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title: AstrHori 50mm f/2 Portrait Prime
description: "Ultra-budget normal prime with hidden f/1.6 maximum aperture for dreamy bokeh effects. Professional 6-element design and metal construction deliver excellent image quality at incredible $80."
brand: AstrHori
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 50
aperture: 2.0
lens_type: Prime
weight: 310
year: 2023
weather_sealed: false
image_stabilization: false
price: 80
focus: Manual
lens_category: ["Normal"]
filter_size: 52
max_magn: 0.13
close_focus: 0.50
sku: None
diameter: 58
length: 52

date: 2025-08-08
draft: false
author: Jan Wedekind

featured_image: /lenses/astrhori/astrhori-50mm-f2.png

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From AstrHori: 

> Large Aperture – The excellent large aperture of F2.0 ensures sufficient light input.Even in low light environments, pure and clear photos can be taken with fine detail processing,higher resolution, more prominent details,and excellent image quality. The details are still clear after zooming in.
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> Dreamy Blur Effect – This is a large-aperture lens with a standard focal length, which has a good blur effect,there are reserved unmarked available gears for the aperture, and its actual maximum aperture is about F1.6. You can get a more dreamy blur effect when shooting in the night scene.Whether it is full frame or APS-C, you can take charming out-of-focus bokeh. It is suitable for shooting portraits, streets, food, night scenes, pet, etc.
> 
> Excellent Picture Quality – Using 6 elements in 5 groups,it better restores the image quality of the photo. Not only is the image sharpness good, but the resolution also achieves excellent results.The closest shooting distance is 0.5m.
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> With Filter Slot – This is an full frame manual prime focus lens with a filter slot. It has an all-metal body,a multi-coating and simple and elegant appearance. And the filter slot can also be equipped with UV, ND, CPL and other filters,magnifiers,and wide-angle lenses. It is the perfect combination of durability and portability for outdoor.
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> Nice Try – This is an ideal lens for beginner and fans who loved manual lens that can be used to familiarize yourself with camera settings, improve your photography knowledge, and help you become a better photographer.

[Official Website](https://www.astrhori.cn/products/astrhori-50mm-f2-0-large-aperture-full-frame-manual-lens?variant=44553989587256)

Reviews:

* Philipp Reeve: [REVIEW: ASTRHORI 50MM 2.0](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-astrhori-50mm-2-0/), BastianK, Feb 2024
* East Banger: [AstrHori 50mm F2.0 Sony E mount First Look](https://eastbanger.com/astrhori-50mm-f2-0-lens-review-a-basic-manual-lens-for-all), Dec 2024
* Fstoppers: [This Might Be the Best Lens That $80 Can Get You](https://fstoppers.com/reviews/might-be-best-lens-80-can-get-668307), Nicco Valenzuela, May 2024

YouTube:

* Matthew Raifman: [The Cheapest full frame 50mm: AstrHori 50mm f/2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU8zqiY2JnU), Jun 2024
* Matt Jacobs: [Best Lens Under $100? | AstrHori 50mm f/2 Review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVdERfnBsI4), Nov 2023