NEW: Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 Full Frame cinema lens
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We're happy to finally announce the new 30mm T1.5 Irix Cine lens ! The new lens is joining our line-up of full-frame cinematographic lenses designed for Ultra HD 8K cinema cameras.
Key Features of the Irix Cine 30mm T1.5:
- Ultra HD 8K resolution ready and full-frame sensor coverage
- Perfect for crop sensors providing a 45mm
- Compact and lightweight construction
- Very low-focus breathing
- Weather-sealed construction
- Equipped with the Irix Magnetic Mount System (MMS)
- Additional support foot either on top or bottom
- Front filter thread of 86 x 1.0 mm
- Standard 95mm front diameter for accessories
The Irix 30mm T1.5 is based on a completely new optical design which includes 3 Extra-low Dispersion Glass elements, 2 High Reflective elements, and one Aspherical lens. 13 elements in 11 groups deliver crisp details, vibrant colors, and an ultra-low 0,95% distortion.
With an image circle of 43,3mm (diagonally), this lens will completely cover every sensor size from Full Frame down to 1/3" sensors. The circular, 11-blade iris provides a pleasant background blur and a smooth adjustment range from T1.5 to T16. With practically no focus breathing (less than 1,5º in full range from 0,3m to infinity), the Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 is the perfect lens for filming scenes with a natural character.
The new 30mm fits right in between the wide end of our line-up with our Cine 11mm and
Cine 15mm lenses and the narrow Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 (Feet)
45mm T1.5[/link]. This makes it a universal lens that can be used for multiple production types:
- Documentary/reporting style: interviews and b-roll. Both can be easily shot with just a 30mm lens.
- Commercials: mainly product or location shots, depending on the company it’s being produced for. This can all be done with just one lens.
- Music videos: stage scenes or the band/singer. This can also be produced using just one lens.
The 30mm focal length can easily be used as a prime entry lens for any filmmaker. For someone who already owns several lenses, this will be a go-to lens when trying to carry minimal weight.
Irix Cinema Design
The 30mm T1.5 is another lens in the Irix Cine line, which stands for a perfect combination of advanced technology and modern design. Designed according to professional film industry standards, it combines traditional lens solutions with modern innovation. The Irix Cine 30mm lens has a front filter thread size of 86mm and geared Mod 0.8 M rings, which ensure compatibility with most accessories available on the market. With the fifth lens in our lineup, we're closing one of the gaps in our set of cinema lenses. All our lenses are carefully tested to meet the highest standards. And we don’t play around with this - we make sure all our lenses are compatible!
The focus and aperture rings of all the lenses are aligned and have the same rotation angle of 180º, with the exception of the Irix 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1, where a longer 270 degrees focus throw is necessary. All Irix Cine lenses have a 75º throw for the aperture ring.
Irix MMS (Magnetic Mount System)
All Irix Cine lenses (except the 11mm and 21mm) are equipped with our Magnetic Mount System (MMS). This patented feature allows you to connect accessories like our Magnetic Filters from the Irix Edge line-upor the Irix Magentic lens hoods (not included with this lens). This unique and innovative solution ensures quick and safe mounting of the accessory to the front of the lens without the need for additional elements. This feature lets you swap and combine the filters or accessories quickly and easily while shooting, saving you valuable time.
Weather- Sealed Construction
Rain or Shine, you will be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at you. With Irix lenses, your next adventure can either be in the desert or the jungle (if your camera can handle those environments). We guarantee that you can keep on working under any weather conditions. The lenses are resistant to rain, humidity, sand, and dust thanks to strategically placed seals on the inside of the lens.
Engraved UV-Light Reflective Markings
The engraved markings on Irix Cine lenses have been filled with UV light-reactive paint. This means they will light up under black light, eliminating the need to use a bright flashlight and blinding everyone else who is working close by. This feature makes filming in difficult lighting conditions much easier.
Compact and Durable
Irix Cine lenses are some of the most compact and lightweight film lenses covering full-frame sensors. The housing of the 30mm T1.5 is made of a lightweight but resistant aluminum-magnesium alloy. It’s the same material that we’ve used in our Blackstone line of still lenses and for the rest of our Cine lens line. Thanks to the low weight (every Irix Cine lens weighs about 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kilograms), they can be used on smaller cameras on handheld rigs or stabilizers and professional cinema cameras. All the Irix Cine lenses are equipped with a lens support foot - to provide better stabilization and comfort while working with follow-focus systems. Depending on your needs, this support foot can be attached to the bottom or top of the lens.
New and Improved Lens Cap
We have listened to requests from our customers, and we have redesigned our front lens cap. The previous cap didn’t allow you to leave the lens standing on it. This new and improved one has a flat top and slides over the top of the lens. Thanks to this, you can now leave the lens upside down on a table and not worry about any more wobbling!
Technical data
Image CoverageFull Frame (43.3mm)Focal Lenght30mmAperture RangeT1.5 - T16Number of iris blades11 (rounded blades)Minimal focus distance0,43mFocus RingRotation Angle180ºGear Pitch0.8MNumber of Teeth119Distance ScaleFeet or MetersAperture RingRotation Angle75ºGear Pitch0.8mNumber of Teeth110Viewing Angle (horizontal)Full Frame61.9ºS-35mm 1.39x45.1ºAPS-C 1.53x42.9ºAPS-C 1.62x40.9ºMFT 2.0x32.2ºFront Filter Thread86 x 1.0mmWeather Sealing5 Rubber Ring (4 for PL)Front diameter95mmLaser Engraved MarkingsFilled with UV Light- Reactive paintDimensionsCanon EF-mount3.97" x 2.24" (101 x 57mm)Sony E-mount5.23" x 3.81" (133 x 97mm)Arri PL-mount3.89" x 3.74" (99 x 95mm)MFT-mount5.19" x 3.81" (132 x 97mm)Canon RF-mount5.11" x 3.81" (130 x 97mm)L-mount5.15" x 3.81" (131 x 97mm)Nikon Z-mount5.31" x 3.81" (135 x 97mm)WeightCanon EF-mount2.49 lbs (1130g)Sony E-mount2.6 2lbs (1191g)Arri PL-mount2.50 lbs (1136g)Canon RF-mount2.61 lbs (1187g)L-mount2.69 lbs (1223g)Nikon Z-mount2.70 lbs (1225g)Included accessoriesFront Lens cap1pcRear Lens cap1pcSupport foot 1/4"1pcAvailable Mounts
The Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 lens is available in the seven most popular industry mounts: Canon EF, Arri PL-Mount, Canon RF, Sony E, MFT, Nikon Z, L-mount, and Fuji X.
Price and availability of the Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 in the US
More information about the Irix products in the US can be found on the official US website.
The Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 is now available at the recommended retail price of of1195 USD (1295 USD for PL-Mount. You can find the lens on the Irix USA website or through our list of official Irix Lens resellers in the US.