Featuring a new and updated design, the Sony E-mount AstrHori 28mm f/13 360° Macro Probe Lens Sony Efrom AstrHori 28mm f/13 360° Macro Probe Lens Sony Eprovides a 360° rotating base, a direct view lens tube, and a 90° tube for multiple perspectives. Designed to reveal beautiful details hidden in tight spaces, this unique lens features a 2:1 magnification ratio and a 90° waterproof probe extension with front-end illumination to bring the unseen world to light. The 2x magnification capability enables detailed close-ups, while the extension's slender 1.2" diameter makes it ideal for fitting through slim openings and into small spaces. The optical structure consists of 21 elements in 16 groups and features an aperture range of f/13 to f/40. Taken all together, the wide-angle macro provides a broad depth of field that brings both the subject and its surroundings into focus for environmentally rich imagery.

The lens's durable and protective front element is crafted from sapphire glass, known for its hardness and resistance to wear and scratches. Additionally, the front-end fill light is powered through a USB-C interface and comes with a charging cable.

Full-Frame | f/13 to f/40    Unique Probe Design for Close-Up Work    360° Rotating Base    90° Probe Design    2:1 Magnification    Built-In LED Ring Light, USB-C Power    Long Lens Barrel, Small Front Diameter    Waterproof Front Lens Barrel

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this work on a Sony NEX 3N? Also, how does it compare to the SEL35F18?

A: Just to correct: better check what camera you have. The Nex 3 3c etc. are APS C cameras, not four thirds; there was a 5n which is a 16megapixel aps c camera. The lens will fit all of these cameras, but the APS C camera sensors are only half the size of the image the lens is designed to produce so a lot of the image is wasted. The Sony Zeiss 24mm f1.8 is a wonderful little lens, designed for the APS- Emounts. I have it and love it. But remember as you figure the field of view, that an APS C camera gets coverage out of a lens comparable to a full frame camera with a focal length of 1.5 more. i.e. a 24 mm aps c lens has the same field of view as a 36 mm full frame.

Q: 2. Is the 28mm f2 weather sealed?

A: Yes the Sony 28 mm F2 lens is dust and moisture sealed.

Q: 3. Would this lens be good for astro or landscape photography?

A: Yes, this lens would certainly be good for shooting landscape and astro photography.

Q: 4. Hi, Does these Lens zoom?Thanks.

A: Nope, it's a prime lense. However, mounted on the Sony A7S II you can zoom electronically or use the Clear Image Zoom feature if shooting movies.

Q: 5. How does this lens compare to the Sony FE 35 f2.8?

A: Hi--it's difficult to compare two lenses with different focal lengths, but these two are somewhat similar in optical quality, with the 28mm lens being somewhat better optically, as well as having a wider maximum aperture of f/2 vs f/2.8 for the 35mm lens.

Q: 6. Does this focus to infinity?

A: yes it sure does! It's a very sharp lens and does focus fast and accurately from about 11.5 inches to infinity. This lens outperforms a lot of others - one of the sharpest sony makes and it's also one of the lowest priced. Can't recommend it enough. I pair it with the ultra wide 21mm adapter and get twice the use out of it. And I'm incredibly picky and a pixel nerd because I'm a retoucher and photographer by trade - so I don't say these things lightly. :)

Q: 7. Thinking of putting this lens on my A7ii for use on a gimbal. Question 1: with the lens wide open, is the auto focus smooth and accurate enough to get good results following a moving person? Question 2: Will a variable ND filter fit on the lens along with the lens hood? Thanks very much.

A: Hi James, yes. The autofocus is smooth and accurate with the lens/aperture is wide open. -Anthony

Q: 8. This is a good lens for the sony at 6500 would use it in video, have active all the functions of autofocus and stabilizer ???

A: Pienso que si debe funcionar el autofocus, yo le utilizo con la a7SII y va muy bien

Q: 9. How good is this lens for video on Sony A6000, given that it does not have optical image stabilisation?

A: The build quality and picture/video quality is amazing. Because the a6000 is a crop sensor, this 28mm acts as a 42mm equivalent. On a tripod or in steady hands the lens is fine. If you're running around (with any lens) with no stabilization, you will produce a shaky image. Another thing to consider is the digital accelerated focus ring. If you will be using this on a rig with a follow focus system, keep shopping. This focus system makes it nearly impossible to do rack focusing or replicate a previous shot. To recap: on a tripod or in steady hands shooting mostly still subjects, this lens produces a wonderful image but, for other video purposes I would not recommend this lens.

Q: 10. How is the corner sharpness on this lens? And the ultrawide 21mm converter? I've seen mixed reviews.

A: I have been surprised by the quality on this lens - I may have a good copy, but corners have been fine for me. Distortion has been easy to fix (no profile in Adobe raw that I have seen). Build quality and overall rendering are a touch behind the zeiss branded 35 and 55. I have not tried to converter.