Category Archives: Irix

Yes, the upcoming Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens

Irix published another teaser that confirmed what I reported earlier – the upcoming Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens with a 1:1 macro and a minimum focusing distance of 34.5cm. Here is the latest teaser:

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Third Irix Dragonfly lens teaser

Irix published their third teaser for their new Irix Dragonfly lens (see previous teasers here) – my guess that this will be a new Irix Dragonfly 150mm Macro lens:

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Second Irix Dragonfly teaser

Irix has a second teaser for their new “Dragonfly” product that will be announced at Photokina (see the first teaser here):

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New Irix Dragonfly teaser

Irix has a new teaser for a “Dragonfly” product that will be announced at Photokina – I guess this is the real surprise I reported about last month (and not the Irix EDGE filters system update). Here is the video teaser:

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Irix EDGE filters system update

An update on the Irix surprise I reported about two weeks ago – it seems that for Photokina, Irix will update their EDGE filters system:

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Interview with real storm hunter and photographer Guillaume Hobam

Interview with real storm hunter and photographer Guillaume Hobam on using the Irix 15mm f/2.4 full frame DSLR lens ($425-$575): Why did you choose such a domain – that is, taking pictures of tornadoes? I’ve always been passionate about nature, the environment, and the planet ever since I was young. At the age of four (in […]

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Irix has a surprise for Photokina

Irix has a surprise for Photokina – from their press release: Although during the show guests will also be able to discover new Irix products such as the long- awaited Irix Edge Square Filters system, there will be more surprises to come. We’re going to also show you something totally new, so stay tuned and […]

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Irix 11mm f/4.0 and Irix 15mm f/2.4 lenses now have official Adobe CC profile support

The Irix 11mm f/4.0 and Irix 15mm f/2.4 lenses are now with official Adobe CC profile support:

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Manual focus phobia

    Manual focus phobia by Riccardo Mantero Now I’d like to add my two-cents worth in debunking those (in)famous doubts that gravitate around manual-focus lenses. To begin with, when I decided to get something wider and sharper for my beloved Nikon 16-35 f/4, I have to admit that I was worried about the prospect. No, […]

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Irix lenses are now on sale

Three Irix lenses are currently on sale in the US: Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly lens: $425 ($50 off) Irix 11mm f/4 Firefly lens: $524.95 ($50 off) Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone lens: $649.95 ($125 off) Irix full frame DSLR lenses are available for Nikon, Canon and Pentax mount. The new discounts are now active also at Adorama […]

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New Irix ND32000 15-stop neutral density filter announced

Irix announced a new ND32000 15-stop neutral density filter. Here is the official press release:

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Irix wide angle lenses are now on sale (15% off)

The Irix Blackstone wide angle full frame DSLR lenses are now 15% off until February 10th. Check out the details at: B&H Photo Adorama Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon DE Amazon FR Amazon IT Update: in Europe only some stores are offering the 15% discount (with free shipping): Photo24.co.uk (UK, but ships to EU) Photo24.fr (France) […]

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