AstrHori 85mm f/2.8 Macro Tilt 85mm
With its full-frame 85mm f/2.8 design, ±8° tilt-shift mechanics, and 1:1 macro magnification from a 9.8-inch working distance, this lens offers a rare creative toolkit for perspective control and close-up detail. The all-metal construction and 12-blade diaphragm produce durable handling and pleasing bokeh, while the fully manual focus encourages precise, deliberate shooting. It’s ideal for macro photographers and still-life artists on L-mount systems who prioritize experimental tilt effects and 1:1 reproduction over autofocus or travel convenience.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 55 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AstrHori 85mm f/2.8 Macro Tilt 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom | Sigma Contemporary 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 24-240mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 720 | 544 | 135 | 780 | 260 | 350 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Autofocus | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstrHori 85mm f/2.8 Macro Tilt 85mm | 12.8 | 47.5 | 42 | 77.8 | 56.9 | 42 | 33.3 | 3.4 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.6 | 92.5 | 44.2 | 73.8 | 77.6 | 82.9 | 77.1 | 95.3 |
| Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS Full-Frame Telephoto Zoom Compare | 98.1 | 75.6 | 54.6 | 37.3 | 95.7 | 77.6 | 97.2 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.8 | 82 | 88.6 | 92.7 | 83.1 | 84.4 | 68.3 | 29.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.3 | 82.5 | 66.8 | 78.3 | 77.6 | 81.4 | 69.4 | 37.8 |
Price
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