Irix Lens 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly for Sony E

Name: Irix Lens 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly for Sony E
Brand: Irix
SKU: 10594
Price: 759 USD
Availability: InStock

Reference: 10594

$759.00

Irix 15mm f/2.4 is a unique lens, which in the version designed for DSLR cameras has already won the recognition of many professionals and photography enthusiasts. First of all, because of its unique features, excellent workmanship and image quality. Its latest version, designed for Sony mirrorless cameras, is an even more improved design.

Irix Lens 15mm

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Description
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The most important feature of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is its focal length of 15 mm. This very short value allows you to record extremely wide frames, which is invaluable in landscape, interior, or architecture photography. This lens provides a wide field of view while maintaining proper perspective. This makes objects in the foreground appear larger and the background appear farther away. This is a great tool for photographers who want to experiment with perspective and create unique shots. What's more, this lens is also great for Astrophotography, so you can capture beautiful nightscapes.

Another advantage of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is its f/2.4 aperture. This small aperture value allows you to capture images even in low light conditions. The open aperture allows more light to be transmitted, which in turn translates into bright and sharp images in all lighting conditions. It's ideal for photographers working at night, indoors, or in other challenging lighting conditions.

The design of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is another noteworthy aspect. The whole lens has been designed with the highest image quality in mind. The optics consist of 15 elements arranged in 11 groups, including two aspherical elements and two elements made of low-dispersion glass. This design minimizes optical aberrations such as distortion and vignetting, resulting in high-resolution images with excellent sharpness and color fidelity. In addition, the lens is equipped with modern anti-reflective coatings that effectively reduce flare and flare effects, ensuring even higher image quality. The front filter thread is another important advantage of the Irix 15mm lens. The use of filters in landscape photography is very important and can significantly impact the final effect of the photo.

KEY FEATURES:

The most versatile wide-angle lens on the market
Exceptional image quality across the frame, including corners
Filter mount 95mm
Fast aperture f/2.4
Distortion not exceeding 2%
Two aperture ring modes
Full communication of the lens with the camera (possibility of using semi-automatic modes)

Set indluded:

Irix Cine 15mm f/2.4 for Sony E
front lens cap
rear lens cap
original packaging

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly lens for Sony E.

1. Which cameras is the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly for Sony E compatible with?

The Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly for Sony E is designed for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, including full-frame and compatible APS-C bodies. On APS-C cameras, the field of view will be narrower due to the crop factor.

2. What type of photography is the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly best suited for?

The Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly is especially well suited for landscape, architecture, interiors, real estate, night sky and creative wide-angle photography. Its 15mm focal length and 110-degree field of view make it useful for capturing wide scenes with a natural rectilinear perspective.

3. Does the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly have autofocus?

No. The Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly is a manual focus lens. Thanks to electronic communication with the camera, it supports focus confirmation and offers precise manual focusing with Focus Lock and Infinity Click features.

4. What is the Focus Lock function used for?

Focus Lock allows you to lock the focus ring in a selected position. This is useful when working with a fixed focus distance, the hyperfocal scale, landscape photography or astrophotography.

5. What is the Infinity Click mechanism used for?

The Infinity Click mechanism helps you quickly and precisely find the infinity focus position, which is especially useful for night photography, landscapes and astrophotography.

6. Is the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly weather-sealed?

Yes. The lens features weather-sealed construction that helps protect it against dust, moisture and accidental splashes, making it suitable for outdoor work in more demanding conditions.

7. What is the aperture range of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly?

The lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.4 and a minimum aperture of f/22. It also features a 9-blade rounded aperture design.

8. What are the key features of the Dragonfly version?

The Dragonfly version combines a reinforced construction with lightweight handling. Its body uses aluminium-magnesium alloy elements together with high-quality composite parts, offering durability, weather resistance and comfortable operation at a relatively low weight.

9. What is the minimum focusing distance?

The minimum focusing distance of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly is 0.25 m / 25 cm, allowing close-up shots with a wide-angle perspective.

10. What is the optical construction of the lens?

The lens consists of 15 elements in 11 groups, including 3 high refractive elements, 2 ED elements and 2 aspherical elements. This optical design helps minimize distortion and maintain high image quality across the frame.

11. Can filters be used with the Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly?

Yes. The lens features a 95 mm front filter thread for compatible screw-in filters and a rear gel filter slot for 30 x 30 mm gel filters. It can also be used with square filters when paired with the Irix Edge IFH-100 or IFH-100-PRO holder together with the Adapter IRIX Edge 100 95mm.

12. Does the lens communicate with the camera?

Yes. The Irix 15mm f/2.4 Dragonfly for Sony E supports electronic communication with the camera body, including aperture control from the camera, focus confirmation, semi-automatic PASM modes and EXIF data recording.

Reference 10594

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