AstrHori has released a new macro lens for full-frame cameras: AstriHori 120mm F/2.8 2x Macro with a two-fold increase (2:1) and a price of $369. The manufacturer promises high build quality and excellent optical characteristics of the new macro lens, which will be released for bayonet mounts: Sony E, Canon EF/RF, L-mount and Nikon Z. The lens also has a stylish minimalist design. The optics are also suitable for portrait photography.
Promotional materials for the new AstrHori 120mm F/2.8 2x Macro lens state that it can be used for shooting jewelry, insects, portraits and more.
The lens has a focus ring on the outside, it rotates 120 degrees. The optics also have a 72mm front filter thread, depth of field markers, a special aperture ring, and unique holes for additional screws built into the body itself.
The AstrHori 120mm F/2.8 2x Macro has a 13-bladed aperture, which AsrtHori says should provide “balanced sharpness and attractive bokeh . ”
The optical design of the lens consists of 14 elements in nine groups. Thanks to it, the optics can provide 2x macro magnification, which is a good indicator considering the low cost of the lens.
The infographic below shows the detailed characteristics of the lens, as well as an image of the optical design containing low dispersion elements and high refractive index glass:
The length of the new macro lens is 165 millimeters. The new product weighs 930 grams and is equipped with an exclusively manual focusing system, which is the standard for professional macro optics. When installed on different cameras, the lens looks like this:
Thus, AstrHori 120mm F/2.8 2x Macro is intended for studio photographers or for shooting nature, scenarios of which allow you to set the frame without haste. Although catching an ant (an example of a frame is demonstrated by the manufacturer in promotional materials) in motion will be quite difficult.
The new AstrHori 120mm F/2.8 2x Macro lens is available for virtually all full-frame mirrorless systems and beyond. It comes in Sony E, Canon EF, Canon RF, L-Mount (Panasonic, Leica, Sigma, and DJI), and Nikon Z mounts.
Full specifications of the AstrHori 120mm F2.8 2x Macro lens:
- Focal length: 120mm
- Aperture range: F/2.8–F22
- Aperture: 13-blade
- Focus ring rotation angle: 120°
- Optical construction: 14 elements in 9 groups
- Special elements: 4 low dispersion, 3 high refractive index
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.3 meters
- Filter thread diameter: 72 mm
- Dimensions: 77 x 165 mm
- Weight: 930 grams
In promotional materials, the company showed photos taken using the new macro lens:
It is best to use the new lens with a tripod.
The new budget macro lens AstrHori 120mm F/2.8 2x Macro is sold on the official website of AstrHori, as well as at authorized sellers. The price is $369.
AstrHori itself has long been developing various lenses for macro photography. Thus, in early February 2024, the AstrHori 18mm F/8 2X macro lens was presented . This unusual lens has a rotation lock function, which allows you to shoot in four different directions.
