Category Archives: Irix

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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Irix announces a new Edge 100 filter system

Irix announced a new Edge 100 filter system that consists of the IFH-100 filter holder and dedicated adapters with a wide choice of 100x100mm and 100x150mm filters. I assume this is the new product Irix was teasing about for the PhotoPlus show next week. Here is the full press release:

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Irix to announce a “new product” at the 2017 PhotoPlus show next week and it will not be a lens

Irix will be attending the 2017 PhotoPlus Expo in New York City next week (from October 26th until October 28th) and they will announce a “new product” that “will not be a lens”. Here is a porion of the company’s press release: The launch of the new Irix product TH Swiss is preparing a surprise […]

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Deal of the day: Irix 11mm f/4 lens for Nikon, Canon and Pentax now up to $50 off

The Irix 11mm f/4 lenses (Blackstone & Firefly) for Nikon, Canon and Pentax DSLR cameras are now up to $50 off at B&H:

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Additional information on the Irix ILA-FE2EF adapter for Sony E-mount

In September last year I reported about Irix coming up with a new Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens, Irix ILA-FE2EF adapter for Sony E-mount (for using Nikon and Canon lenses on E-mount cameras) and Irix filters (already announced). Here are some additional pictures and information on the Irix ILA-FE2EF adapter for Sony E-mount:

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