AstrHori WDJT-18F8-FX 18mm

★★★★☆ 3.9 (7)

The 18mm focal length and 2:1 magnification combine for a wide-angle macro perspective with a large depth of field, revealing environmental context around tiny subjects. Its slender, waterproof probe barrel detaches for portability and includes a built-in LED ring light with ten brightness levels for illuminating tight spaces. This lens is best for videographers and photographers needing to capture detailed close-ups inside animal burrows, miniature models, or product interiors where standard macro lenses cannot physically fit.

Focal length 18mm
Aperture f/28
Mount Canon RF
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1774 g
lens type macro
AstrHori WDJT-18F8-FX 18mm lens
27 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong macro (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st

Cons

  • Below average build (3rd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (6th percentile)
  • Below average aperture (8th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (14th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '24: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 4.0★ · 1 review11Q2 '24Q3 '24
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The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.7
Bokeh 6
Build 3.1
Macro 98.2
Optical 15.1
Aperture 8.3
Versatility 34
Social Proof 13.6
Stabilization 80.5

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Macro
Focal Length Min 18
Focal Length Max 18

Aperture

Max Aperture f/28
Min Aperture f/8
Constant No

Build

Mount Canon RF
Format APS-C
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1.8 kg / 3.9 lbs

AF & Stabilization

Stabilization Yes

Focus

Min Focus Distance 50
Max Magnification 2:1

vs Competition

Spec AstrHori WDJT-18F8-FX 18mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length 18mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-200mm 16-85mm 50-140mm
Max Aperture f/28 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/3.5 f/2.8
Mount Canon RF Sony E Fujifilm X L-Mount Nikon F Fujifilm X
Stabilization true true true true true true
Weather Sealed true true false true false true
Weight (g) 1774 615 92 413 59 995
AF Type - HLA VXD linear motor Autofocus AF-S Triple Linear Motor
Lens Type macro zoom zoom macro zoom zoom
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
AstrHori WDJT-18F8-FX 18mm 54.763.198.215.18.33413.680.5
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.784.357.986.598.87799.68399.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.17596.388.473.57799.28380.5
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare 54.777.973.989.590.971.595.775.399.4
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare 54.77598.459.864.17794.387.992.2
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Compare 98.181.435.216.998.383.878.787.996.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From ¥191,615 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥191,615

We started tracking prices for this product on May 25, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Macro (53.6)Overall (27.1)Budget (19.6)Street (12.9)Travel (17.6)Portrait (12)Landscape (22.6)Professional (15.2)Video Cinema (15.9)Wildlife Sports (24.5)

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