease of installation, sturdy build, and how it expands creative possibilities for action shots and landscapes. While the Q&A section remains unanswered, the five-star ratings consistently praise its cinematic upgrade potential.
Pros
- Wide 177-degree field of view
- Sharp image quality with little distortion
- Easy to attach and sturdy build
- Expands creative filming possibilities
- Works well for action and landscape shots
Cons
- Q&A questions remain unanswered
- Compatibility with older GoPro models uncertain
Field of view 5
Image quality 4
Ease of installation 3
Build quality 3
Creative expansion 4
Compatibility 2
Scores
Portrait
Street
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm | GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 1 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 1 mm |
| Elements | 6 | — |
| Groups | 6 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | ultra multi-coating (UMC) | hydrophobic lens coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/85 | f/0 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/0 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | GoPro HERO Black Mount |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | — |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 85 mm★ | — |
Pros & Cons
ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm0.003score per dollar
vs
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm0.005score per dollar
GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: GoPro HB-Series AEWAL-001 1mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 18 specs.
