Pocketable Ultra-Wide Powerhouse: Funleader 18 mm f/8 Pro Review
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The Funleader 18mm f/8 Pro is a marvel of compact design—it’s as thin as a lens cap at just 12 mm, yet packs a full-frame ultra-wide 100° field of view into its 71 g aluminum body Sony Alpha Blog. This Pro version builds on its predecessor by slimming down the branding and adding a delightfully tactile focus ring with clicks at 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1, 2 m, and infinity—making it tactile, versatile, and still ultra-pocketable 35mmcSony Alpha Blog.
Mounted on a Sony A7R IV, it delivers surprisingly good center sharpness and pleasing contrast, remarkably impressive for a lens of this size and price (around €135) Sony Alpha Blog35mmc. However, its quirks are just as notable: heavy vignetting, average edge sharpness, poor flare resistance, and pronounced barrel distortion keep it firmly in the character-lens category Sony Alpha Blogphillipreeve.net.
Ultimately, the Funleader 18mm f/8 Pro isn’t about technical perfection—it’s about fun, creativity, and minimalism. Its build quality and aesthetic appeal make it a great companion for street, landscape, or experimental photographers who are more about mood than metrics. At this size and accessibility, it’s hard not to be intrigued.
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