I own both IRIX 11 and 15 Blackstone version and i cannot believe the image quality i'm getting,11mm change my real estate photography completely...Once this beauty is released ill buy it immediadly,irix won my respect...They also respond to their emails fast...Good company to invest
It would be so cool when IRIX starts manufacturing lenses in the Sony E-mount. You did a fantastic job defining the IRIX 150mm. Just love all of your videos. I find the 150mm macro a rather unique focal length, it seems almost a specialty lens.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the lens. I love to shoot macro and I can't wait until this lens is available. Thanks again!
Glad you mentioned the focus breathing, noticed at 1:1, it only focused 2 inches farther than the one I have now.. Still like the compact design, but it will wait for Xmas...
I shoot outdoor, existing light nature/landscape/wildlife so macro shots require a little more room to work macro subjects so 150mm is great. I don't imagine I'll ever use f2.8 for macro work but it might come in handy for other subjects. So far Irix lenses compare very well to Zeiss manual focus lenses, so very keen to check this one out.
Thanks for doing this review. I have been eagerly awaiting your review on the optical performance of this lens. The Tokina 100mm macro has been very tempting, based upon the very positve reviews it has had, but I would prefer a slightly longer focal length macro, and this new Irix lens has had me on the edge of my seat. I would love to see a few comparisons before I actually take the plunge, but it looks very impressive so far. I had the 90mm Tamron G2, but my daughter has now laid claim to that (bless her), so I need a replacement. Thanks again. Paul
Hello there! I bought this irix lens, and it works perfectly on my Canon 7D2 camera. However, it cannot work on my Panasonic S5 camera with my adapter. Can you adjust the aperture with the Sigma adapter? Thanks!
Since I dropped my old Sigma 2.8 150mm, and Sigma refused to repair it - due to lack of spare parts, I find this 150mm irix very interesting, especially because a new sigma 150mm lens cost around 1000 euro. Ok, that’s with OS and autofocus. But hey, i don’t need that for macros. Thx for your review.
Hi Dave. Good review. I am sure if I missed it, but does it stop down as we magnify further? If so, at what magnification does it start to stop down and how many stop at the 1:1 end?
I personally don't understand the need for a 150mm lens, for I think the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro OSS get a little closer macro shot and would in my opinion be a better portrait lens. However, I'm sure someone who is doing a lot of wildlife photography might find the extra reach useful. Though by the time you get the subject (Animal) in focus it probably has scampered off, for I think the main reason you had the macro lens on your camera body in the first place was to do macro shooting.
It is a lens specialised for macro photography and the working distance isn't the only advantage of a 150mm lens. It also makes for a smoother, creamier Bokeh compared to 100mm or 90mm lenses and the shallower depth of field makes it easier to separate the object from the surroundings.
I have this one and the sigma os 150 they are close but i would give the edge to this 150 dragonfly it is tack sharp right to the corners @ 5.6 Lovely lens to hold and work with .
Yes, confused as to why they decided on 150 versus 60 or even 90. Perhaps they like the extreme end of the spectrum, which their wides are that for certain.
@@seanbond8075 I think that since these new lens makers don't have AF or IS, they have had to go to the extremes to really get sales and hype about their lenses. Look at Venus optics. 24mm probe. 10-18 FF. Crazy stuff. Seems like it works though. 150 isn't all that extreme though since there are 180mm macros.
I was able to briefly try out a production version at a UK photo show a few months after this review. The copy I tried seemed to have fixed the lens hood gripe and the focus ring seemed a bit smoother (although that could potentially be that the lens was more worn in than my copy) In terms of using on the Z7, I not tried it personally but I've seen photos of people putting it into Z-series bodies with the FTZ and they never mentioned any issues
If this lens performs equally well at infinity as it does in the close-up range, this could be e very interesting general-purpose telephoto prime. As someone who has absolutely no problem with manual focus lenses (in fact, this is most of what I actually have), I'm intrigued!
This lens does extremely well at all focus ranges - when I first took it out to test I used it mostly at longer focal distances and was extremely impressed with how well it performs
Looks good, i would defo consider it, i do have the 30mm Sony lens for my A6000, But its hard work to get a good close up of say a Damsenfly lol, I have always considered the Sigma 105mm if it would work correctly on my A6000/A7iii
Looks good,yet it would prpbably be a 4th/5th lens..i have the Pentax K1Mark2,so i am probably going 70-200 f2.8,50mm prime,IriX 12 or 15mm,and then i can seriously consider a Macro,like the IRIX 150mm..
