E&I Creation Co., Ltd. has released the AstrHori interchangeable lens 'AstrHori 10mm F8.0 II APS-C'. The release date is May 31, 2024. The suggested retail price is 11,500 yen (including tax). Available for Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, and L mounts.
Ultra-Thin Wide-Angle Pancake Lens
An ultra-wide-angle MF lens compatible with APS-C format. It is a pancake type with a thickness of 12mm and weighs approximately 110g (varies by mount). The metal body design offers both durability and portability.
High-Precision Lens Configuration and Superior Optical Performance
The lens configuration consists of 4 groups and 5 elements, using 3 ED lenses to suppress chromatic aberration. The minimum focusing distance is 0.3m, and the aperture is fixed at F8. The external dimensions excluding the mount are φ58×12mm, and for Nikon Z mount, φ62×15mm. The filter diameter is 55mm, and for Nikon Z, it is 62mm. This achieves high image quality and compactness.
Emerging Lens Brand, AstrHori Shenzhen
AstrHori is a lens brand based in Shenzhen, China. Established in 2018 as a spin-off from a famous brand, its products are distributed in over 30 countries and regions including Europe, America, and the Asia-Pacific. In 2023, the 'AstrHori 28mm F13 2X Macro Probe' won the BEST MACRO LENS at the TIPA WORLD AWARDS.
In Japan, E&I Creation Co., Ltd., established in March 2023, serves as the distributor. The company also handles brands such as MR.DING and POLAR.
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Main Specifications of the New Product
・Focal Length: 10mm
・Focus: MF (Manual Focus)
・Lens Configuration: 4 groups 5 elements (including 3 ED lenses)
・Compatible Image Sensor Size: APS-C
・Size: Φ58 × 12mm (excluding mount)
Φ62 × 15mm (excluding mount/Z mount only)
・Weight: Approximately 110g (varies by mount)
・Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.3m
・Aperture: F8.0
・Filter Diameter: 55mm, 62mm (Z mount only)
・Accessories: Lens cap, rear cap, UV filter
