AstrHori 9mm F2.8

AstrHori has announced its new 9mm F2.8 ultra-wide-angle (non-fisheye) manual focus lens that was designed specifically for APS-C cameras.

The lens is available in Sony E, Nikon Z, M4/3, Canon RF, and FUJIFILM FX mounts.

Key features

APS-C | f/2.8 to f/16
13.5mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
One Aspherical Lens Element
Two Extra-Low Dispersion Lens Elements
7.8″ Minimum Focusing Distance
7-Blade Diaphragm
11 Elements in 8 Groups
62mm Filter Thread
Manual Focus Design
Built-In Petal-Shape Lens Hood

The lens tips the scales at 10.8 oz / 306.5 g, and it has a 62mm front filter diameter.

The optical design of the lens consists of 11 elements in 8 groups, and it has 7 aperture blades. The minimum focusing distance is 7.9″ / 0.2 m.

Pricing & Availability

On B&H, the lens retails for $169 USD.

($20 USD discount November 6 to November 19) Pergear

($20 USD discount November 6 to November 19) Amazon:
E-mount
Z-mount
X-mount
M4/3 mount
RF-mount

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