AstrHori Mirrorless Lenses 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye 12mm
The 185-degree diagonal field of view and bright f/2.8 aperture make this full-frame fisheye a specialized tool for expansive, low-light scenes. Its all-metal construction and weather sealing provide a durable, premium feel at a budget-friendly price point, while the manual focus design offers precise control. This lens is best for astrophotographers and experimental shooters who prioritize a dramatic, distorted perspective over conventional sharpness and travel convenience.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average build (28th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Fisheye |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 12 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Coating | Waterproof multilayer coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 5 |
Build
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | AstrHori Mirrorless Lenses 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye 12mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma Contemporary 207975 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12mm | 17-70mm | 16-50mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 757 | 544 | 135 | 260 | 350 | 318 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | stepping motor | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | fisheye | zoom | zoom | wide-angle-zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstrHori Mirrorless Lenses 12mm f/2.8 Fisheye 12mm | 12.8 | 9.2 | 28.2 | 83.7 | 56.9 | 42.2 | 33.3 | 25.8 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 92.6 | 44.4 | 73.8 | 77.9 | 82.9 | 76.7 | 95.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 207975 Compare | 53.7 | 82.3 | 88.7 | 92.7 | 83.1 | 84.6 | 68.4 | 28.9 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 81.4 | 68.9 | 37.8 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82.3 | 84.8 | 56.8 | 92.9 | 84.6 | 80 | 34.8 | 83.4 |
Price
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