They still haven’t made this for Sony:( There is yet to be a 150mm+ macro for Sony FE. Let’s see if they can manage to do it before Voigtländer eventually does
It’s also not as physically attractive. 🤭 My lenses need to be smoking hot. Yeah, excuse me for going in to the nitty-gritty. You would be picking hairs as well by calling the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM A chubby compared to its mirrorless sibling as well, right? I guess your are getting more in return for your buck, as you get more mass. 🧐
i see that the lens has electronic contacts, does this mean it transmits exif data? Does focus assist engage when you turn the ring on the Sony? Does the focal length get transmitted to Sony body for steadyshot?
Dave McKeegan very good news. I’ve been considering this lens versus the Voigtlander 110 for macro beauty work. I like that this lens is a lot longer focal length than my bread and butter 85, but I do wish it was native e-mount like the Voigtlander. $600 vs $1100 though...
I know Irix are hoping to get E-mount available in the future, although in all fairness it doesn't actually make any real difference since the lens is manual focus. Yes you don't have to mess around with an adapter but the lens is also smaller without the adapter on so fits easier in your kitbag
Hi, thanks for this vid, BTW I'd like to konw if someone have tried it for ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY and can tell me the results? a big fan of IRIX , I'd like to add this one to my setup but for this job.
Hello, sorry to be off topic. I was just checking out your gear list. Would you please explain the purposes of your 28mm vs your 35mm? Thank-you. Edit: Also, would you do a monopod tutorial?
35mm is a great looking focal length but sometimes just isn't wide enough, that's where I often use the 28mm - most of my videos are shot at 28mm. Honestly I don't use a monopod as I find them a bit restrictive. I either use a tripod for landscapes / long exposures, or I am hand holding
Sometimes seriously hilarious I have to say. I'm a photographer and a carpet cleaner. I buy my equipment from Mytee. And your CZcams music at the end of your video is the same music they have playing through all of their CZcams videos. It's kinda funny because I dont think anybody in the world would ever notice that
I have this lens (IRIX 150mm ) for a couple of months now, but I notice something very strange. Every time I mounted this lens on a camera (in this case a Canon camera) the battery depletes faster, even goes down when the camera is setting down in the off position. I had contact IRIX about this but I haven’t heard any resolution to this yet. I’ am wondering if anybody else have this issue.
I personally haven't noticed this issue on my copy, and can't understand how it could cause a drain since there isn't anything in the lens that requires a high constant drain, i.e. Autofocus or optical stabilisation
Dave McKeegan I’m puzzled by this, it does not make any sense. That is why I’m asking the community for help. I have many Canon and other brands of lenses, with a lot more electronics and not of them are doing this to the battery. Only happens when I use or mount the #Irix lens. Thanks for your help .
Go to the channel of Seth Miranda AKA Last Witness, he used a production version of this lens for portraits in his last two or three videos. Spoiler alert, it's amazing, if crazy sharp portrait is your thing.
I thought the E-mount system was open source and so available to any lens manufacturer. Which means there is no such thing as reverse engineering. Especially not, as you pointed out, since this is a manual focus lens. Also dealing with IBIS is none of the lenses business. So it sounds more like those are simply lame excuses. Obviously they are not interested in any mirrorless lens production yet. Why don't they just say so?
Irix specifically stated to me that Sony isn't open source as people are led to believe. And they were a little sketchy on the exact details regarding the issues they had encountered, but they definitely didn't seem like they weren't interested ... Some of their guys are Sony shooters so doesn't make sense why they wouldn't be
If you haven't seen it already, this reviewer compares the image quality of the Irix to the Canon 100mm L IS. Edit link: czcams.com/video/IfLJqmLkxuY/video.html
OH NO...NO BOX! I hope Irix have sorted out the major decentering issues they had with the 11mm and 15mm. Very poor quality control let down very nice lenses...
Dave: Video covered almost everything Thanks for doing this review. I subbed. A quick question: Can I use with this lens 2X Telecoverter? Thanks in advance for your answer
I wish you had talked more about the focus breathing. Is the image magnified when you focus or does the field of view remain constant? One of my biggest complaints about the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro is that the focus breathing makes focus stacking difficult, even using a rail.
This lens isn't native to Sony E-mount Irix recently release a cine version which includes an E-mount available - but that's more expensive in all mounts
I received mine on December 24th and the only negative thing I can say about the lens is the rear cap could be a little tighter. I replaced it with a Nikon. Here are those macro photos you asked for www.p2images.com/Flora-and-Fauna/ . the last 10 photos are with the Irix 150mm f/2.8
Great structure of the video. Logical order and grouped the different information in a good way. And that's comming from a teacher.
