{
  "id": 15616972,
  "title": "AstrHori SMASHES the wide-angle record for medium format cameras with a lens so wide it can see behind itself!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/astrhori-smashes-the-wide-angle-record-for-medium-format-cameras-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T13:32:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/lenses/astrhori-smashes-the-wide-angle-record-for-medium-format-cameras-with-a-lens-so-wide-it-can-see-behind-itself"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fujifilm enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement after AstrHori unveiled its groundbreaking MF 8mm F2.4 Circular Fisheye Lens, shattering the wide-angle record for medium format cameras. With a focal length of just 8mm in medium format terms, translating to an impressive 6.3mm in full-frame photography, this lens offers an astonishing 220-degree field of view. This means the lens can literally see behind itself, and even requires careful handling, as your fingers might unintentionally enter the frame! (Image credit: AstrHori)\n\nThe circular rather than rectilinear design of the fisheye lens results in a unique circular image projection surrounded by a black frame, with distortion being an integral part of the image. Despite the massive field of view, the lens remains remarkably compact, measuring just 62mm long and weighing only 517g. Manual focusing is the only option, yet the wide aperture of f/2.4 ensures ample depth of field, making it ideal for astrophotography as well. (Image credit: AstrHori)\n\nInside, the lens features a 10-element optical assembly composed of 8 groups, incorporating low dispersion and high refractive index elements to minimize chromatic aberrations - a crucial feature given the wide field of view. The 10-blade aperture diaphragm may deliver smoother bokeh, but achieving shallow depth of field with such a wide lens necessitates utilizing the 0.1m minimum focus distance. (Image credit: AstrHori) Available for pre-order in either Fujifilm GF or Hasselblad X mounts, the AstrHori 8mm f/2.4 Circular Fisheye Lens is priced at a competitive $398, making it one of the most affordable new medium format lenses on the market. Pre-order now from B&H.",
  "summary": "A full-frame-equivalent focal length of just 6.3mm means you could capture an entire night sky in a single frame",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}