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AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe

Canon EF

AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe

Focal length
18 mm
Aperture
f/8
Weight
760 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
47 cm
Length
470 mm

At a Glance

This 18 mm wide-angle probe is built for APS-C cameras with Canon EF mount, where it corresponds to 29 mm on full frame. It images up to 2:1 and focuses from 47 cm. A built-in LED ring light, a waterproof detachable front section, an aperture ring and cine gears are included. Focus is set manually. Typical uses are macro, product shots and video.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Video

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
18 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/8
Min. aperture
f/28
Elements
23
Groups
17
Weight
760 g (1.68 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
47 cm (18.5 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
470 mm (18.5 in)
Diameter
30 mm (1.18 in)

Manufacturer data: astrhori.cn

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe fit?

The AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensAstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro ProbeAstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro ProbeZeiss Distagon T* 3,5/18Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L
Focal length18 mm18 mm18 mm17 mm
Max. aperturef/8f/8f/3.5f/4
Weight760 g698 g470 g820 g
Filter diameter––82 mm–
Min. focus distance47 cm47 cm30 cm25 cm
Length470 mm458 mm84 mm106.9 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe: FAQ

Does the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe have autofocus?

No, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe have image stabilization?

No, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe weigh?

The AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe weighs 760 g. It is 470 mm long with a diameter of 30 mm.

How close can the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe focus?

The minimum focus distance of the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe is 47 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe a full-frame lens?

No, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro Probe is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29 mm in full-frame terms.

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