I own both IRIX 11 and 15 Blackstone version and i cannot believe the image quality i'm getting,11mm change my real estate photography completely...Once this beauty is released ill buy it immediadly,irix won my respect...They also respond to their emails fast...Good company to invest
It would be so cool when IRIX starts manufacturing lenses in the Sony E-mount. You did a fantastic job defining the IRIX 150mm. Just love all of your videos. I find the 150mm macro a rather unique focal length, it seems almost a specialty lens.
4 years later, the Sony version is out! And it has a dedicated aperture ring.
Can we have some macro shots please.
Why would someone show some examples of macro shots in a review for a macro lens? Are you INSANE?
Thank you for this review. Your detail and thoughts are much appreciated.
Excellent review. Covered almost everything I was looking for. Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about the lens. I love to shoot macro and I can't wait until this lens is available. Thanks again!
Great review, thank you so much! Definitely considering this one.
Very good macro lens.
WOW impressive!!! Would've love to see some portrait shots with it and compared it to sigma 135mm 1.8!
With this lens if it's so good at portrait it will be epic! Having a portrait lens and a macro lens at once will be amazing!
This is Rick from the future. Still no E lens but I snagged a K for my K1 this weekend. ;-)
Killer Bokeh!!! 🤩
Great review. Looks like it could be a cracking portrait lens.
Glad you mentioned the focus breathing, noticed at 1:1, it only focused 2 inches farther than the one I have now.. Still like the compact design, but it will wait for Xmas...
I shoot outdoor, existing light nature/landscape/wildlife so macro shots require a little more room to work macro subjects so 150mm is great. I don't imagine I'll ever use f2.8 for macro work but it might come in handy for other subjects. So far Irix lenses compare very well to Zeiss manual focus lenses, so very keen to check this one out.
Thanks for doing this review.
I have been eagerly awaiting your review on the optical performance of this lens.
The Tokina 100mm macro has been very tempting, based upon the very positve reviews it has had, but I would prefer a slightly longer focal length macro, and this new Irix lens has had me on the edge of my seat.
I would love to see a few comparisons before I actually take the plunge, but it looks very impressive so far.
I had the 90mm Tamron G2, but my daughter has now laid claim to that (bless her), so I need a replacement.
Thanks again.
Paul
Hello there! I bought this irix lens, and it works perfectly on my Canon 7D2 camera. However, it cannot work on my Panasonic S5 camera with my adapter. Can you adjust the aperture with the Sigma adapter? Thanks!
Recently bought one - amazing lens!
Almost got a down vote for failing to supply obligatory dragonfly head closeup :-)
Since I dropped my old Sigma 2.8 150mm, and Sigma refused to repair it - due to lack of spare parts, I find this 150mm irix very interesting, especially because a new sigma 150mm lens cost around 1000 euro. Ok, that’s with OS and autofocus. But hey, i don’t need that for macros. Thx for your review.
Hi Dave. Good review. I am sure if I missed it, but does it stop down as we magnify further? If so, at what magnification does it start to stop down and how many stop at the 1:1 end?
Nice review! Ordered one today for macro work. A speciality lens, wont try to use it for portraits or as a general telelens, got those already.
Hope you enjoy it Peter 😊
I personally don't understand the need for a 150mm lens, for I think the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro OSS get a little closer macro shot and would in my opinion be a better portrait lens. However, I'm sure someone who is doing a lot of wildlife photography might find the extra reach useful. Though by the time you get the subject (Animal) in focus it probably has scampered off, for I think the main reason you had the macro lens on your camera body in the first place was to do macro shooting.
It is a lens specialised for macro photography and the working distance isn't the only advantage of a 150mm lens. It also makes for a smoother, creamier Bokeh compared to 100mm or 90mm lenses and the shallower depth of field makes it easier to separate the object from the surroundings.
Great info!
I have this one and the sigma os 150 they are close but i would give the edge to this 150 dragonfly it is tack sharp right to the corners @ 5.6 Lovely lens to hold and work with .
I wish they can make an adapter for sony A-mount from E-mount if they do get the patient to licence an E-mount. I'm an A-mount shooter mostly
Why there are not many 150, 180, 200 mm macro on the market. Even famous nikon 200 mm is not available anymore. Am I missing something?
The flaring and ghosting suppression looks so good. Focal length is not for me but I'd consider their wider lenses.
