Product Description:
The Aperture F2.8 is a versatile lens designed to work in a variety of lighting conditions and to control depth of field and isolate subject matter. It features an 11 element optical system in 8 groups and a 5-blade diaphragm for a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. 🤩
The lens has a close focusing distance of 20cm and weighs around 757.5g. With its super close minimum focus distance, it could help both photo and video enthusiasts create interesting results. 📸
The aperture ring is stepped with the right amount of resistance, marking full stops from F/2.8 to F/16. The all-metal lens barrel features an engraved depth of field and focuses scales, Additionally, a metal lens mount also offers increased durability between the lens and camera. 🔩
The front lens has a multi-layer coating, to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. 🔆
Overall, the Aperture F2.8 is a great lens for photographers and videographers who want to create interesting results and capture stunning images in a variety of lighting conditions. 🤩
Honest Review on AstrHori 12mm F2.8 Fisheye Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras.
I recently purchased the AstrHori 12mm F2.8 Full-Frame Fisheye Lens and I’m really impressed with the quality of the lens. The bright f/2.8 aperture is great for working in a variety of lighting conditions and the optical system consists of 11 elements in 8 groups. The 5-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. The close focusing distance of 20cm is great for creating interesting results and the all-metal lens barrel features an engraved depth of field and focuses scales. The multi-layer coating on the front lens helps to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity. Overall, I’m really happy with this lens and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality fisheye lens for their Sony E-Mount Mirrorless Cameras. 🤩👍
Pros
- Bright f/2.8 aperture designed to suit work in a variety of lighting conditions
- Optical system consists of 11 elements in 8 groups
- 5-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality
- On-body aperture ring with a close focusing distance of 20cm
- Weighs around 757.5g
- Aperture ring stepped with the right amount of resistance
- Engraved depth of field and focuses scales
- Metal lens mount offers increased durability between the lens and camera
- Front lens has a multi-layer coating to suppress flare and ghosting
Cons
- Manual focus only
- No image stabilization
- No autofocus
- No weather sealing
Buying Guide for Aperture F2.8
- ✓Aperture F2.8: The bright f/2.8 aperture is designed to suit work in a variety of lighting conditions and also for controlling depth of field and isolating subject matter.
- ✓Optical Design: Its optical system consists of 11 elements in 8 groups. A 5-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
- ✓0.2m Minimum Focusing Distance: It features an on-body aperture ring that has a close focusing distance of 20cm and weighs around 757.5g. With its super close minimum focus distance, it could help both photo and video enthusiasts create interesting results.
- ✓Manual Focus: The aperture ring is stepped with the right amount of resistance, marking full stops from F/2.8 to F/16. The all-metal lens barrel features an engraved depth of field and focuses scales, Additionally, a metal lens mount also offers increased durability between the lens and camera.
- ✓Multi-layer Coating: The front lens has a multi-layer coating, to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
