AstrHori unveils a new 120mm f/2.8 2x macro lens for mirrorless cameras
Jul 30, 2024
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AstrHori has launched its latest lens, the 120mm f/2.8 Full-Frame 2X MACRO Lens. This new lens supports mounts for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, Leica L, and Canon EF. The company says that the new lens further reflects its commitment to offering versatile and affordable manual focus lenses for today’s mirrorless cameras.
The AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 lens is the company’s longest focal length lens so far. It’s designed to help photographers focus closely on their subjects, making it perfect for capturing fine details.
Features of the AstrHori 120mm lens
While it’s not a probe lens, the 120mm F2.8 provides a unique macro experience. Key features include:
- 2x Magnification: This allows photographers to capture tiny details, making it ideal for macro photography and even portrait shots.
- Optical Construction: The lens has 14 elements in 9 groups, ensuring high-quality images.
- Aperture: With 13 aperture blades and a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters, it excels in close-up shots.
- Build Quality: The all-metal body weighs about 930 grams, offering durability. It also features a stepped aperture ring and a precise focusing ring, crucial for manual focus lenses in macro photography.
Build and design
The 120mm f/2.8 lens is made from a sturdy metal body, which should withstand even the heaviest of use. This is an entirely manual focus lens, like all of AstrHori’s lenses. However, the aperture ring and precise focusing ring make achieving the desired focus easy. Small focus adjustments can significantly impact the image, and in macro photography, it’s often more accurate to focus manually. The lens also comes complete with a UV filter and a magic cloth.
Specs
Focal length | 120mm |
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Max aperture | f/2.8 |
Min aperture | f/22 |
Angle of view | 20.6° |
Format | Full Frame |
Mount | E/RF/EF/Z/L |
Focus type | Manual Focus |
Optics | 14 elements in 9 |
Aperture blades | 13 |
Filter thread | 72mm |
Min focus distance | 0.3m |
Dimensions | 77mm (diameter) x 165mm (length) |
Weight | 930g |
Price and availability
The new 120mm f/2.8 macro lens is priced at $289.99 and offers exceptional value. This will make it an attractive choice for both amateur and professional photographers seeking a reliable macro lens without breaking the bank.
Alex Baker
Alex Baker is a portrait and lifestyle driven photographer based in Valencia, Spain. She works on a range of projects from commercial to fine art and has had work featured in publications such as The Daily Mail, Conde Nast Traveller and El Mundo, and has exhibited work across Europe
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