Yes, confused as to why they decided on 150 versus 60 or even 90. Perhaps they like the extreme end of the spectrum, which their wides are that for certain.
@@seanbond8075 I think that since these new lens makers don't have AF or IS, they have had to go to the extremes to really get sales and hype about their lenses. Look at Venus optics. 24mm probe. 10-18 FF. Crazy stuff. Seems like it works though. 150 isn't all that extreme though since there are 180mm macros.
since this video have u tried the proper lens and whats it like to use and can u use it with the ftz adapter for nikon z7
I was able to briefly try out a production version at a UK photo show a few months after this review.
The copy I tried seemed to have fixed the lens hood gripe and the focus ring seemed a bit smoother (although that could potentially be that the lens was more worn in than my copy)
In terms of using on the Z7, I not tried it personally but I've seen photos of people putting it into Z-series bodies with the FTZ and they never mentioned any issues
If this lens performs equally well at infinity as it does in the close-up range, this could be e very interesting general-purpose telephoto prime. As someone who has absolutely no problem with manual focus lenses (in fact, this is most of what I actually have), I'm intrigued!
This lens does extremely well at all focus ranges - when I first took it out to test I used it mostly at longer focal distances and was extremely impressed with how well it performs
@@DaveMcKeegan Thanks! Sounds like the perfect lens for nature photography of all sorts. Maybe not so ideal for portrait … ;-)
Very interesting lens... I have the Sigma 105/2,8 now, but I'm looking for a longer focal length. This one is a serious candidate...
Is it? Focusbreathing.......
Looks good, i would defo consider it, i do have the 30mm Sony lens for my A6000, But its hard work to get a good close up of say a Damsenfly lol, I have always considered the Sigma 105mm if it would work correctly on my A6000/A7iii
Looks good,yet it would prpbably be a 4th/5th lens..i have the Pentax K1Mark2,so i am probably going 70-200 f2.8,50mm prime,IriX 12 or 15mm,and then i can seriously consider a Macro,like the IRIX 150mm..
Great Review! which canon adapter for sony a7 III? thanks!
I personally prefer to use the Sigma MC-11 as it works well with most lenses - if you're using manual focus lenses then that's less of a concern
It would be nice as an L mount too.
All lenses should come without boxes so the unboxings can be avoided altogether! ;-P
They still haven’t made this for Sony:(
There is yet to be a 150mm+ macro for Sony FE. Let’s see if they can manage to do it before Voigtländer eventually does
They technically have if you don't mind paying extra for a cine lens 😉
Hah, and it’s also quite a bit larger and more heavy. Yeah, I’m waiting for now.
@@carbon6372 well that's just nit picking 🤣
It’s also not as physically attractive. 🤭
My lenses need to be smoking hot.
Yeah, excuse me for going in to the nitty-gritty. You would be picking hairs as well by calling the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM A chubby compared to its mirrorless sibling as well, right? I guess your are getting more in return for your buck, as you get more mass. 🧐
i see that the lens has electronic contacts, does this mean it transmits exif data? Does focus assist engage when you turn the ring on the Sony? Does the focal length get transmitted to Sony body for steadyshot?
Yes the lens still communicates fully with the camera and it also controls the aperture from the camera as well
Dave McKeegan very good news. I’ve been considering this lens versus the Voigtlander 110 for macro beauty work. I like that this lens is a lot longer focal length than my bread and butter 85, but I do wish it was native e-mount like the Voigtlander. $600 vs $1100 though...
I know Irix are hoping to get E-mount available in the future, although in all fairness it doesn't actually make any real difference since the lens is manual focus. Yes you don't have to mess around with an adapter but the lens is also smaller without the adapter on so fits easier in your kitbag
Hi, thanks for this vid, BTW I'd like to konw if someone have tried it for ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY and can tell me the results? a big fan of IRIX , I'd like to add this one to my setup but for this job.
Hello, sorry to be off topic. I was just checking out your gear list. Would you please explain the purposes of your 28mm vs your 35mm? Thank-you. Edit: Also, would you do a monopod tutorial?
35mm is a great looking focal length but sometimes just isn't wide enough, that's where I often use the 28mm - most of my videos are shot at 28mm.
Honestly I don't use a monopod as I find them a bit restrictive. I either use a tripod for landscapes / long exposures, or I am hand holding
@@DaveMcKeegan Gotcha gotcha, understood and very much appreciated!
