Irix 21mm T1.5

£1016/$1195 www.irixlens.com

Irix has just announced a 21mm T/1.5 lens to join its existing range of cine lenses. Combining precision Swiss design and Korean ingenuity, Irix lenses offer supreme optical performance and a top build. The Irix 21mm T1.5 is designed for shooting on full-frame and Super 35mm cameras, and is available in Nikon Z mount. It includes four Extra-low Dispersion elements in order to help to reduce chromatic aberrations, as well as four high reflective elements and two aspherical lenses. In total, there are 15 elements in 11 groups and an 11-blade iris construction, which help to deliver a blurred background and smooth adjustments between T1.5 and T16. Giving the user creative freedom, the 21mm lens is perfect for shooting in tight spaces and doesn’t cause unnecessary distortion. Its fast aperture means it can isolate subjects in a frame as well as capturing detailed, in-focus shots (although you’ll likely need a neutral density filter in bright sunlight). For a cine lens, the Irix 21mm T1.5 is small and light. Constructed from aluminium-magnesium alloy, it weighs just 1.1kg, making it perfect for smaller Z-series bodies and handheld gimbals, as well as pro-grade equipment. Irix claims that all its lenses have their own special ‘Irix look’ that adds to the cinematic effect. This is the sixth cine lens Irix has released, joining the 30mm T1.5, 45mm T1.5, 11mm T4.5, 15mm T2.6, and the 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1. You can expect the same weather sealing, low focus breathing and smooth handling.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Offering a robust metal build, ultrasmooth manual focus and precise ‘T-stop’ aperture control, the wideangle Irix 21mm T1.5 is every bit a pro-grade cinematography lens for serious movie-makers.