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Astrhori 18mm F/8 Shift Lens (leica L, Black)

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This Leica L mount AstrHori 18mm f/8 Shift Lens is a versatile tool for photographers who want to capture wide scenes with minimal distortion. When the lens is straight, it acts as a wide-angle prime lens, perfect for capturing expansive scenes. With its 6mm of shift and 360° of rotation, the lens excels at architectural photography, rendering entire buildings and interiors with minimal distortion. Additionally, the lens design, which features 9 elements in 9 groups, ensures excellent image quality with sharp, high-resolution photos. The all-metal construction is durable, and its 58mm filter thread allows the use of UV, ND, or CPL filters to adapt to any shooting scenario. The lens' focus and settings are fully manual, making it ideal for learning and mastering manual settings and encouraging photographers to explore, experiment, and develop their skills.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Full-Frame | f/8 Fixed-Aperture, Wide-Angle Shift Lens Manual-Focus Design +/- 6mm Shift, 360° Rotation Aspherical Lens Design

Key Specs
Focal Length	18mm
Maximum Aperture	f/8
Lens Mount	L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	58 mm (Front)
Parameters
Maximum Aperture	f/8
Minimum Aperture	f/8
Lens Mount	L-Mount
Lens Format Coverage	Full-Frame
Angle of View	99.2°
Tilt-Shift	+/- 6 mm Shift
Minimum Focus Distance	13.39" / 0.34 m
Optical Design	9 Elements in 9 Groups
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Image Stabilization	No
Tripod Collar	Yes
Filter Size	58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	2.4 x 1.4" / 62 x 36 mm
Weight	5.8 oz / 164 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight	0.685 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	4.6 x 3.9 x 3.1"

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens accept ND filters?

A: Yes, the AstrHori 10mm f/8 II Lens (Sony E, Black) has a filter thread of 62mm.

Q: 2. Is the lens mount user-swappable?

A: Yes, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe Lens (Canon RF) can be put on or removed just like any other Canon RF lens.

Q: 3. Isn't this RF lens f/8 for ASP-C?

A: Yes, the AstrHori 18mm f/13 2x Macro Probe Lens is made for APS-C but can mount onto full frame cameras.

Q: 4. Does this lens cover the RED Komodo sensor?

A: Yes, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro is an APS-C lens which completely covers the RED Komodo's Super 35 sensor.

Q: 5. Is the aperture ring clicked or de-clicked?

A: The AstrHori 40mm f/5.6 Lens (Leica M, Silver) aperture ring is de-clicked.

Q: 6. Does this lens have a 'click-less' aperture ring?

A: Yes, the AstrHori 75mm f/4 Lens (FUJIFILM G) does have a clickless aperture ring.

Q: 7. Filter size is 62 or 55 ? According to the front lens is 55 but specs is 62. I am confused

A: The AstrHori 10mm f/8 II Lens has 55mm size front filter threads.

Q: 8. Will this lenses work on a Canon Eos 6D?

A: No, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe Lens (Canon RF) is only for the RF mount cameras. The Canon EOS 6D is a EF mount camera.

Q: 9. Will this work on a GH5

A: Yes, the AstrHori 18mm f/8 Macro Probe Lens (Micro Four Thirds) is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix GH5 Mirrorless Camera (#3006206).

Q: 10. Will I need an adapter to use this with the fujifilm gfx 100s ii medium format mirrorless camera?

A: No. The AstrHori 40mm f/5.6 Lens (FUJIFILM G) is designed for the Fujifilm G-mount lens mount. As the FUJIFILM GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera uses the Fujifilm G-mount lens mount, the AstrHori 40mm f/5.6 Lens (FUJIFILM G) will connect directly to the FUJIFILM GFX 100S II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera without the need of a lens mount adapter.

Gary	19/09/2024
I really like this lens for my Olympus OMD E M1 Mark II kit. I have the 12-40 mm f2.8 PRO, the 40-120mm f2.8 PRO lenses and the Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 and needed to compliment these with something wider for landscapes. I decided to go with this lens instead of the Olympus 7-14 mm f2.8 PRO mostly because I have a similar Leica lens on a LUMIX LX100 (one of my backup cameras) and have been simply amazed at how good it is. I’ve had this new lens out shooting twice now and am completely satisfied with my choice. The lens build is robust, the feel and action is smooth as silk. Auto focus is lightning fast. The images are sharp end to end and the color rendering is superb. The photos just pop. I am excited to continue experimenting with lens and have a notion that it may become one of my favorites. You won’t be disappointed if you decide on this lens. 5

Judith	04/08/2024
Solid; beautiful wide angle results. Great for architectural shots. Remember it is bigger and heavier to accommodate the lens. 5

Pat M	25/07/2024
I am very happy with the sharpness of this lens throughout the entire focal range. Exceptional lens for astrophotography where the extra stop of light results in significantly better images. I recommend this lens without reservation. 5

George	21/05/2024
Great construction and smooth functioning. I also have the Panasonic 12-35 which is just as sharp, but the colors on the Leica are more vibrant and the wider end is very useful. 5

William	12/05/2024
Very sharp, contrasty, edge sharpness excellent. I like the zoom range and lens does not weigh too much. 5

Rick	17/04/2024
Noticeably better results and functionality. Especially the ability to use a screw-in filter on this lens. 5

Stephen	08/04/2024
My collection of m4/3 lenses was missing a super-wide angle, and this fits the bill nicely. 8-18mm is a more useful range of focal length than the 7-14, and the inclusion of filter threads on the front means I can use ND filters without a matte box. f2.8 on the wide end allows even a bit of shallow DOF when close focusing. Lightweight and the autofocus is very responsive. So far I love this lens. 5

Orlando	30/11/-0001
This is an amazing lens. Super wide angle, beautiful images can be captured. I previously owned the Olympus 7-14mm Pro, but this lens is much more useful with the filter ring on front - I can add ND filters for very bright exteriors. All metal construction and still lighter than the Olympus. Don't regret, buy it! 5