AstrHori MF 9mm f/2.8 9mm
The 9mm f/2.8 lens (13.5mm full-frame equivalent) uses one aspherical and two extra-low dispersion elements to deliver sharp ultra-wide imaging in a compact 306g body. Its manual focus operation and retro metal build with a built-in petal hood offer a tactile, deliberate shooting experience distinct from autofocus options. This lens suits landscape photographers on Sony APS-C cameras needing the expansive 13.5mm equivalent view, but its low travel score reflects limited versatility for all-around use.
Focal length 9mm
Aperture f/2.8
Mount Sony E
Weight 306 g
49 Overall Score
Price $169
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 9 |
| Focal Length Max | 9 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AstrHori MF 9mm f/2.8 9mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 9mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 306 | 590 | 290 | 326 | 135 | 298 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor | Stepping Motor | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstrHori MF 9mm f/2.8 9mm | 53.9 | 82.1 | 65.8 | 83.7 | 49.2 | 84.2 | 33.6 | 2.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 75.7 | 92.7 | 45.2 | 74.1 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 80.6 | 95.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87.3 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 84.2 | 33.6 | 64.8 | 36.8 |
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