Sometimes seriously hilarious I have to say. I'm a photographer and a carpet cleaner. I buy my equipment from Mytee. And your CZcams music at the end of your video is the same music they have playing through all of their CZcams videos. It's kinda funny because I dont think anybody in the world would ever notice that
Got to love royalty free music ... It pops up everywhere 🤣
Thank owner of 810 Nikon that len s would be perfect I already own the 15mm2.4
Another great lens of theirs 😊
I have this lens (IRIX 150mm ) for a couple of months now, but I notice something very strange. Every time I mounted this lens on a camera (in this case a Canon camera) the battery depletes faster, even goes down when the camera is setting down in the off position. I had contact IRIX about this but I haven’t heard any resolution to this yet.
I’ am wondering if anybody else have this issue.
I personally haven't noticed this issue on my copy, and can't understand how it could cause a drain since there isn't anything in the lens that requires a high constant drain, i.e. Autofocus or optical stabilisation
Dave McKeegan I’m puzzled by this, it does not make any sense. That is why I’m asking the community for help.
I have many Canon and other brands of lenses, with a lot more electronics and not of them are doing this to the battery. Only happens when I use or mount the #Irix lens.
Thanks for your help .
wheres the dog, can it dance too
Portrait quality?
Go to the channel of Seth Miranda AKA Last Witness, he used a production version of this lens for portraits in his last two or three videos. Spoiler alert, it's amazing, if crazy sharp portrait is your thing.
I thought the E-mount system was open source and so available to any lens manufacturer. Which means there is no such thing as reverse engineering. Especially not, as you pointed out, since this is a manual focus lens. Also dealing with IBIS is none of the lenses business.
So it sounds more like those are simply lame excuses. Obviously they are not interested in any mirrorless lens production yet. Why don't they just say so?
Irix specifically stated to me that Sony isn't open source as people are led to believe.
And they were a little sketchy on the exact details regarding the issues they had encountered, but they definitely didn't seem like they weren't interested ... Some of their guys are Sony shooters so doesn't make sense why they wouldn't be
How does it compare to Canon 100mm f2.8L IS? Irix doesn’t seem too much cheaper than the Canon
Better image quality from the Irix and 50% more focal is going to bump the price up. But for the price it's certainly a very good deal imho
If you haven't seen it already, this reviewer compares the image quality of the Irix to the Canon 100mm L IS.
Edit link: czcams.com/video/IfLJqmLkxuY/video.html
OH NO...NO BOX!
I hope Irix have sorted out the major decentering issues they had with the 11mm and 15mm. Very poor quality control let down very nice lenses...
I've not heard or seen any mentions of de-centering from any of the reviews (I've never seen it in any of the Irix lenses I've used)
Dave: Video covered almost everything Thanks for doing this review. I subbed. A quick question: Can I use with this lens 2X Telecoverter? Thanks in advance for your answer
The lens has optics right to the back so won't mount on any teleconverter that has protruding front optics
Dave McKeegan : Thanks for taking your time. Have a good Day
would've been better with more shots to see
I wish you had talked more about the focus breathing. Is the image magnified when you focus or does the field of view remain constant? One of my biggest complaints about the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 Macro is that the focus breathing makes focus stacking difficult, even using a rail.
I didn't find any issues with focus stacking. The sample photo of the red petalled flower in the video was 7 images stacked, without using a rail
That's awesome to know, thanks for the reply.
Bad thing is the Sony mount has DOUBLE the price... So if I had a Pro camera I would pay half the price - not really a great price set!
This lens isn't native to Sony E-mount
Irix recently release a cine version which includes an E-mount available - but that's more expensive in all mounts
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In Holland for 599,- Euro.
I received mine on December 24th and the only negative thing I can say about the lens is the rear cap could be a little tighter. I replaced it with a Nikon. Here are those macro photos you asked for www.p2images.com/Flora-and-Fauna/ . the last 10 photos are with the Irix 150mm f/2.8
Great looking images Steve, you must have been very good this year for Santa to bring you that 😁
@@DaveMcKeegan Nah I bought it for myself :)
for this performance... this price is a bargain
too much bla bla bla..........Sorry!!!!
Manual focus is not for the millenians
150mm is more like a 135mm because of the focusing distance
150mm. No stabilizer - no reason :(
Y u got no ibis?
@@terryd8692 ibis? I have Canon :)
Never mind. They might catch up :-) can't believe you can still buy new lenses that don't autofocus
@@terryd8692 It is quite possible that people might want to use this lens for macro work - you know, where AF really isn't a factor.
@ Huh. I love working with macro, but... No autofocus - no electronic stacking. Only disappointment with a good lenses :(
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