The Budget 85mm That Might Replace Expensive Glass | AstrHori 85mm Review

🛒 AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Mark II (L/E/Z) – https://geni.us/6fN8O 🛒 10% off on the Official Store - https://bit.ly/46kodJr 🛒 AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3LyQa51 This video is a real-world review of the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Mark II L-mount lens, tested primarily on the Panasonic Lumix S1ii. If you’re looking for an affordable 85mm portrait lens for L-mount cameras, this might be one of the most interesting options available right now. I cover build quality, image quality, bokeh, autofocus performance, focus breathing for video, and how this lens performs in real shooting situations like portraits, interviews, and cinematic B-roll. We also talk about how it compares to more expensive L-mount 85mm lenses and whether saving money here actually makes sense. This review is aimed at filmmakers, photographers, and content creators using Lumix L-mount cameras who want shallow depth of field without spending premium lens money. 📍 Shot on Panasonic Lumix S1ii/S1Rii/S5IIX/Pyxis 6K 🛒 Sabrent 252 Watt Multi Charger - https://geni.us/EDdGDd 📅 10% off Offer valid for the next 3 months with code: 9FLY7GYD https://youtu.be/05wJSZDgf-E 🎵 Get My Music (70% OFF): https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1421 🎨 Dehancer Pro (10% OFF – Code: YOURFILMMAKER: https://www.dehancer.com/ 📱 Follow Me 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamyourfilmmaker 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourfilmmaker 🎥 Main Gear I Use 📷 Main Camera: https://geni.us/nbysxRP 🔍 Lens: https://geni.us/cIYv9 🎤 Boom Mic: https://geni.us/BqgqkCx 🎤 Budget Boom Mic: https://geni.us/LuA6MAv 🛠️ More Gear: [https://geni.us/853AL2t](https://geni.us/853AL2t) ❤️ Support the Channel Join Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCveGzx_Rveh_RmQIX8s5K0g/join Some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Shot on AstrHori 85mm f1.8 1:03 Intro 1:51 Why 85mm Still Matters on L-Mount 2:43 The Story Behind This Lens 4:18 Build Quality & Handling 6:29 My Take on Image Quality 7:28 Focus Breathing 7:48 AutoFocus & Real World Performance 8:31 Price & Trade-Off 9:20 Real-World Use on my Lumix Cameras 9:40 Sabrent 252 Multi-Charger 10:57 The Key Moment 11:24 Final Thoughts #AstrHori85mm #85mmLensReview #LMountLens #BudgetPortraitLens #LumixS1ii #AffordableCineLens #PhotographyGear #VideographyGear