AstrHori 10mm F8 II Ultra Wide Angle Fisheye APS-C Manual Prime Review

The Sony AstrHori 10mm F8 II is a weird little lens. It's an ultra-wide fisheye prime for APS-C cameras that gives you a full 180-degree field of view. Think crazy, distorted landscapes and wild creative shots.

It's also tiny, all-metal, and has a built-in UV filter. At just 130g, it's more of a lens cap than a lens. But it's a manual focus-only affair, so you'll be turning that ring yourself.

This lens is a one-trick pony, but it does that trick really well. The 180-degree fisheye view is super fun and the image stabilization works great for handheld shots. The starburst effect at f/8 is sharp and clean. But that fixed f/8 aperture is a major limitation. You need tons of light, and the optical quality percentile is rock bottom. Don't expect pin-sharp corners.

For around $79, it's hard to call this a bad deal. You're paying for a specific, fun creative tool. You get a solid metal build and stabilization for the price. Just know you're buying a toy, not a workhorse lens. If you want to play with extreme perspectives without spending much, it's worth it.

Don't compare this to normal lenses like the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 or a Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8. Those are versatile, sharp primes. This AstrHori is the opposite. It's more like a creative filter you screw onto your camera. For the price of one good UV filter, you get a whole weird lens. The Meike 55mm F1.8 is in another league for image quality. This is for when you want a look those lenses can't give you.

Buy this if you're a Sony APS-C shooter who loves manual lenses and wants to experiment with wild, distorted fisheye shots on a budget. It's perfect for travel oddities or artistic projects. Avoid it completely if you need a sharp, fast, or versatile everyday lens. This is a niche tool for a niche crowd.