Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly: Main Features

  • Beautiful Bokeh
  • Fast f/1.4 Aperture
  • Rear Focusing
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Aperture Control through the Camera
  • Focus Confirmation through the Camera
  • Compatible with PASM semi-automatic modes
  • 61.9º Field of View
  • Focus-Lock function
  • 140º Rotation Angle for Focus Ring
  • Reinforced Internal Structure
  • 86mm Front Filter Thread
  • Available Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K

The Irix 30mm f/1.4 features a modern optical design with three ultra-low dispersion glass elements, two high reflectance glass elements, and one aspherical lens. There are a total of 13 elements in 11 groups that provide sharp details, vivid colors, and ultra-low distortion - 0.95%.

What deserves special attention is the smoothness and "cine look" of the image it produces. The new Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly is based on the Irix 30mm Cine model, intended for the much more demanding film industry market, making this a very durable lens. The entire optical structure of the lens is identical in both versions. The still version has a completely different housing adapted for photographic purposes.

The lens is designed to work with 35mm full-frame sensors but is also compatible with smaller crop sensors. It is worth emphasizing the use of a new, 11-blade design aperture with rounded edges for a pleasant and very vivid background blur. The lens has an aperture range of f/1.4 to f/16.

NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly

Ready for Any Weather Conditions

Irix customers often use their lenses in extremely difficult conditions. This means that the construction of the Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens had to meet the same standards as other Irix lenses. Only the best materials were used. Thanks to a system of seals located in key places of the lens and rear focusing, you can work in all weather conditions. These properties will allow you to work in difficult conditions, and they will make sure the mirror chamber and the sensor of the camera you are using stay clean.

NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly
NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly

Dragonfly Lens Finish

The lens housing has the same Dragonfly finish known from earlier Irix models (45mm Dragonfly and 150mm Dragonfly).

The most important aspects are:

  • Reinforced internal structure based on metal elements
  • Scratch-resistant lens finish
  • Anti-slip focusing ring with a special finish for easy operating
  • Engraved markings filled with UV-reactive paint
  • Sealings to protect against dust and water
  • Hard case included
NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly

Intelligent Lens Design

The Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens has a module that allows you to control the lens' aperture directly from the camera, thanks to which popular semi-automatic modes (PASM) and data recording in EXIF format are available. The lens is also equipped with a focus confirmation system. This means the camera will confirm the correct focus setting when you focus (either with a small icon in the viewfinder or as a sound) – it’s easy and convenient!

NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly

Irix 30mm f/1.4: Additional Features

Focus Ring - Our special focusing ring, with its characteristic shape, has become an Irix hallmark. We already used this ring in our 150mm and 45mm still lenses. Many of our clients find it very convenient. Special texturing and properly selected rubber material allow a reliable and precise focus. A dedicated embossing lets you feel the ring’s position. This makes focusing even easier!

NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly

"Focus Lock" function - The Focus Lock function is another Irix hallmark. It allows you to lock the focus ring in a specific position. It’s especially useful when you want to maintain a specific distance from the photographed object (zone-focusing) or you want to keep a perfect focus at infinity in landscape photography or astrophotography.

Irix 30mm f/1.4 Filter Compatibility

The Irix 30mm f/1.4 lens has a filter thread of 86mm.  Thanks to the Irix Edge IFH-100 and IFH-100-PRO Filter Holders, you can also use our Irix Edge Square filters with this lens. The use of filters in landscape photography allows you to awaken your creativity and achieve amazing effects, which makes them extremely practical.

Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Sample Images

NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly
© Jahz Design
NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly
© Jahz Design
NEW: Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly
© Paweł Kamiński

Availability and pricing of the Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly in the US

More information about the Irix products in the US can be found on the official US website.

The Irix 30mm f/1.4 Dragonfly is now available on the Irix USA website or through our list of official Irix Lens resellers in the US.

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