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AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe

Sony E

AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe

Focal length
18 mm
Aperture
f/8
Weight
698 g
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
47 cm
Length
458 mm
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At a Glance

With a magnification of 2:1, this 18 mm macro probe for APS-C on Sony E goes beyond life size. Its full-frame equivalent is 27 mm, the maximum aperture is f/8 and the minimum focus distance is 47 cm. The barrel is 458 mm long, 60 mm in diameter and weighs 698 g. Focusing is manual only. Typical uses are macro, product and video.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Video

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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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
698 g (1.54 lb)
Filter diameter
–
Min. focus distance
47 cm (18.5 in)
Max. magnification
2:1 (2×)
Length
458 mm (18.03 in)
Diameter
60 mm (2.36 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 Macro Probe fit?

The AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensAstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro ProbeAstrHori 18mm f/8 (APS-C) 90° Macro ProbeAstrHori 18mm f/5.6 ShiftAstrHori 18mm f/8 Shift
Focal length18 mm18 mm18 mm18 mm
Max. aperturef/8f/8f/5.6f/8
Weight698 g760 g169 g164 g
Filter diameter––58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance47 cm47 cm30 cm34 cm
Length458 mm470 mm36 mm36 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe: FAQ

Does the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe have autofocus?

No, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe have image stabilization?

No, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 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 Macro Probe weigh?

The AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe weighs 698 g. It is 458 mm long with a diameter of 60 mm.

How close can the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe focus?

The minimum focus distance of the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe is 47 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe a full-frame lens?

No, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

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