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25mmF2.8 2x-5x macro lens
I tested the AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2–5x Ultra Macro as a dedicated extreme close-up lens, and it genuinely feels like a microscope once you hit 5x. It’s fully manual, built all out of metal, and the image quality I got was razor sharp even around f/4—just be ready to bring a lot of light.
Pros
- +2x to 5x magnification for extreme detail
- +Razor-sharp results around f/4
- +All-metal build quality
- +No visible vignetting on full-frame in my shots
- +Minimal chromatic aberration once stopped down
Cons
- -Fully manual focus (not for everyone)
- -Very hungry for light, especially at higher magnification
- -Extremely shallow depth of field makes shooting tricky
- -Not practical for portraits or general photography due to close working distance
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25mmF2.8 2x-5x macro lens
Available on Astrhori
External purchase
Highlights
- +2x to 5x magnification for extreme detail
- +Razor-sharp results around f/4
- +All-metal build quality
Recommended by
Rage Studios