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AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye
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AstrHori · 6.5 mm · Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds mount

AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 Fisheye

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KEY FACTS
BrandAstrHori
Announcement dateApr 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional value at $129 for a ultra-wide circular fisheye lens
+192° field of view captures extraordinary perspectives with circular projection
+Fast f/2 aperture excellent for low-light and astrophotography
+Sharp image quality with minimal chromatic aberration thanks to ED elements
+Compact and lightweight at 268g with solid metal construction
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus, requiring careful composition and focus technique
−No image stabilization and no electronic contacts for EXIF data
−Bulbous front element prohibits filter use and increases risk of impact damage
−Extreme field of view makes composition challenging; fingers and camera body easily enter frame

General

Brand
AstrHori
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Apr 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 is a fully manual lens built for APS-C mirrorless cameras that costs $129. Its 192-degree field of view and six-element design with extra-low dispersion and high refractive index elements deliver creative, distortion-rich images with solid sharpness. Reviews praise its surprisingly high quality for the price, great build quality with all metal housing, and sharpness, making it an ideal choice for experimental photography, creative video work, and astrophotography on a tight budget.

Optics

Aperture
f/2.0 to f/22
Field of View
192° circular
Full Frame Equivalent
~10mm
Optical Design
6 elements in 5 groups (ED + HR elements)
Projection
Circular fisheye
Min focal length
6.5 mm
Max focal length
6.5 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
6.5 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Autofocus mode
No
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
20 cm01500

Build

Construction
Metal body
Front Element
Bulbous (no filter use)
Contacts
No electronic contacts

Features

Autofocus
None
Image Stabilization
None
Features
Fully manual, clicked aperture ring, distance scale on barrel

Pricing

MSRP
$129 USD

Physical

Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds
Lens weight
268 g
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
52 mm