Quick Summary
The AstrHori 85mm F2.8 is a manual full-frame lens for Leica, Panasonic and Sigma L-Mount mirrorless cameras. It combines macro, tilt and medium telephoto use in one design, with a 1:1 magnification ratio, a closest focusing distance of 0.25 m and a closest working distance of 0.11 m.
It also supports APS-C tilt use, with a telephoto tilt angle of up to ±8° and 360° rotation axis movement. The lens has an F2.8 aperture, an 11-element, 8-group optical structure and 12 aperture blades.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance |
|---|---|
| Brand | AstrHori. This is the named lens range used on the page. |
| Focal length | 85 mm. This places it in the medium telephoto range. |
| Aperture | F2.8. Aperture affects light intake and depth of field. |
| Focus type | Manual focus. Buyers should be happy using a manual lens workflow. |
| Magnification ratio | 1:1. This is relevant for close-up macro work. |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.25 m. Check whether this suits the subject distance you want. |
| Closest working distance | 0.11 m. This affects how close you can position the lens to the subject. |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED elements. |
| Aperture blades | 12 blades. This is a useful point for buyers comparing lens construction. |
| Mount compatibility | Leica, Panasonic and Sigma L-Mount mirrorless cameras, including FP, S5, S1, S1R, S1H, SL, TL and TL2. |
| Colour | Black. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Mount compatibility: This lens is for L-Mount mirrorless cameras in the listed Leica, Panasonic and Sigma range. Check your camera mount carefully before choosing an offer.
- Manual focus: The lens is manual focus, so it suits buyers who want to control focus themselves rather than rely on autofocus.
- Macro use: The 1:1 magnification ratio and short focusing distances matter if you want close-up work such as insects, jewellery or flowers.
- Tilt use: The APS-C tilt function and ±8° tilt angle are important if you want to use the tilt feature for controlled focus plane changes.
Compatibility, Size and Fit
This lens is listed for Leica, Panasonic and Sigma L-Mount mirrorless cameras, including Leica T, TL, TL2, CL and SL, plus Panasonic S5, S1, S1R and S1H, and Sigma FP. FP and TL, TL2 require APS-C mode for use as stated.
Because compatibility is model-specific, the main check is the exact camera body and whether it matches the listed L-Mount range. The APS-C mode requirement for FP and TL, TL2 is especially important if you are comparing options for those bodies.
Before You Decide
Confirm that your camera uses the listed L-Mount fitment before ordering. Check whether you want a manual macro lens, a tilt lens, or a medium telephoto lens in one design. If you use Sigma FP or Leica TL/TL2, make sure the APS-C mode requirement matches your setup.
