AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm
AstrHori
32 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Landscape
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 28 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 21 | — |
| Groups | 16 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | 1034 | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/40 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/13 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.70 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 480 mm | 380 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 2:1★ | — |
Pros & Cons
AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
AstrHori Macro Probe 28mm f/13 2x Macro Probe 28mm0.061score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.366score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
