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Irix 15mm
- Thread starter Jorgen Udvang
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Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
The prices seem to be EUR 549 for the Firefly version and EUR 699 for the Blackstone. I'm trying to get one (Blackstone in F-mount) as soon as possible. Initial reports say that build quality is outstanding, which is important to me, and photo samples look great so far. No reason to wait for reviews then 
ptomsu
Workshop Member
I do agree! Prices are looking really cool.The prices seem to be EUR 549 for the Firefly version and EUR 699 for the Blackstone. I'm trying to get one (Blackstone in F-mount) as soon as possible. Initial reports say that build quality is outstanding, which is important to me, and photo samples look great so far. No reason to wait for reviews then
Not sure which one to get now
I tend more towards the Blackstone ....
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
The weight difference isn't more than some 80 grams, but build quality is important to me. I don't abuse my gear, but I do use it. My pusher is attempting to become representative for Thailand, so I do what I can to get this quickly.I do agree! Prices are looking really cool.
Not sure which one to get now
Until now, I have been eyeing the Zeiss, not only because of the image quality, but again the build quality, which is also why I've stayed away from the Samyang. This one seems to represent a great compromise.
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
They've posted a number of photos on their flickr page:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/irixlens/with/27978948126/
Those marked with Firefly seem to be taken with the D810, the rest with a 5D II.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/irixlens/with/27978948126/
Those marked with Firefly seem to be taken with the D810, the rest with a 5D II.
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
He he... no, I will not regret. There's always the possibility to buy another one at a lower price when the D820 has been launched, or simply buying a D820... if I have any money to buy it for. I've just put the sale of the 24-120mm on hold. My second mirrorless attempt isn't going spectacularly well, and it's increasingly clear to me why Nikon isn't venturing into that area.Hi Jorgen,
I can see you will regret selling your D810.
This lens indeed Looks interesting :thumbup:
Greetings from Vardö in Varanger peninsula.
S
I envy your stay in Vardø. That's much further north than I have ever been in Norway.
jlancasterd
Active member
My Irix Firefly, ordered from Amazon UK, has arrived. First impression is that it is very well made and light enough to carry 'on spec' when on vacation, for those interior shots where the Nikkor 24-120 isn't wide enough.
So far I've only taken 2 or 3 shots in my living room using F8 and hyperfocal focussing. The files from a D5 seem sharp enough when processed in Lightroom, and distortion is well controlled – especially when the profile for the Nikon-mount Zeiss 15mm is applied.
So far I've only taken 2 or 3 shots in my living room using F8 and hyperfocal focussing. The files from a D5 seem sharp enough when processed in Lightroom, and distortion is well controlled – especially when the profile for the Nikon-mount Zeiss 15mm is applied.
jlancasterd
Active member
A couple of shots taken around Boston Lodge Works today with the IRIX 15mm, using F16 and the hyperfocal markings on the lens. Developed in Lightroom using the Zeiss Distagon 15mm ZF.2 profile and tweaked in Photoshop. Surprisingly, for a lens of this type, it seems to slightly overexpose, even when there is plenty of sky in the shot. Handles very nicely – much easier to use than the Samyang 14mm. I think this is a keeper.
The Permanent Way Department's diesel getting some much needed TLC in the paint shop.
Site of the new Heritage Carriages Storage Shed.
The Permanent Way Department's diesel getting some much needed TLC in the paint shop.
Site of the new Heritage Carriages Storage Shed.
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BlinkingEye
New member
Here you go. What I consider to be the first reliable review. Posted with yesterday's date.
Tested on a Canon body but I won't expect a ton different on a Nikon body.
Enjoy.
http://www.lenstip.com/index.php?test=obiektywu&test_ob=486
Tested on a Canon body but I won't expect a ton different on a Nikon body.
Enjoy.
http://www.lenstip.com/index.php?test=obiektywu&test_ob=486
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mjr
Guest
I've had it a while now, using it on the D810 and D500, I'm really liking it, very good for aurora work wide open too. Anything specific you want to know then ask away!
Mat
Mat
jlancasterd
Active member
Irix has just issued Lightroom profles for the Irix 15mm and 11mm lenses, with instructions for installation on both MAC and Windows machines.
See Nikon Rumours for details.
See Nikon Rumours for details.
M
mjr
Guest
Hi Matto
Sorry I didn't see your request before now, I'm only on my laptop so don't have many shots available, this is from the 15mm Irix on the D810, f2.4, ISO3200 at 5 seconds..
Sorry to hear you got a bad copy, I have sold all my Nikon stuff now but my Irix was excellent.
Enjoy Iceland, I run workshops there twice a year and my brother has a house in Akureyri so we travel there a lot, if you have any questions I'd be happy to help if I can.
Mat