AstrHori’s 9mm f/2.8 Ultra-Wide Lens

credits: AstrHori

AstrHori is back with a new ultra-wide prime, the 9mm f/2.8, designed for APS-C cameras. The lens delivers a 111.4° angle of view with minimal distortion. It features an aperture range from f/2.8 to f/16, seven aperture blades, and an optical layout of 11 elements in eight groups, including specialised glass to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness. The lens is available for Sony E, Fuji X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Micro Four Thirds mounts, and weighs around 307 grams in its E-mount version.

Focusing is fully manual, which might limits its appeal for fast-paced or handheld work but gives users full control over precision and depth of field. The minimum focusing distance allows for creative close-up compositions, while the seven-blade aperture helps produce a soft, natural background blur when shooting wide open. AstrHori says the optical design keeps barrel distortion low, making it suitable for architectural, landscape, and interior photography. The metal construction adds durability, though it also makes the lens slightly heavier than some competing autofocus models.

This new release lands right around the same time as the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air, and the two will likely appeal to different users. Viltrox’s version offers autofocus and a lighter build, while the AstrHori focuses on precision and control. The AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 is available to preorder for $169.

You can see full details on B&H’s website here