‘Ultra-wide angle’ and ‘minimal distortion’ are not terms you typically see together. But that’s what lens manufacturer Irix is claiming with their new ultra-wide 11mm f/4 rectilinear lens for Canon, Nikon, and Pentax.
The 11mm lens is Irix’ second major contribution to the market, going even wider than the 15mm lens they announced last year. […]. petapixel.com
Optics manufacturer Irix has announced the release of a stills version of its 21mm prime lens, the 21mm F1. 4. As with the other lenses in Irix’s cine and stills lineups, this lens remains optically unchanged from its cine counterpart, with the only difference being the external design and more traditional focus ring. dpreview.com »
2022-03-10 17:58
As promised in a teaser shared two days ago, optics manufacturer Irix has announced a new 21mm T1. 5 lens designed for full-frame camera systems. The Irix Cine 21mm T1. 5 lens is constructed of 15 elements in 11 groups, including four extra-low dispersion elements, four high-refractive elements and two aspherical elements. dpreview.com »
2022-01-12 18:28
Lens manufacturer Irix has shared a teaser video showing off a new T1. 5 cinema lens that is ‘ready to be seen’ on January 12th, 2022. Based on the limited information provided in the 23-second teaser video, we can see the Swiss-designed, Korean-made lens will offer an T-stop range of T1. dpreview.com »
2022-01-10 18:44
Lens manufacturer Irix has announced its new 30mm F1. 4 lens, a stills version of its 30mm cine lens available for Canon EF, Nikon F and Pentax K mount camera systems. The 30mm F1. 4 manual lens is constructed of 13 elements in 11 groups, including three ultra-low dispersion elements, two high-reflective elements and a single aspherical elements. dpreview.com »
2021-09-29 18:10
Irix has announced the details of its new 45mm F1. 4 manual lens for full-frame camera systems. The lens was originally teased as a prototype way back in 2017 at The Photography Show. dpreview.com »
2020-03-09 18:15
Cine lens manufacturer Irix has announced the impending arrival of the Irix Cine 45mm T1. 5, its latest full-frame cinema lens. This new lens marks the third full-frame cinema lens Irix has made specifically for shooting at up to 8K resolution. dpreview.com »
2019-10-21 23:38
Lens manufacturer Irix has launched a new 11mm T4. 3 lens for Canon EF, Sony E, MFT and Arri PL camera systems. The lens, which appears to be a cine version of its 11mm F/4 lens, is constructed with a magnesium housing with various rubber seals for weather resistance. dpreview.com »
2019-09-11 22:44
When IRIX first announced that their Dragonfly series of lenses would be a bit in between their Blackstone and their Firefly lenses, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Then I got to see it for a bit at Photo Plus East last year and my beliefs were a bit more positive. thephoblographer.com »
2019-07-08 13:00
IRIX has launched its 150mm F2. 8 Macro 1:1 full-frame DSLR lens for preorder. The model measures 8. 7 x 13. 5cm / 3. 4 x 5. 3in, weighs 840g / 29. 6oz, and features 12 elements in 9 groups, a 0. dpreview.com »
2018-11-06 22:30
IRIX has announced a new full-frame telephoto macro lens, the 150mm F2. 8 Macro 1:1. The 1:1 reproduction lens will be available for Nikon F, Canon EF and Pentax K mounts and claims to have 'close to zero distortion,' according to IRIX — just 0. dpreview.com »
2018-09-24 18:44
Third party alternatives for lenses have been offering good performance to cost ratio with added unique features that sometimes rival original lens options from camera manufacturers. Irix has recently launched 11mm f4 ultra wide angle lens designed for full frame DSLRs. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-23 20:02
Third party alternatives for lenses have been offering good performance to cost ratio with added unique features that sometimes rival original lens options from camera manufacturers. Irix has recently launched 11mm f4 ultra wide angle lens designed for full frame DSLRs. thephoblographer.com »
2017-02-23 20:02
Swiss company Irix recently released two versions of their 15mm F2. 4 prime to the consumer market. The Irix 15mm is offered in two varieties: 'Blackstone' and the 'Firefly. ' The Irix Blackstone features a magnesium and aluminum body able to withstand 'extreme conditions,' while the Irix Firefly model is, according to the company, the lightest lens in its class. dpreview.com »
2016-10-02 15:00
Optical new-comer TH Swiss has announced pricing for the two versions of its Irix 15mm F2. 4 manual focus lens designed for full frame cameras. The lens was originally announced in March this year, but the company now says the lenses are ready for sale and will be priced from €475 (about $535) for the Firefly model. dpreview.com »
2016-09-07 03:06
Designed to pair with the newly-announced Lumix S9, Panasonic announced the super-compact and lightweight S-series 26mm f/8. Despite fixed focal length and aperture, Panasonic assures it will deliver outstanding image quality and high resolution. [Read More]
Hasselblad has introduced a new 25mm prime lens to add to its already crowded wide-angle assortment. I've reviewed the 30mm f/3. 5, and Hasselblad also has 28mm f/4 and 21mm f/4 lenses.
Do you want a compact lens with a constant f/2.8 aperture? Does it have to be as sharp as a G-Master lens without the high price? Sony may have just given you what you asked for, provided that you don't need an extensive zoom range. [Read More]
It’s not often that I get to review a lens that the world has never seen before. I’ve reviewed plenty of f/1. 4 lenses and I’ve reviewed the occasional 15mm fisheye, but a 15mm diagonal fisheye with an f/1.
A common challenge for photographers using wide-angle lenses is creating depth in their images. The shots may seem flat and dull if they do not have a distinct point of interest and a clear visual path that draws the viewer’s eye into the scene. [Read More]
7Artisans announced a new 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide prime lens for the most popular mirrorless mounts that promises a relatively close focusing distance and a 132-degree viewing angle. [Read More]
Sigma has announced the "world's widest" f/1.4 prime lens: the 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art. The company says this new optic was born from our engineers' passion for capturing the widest, brightest, highest-resolution, and most captivating starry sky images possible. [Read More]