Irix 150mm f2.8 Macro 'Dragonfly'

**newmikey** · 07-23-2022, 05:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

lawn chairs, west field by [

Those are awesome captures!

**pepperberry farm** · 07-23-2022, 05:04 AM

Originally posted by newmikey

Those are awesome captures!

thank you - it is really a great lens (if you don't mind the size of it)...

traderdrew · 07-27-2022, 08:14 PM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-28-2022, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by traderdrew

excellent!

bladerunner6 · 06-29-2023, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by newmikey

I just purchased the Irix 150mm and optically, it truly is a joy! Still have to get used to the precise control at close-focusing distances but I'm getting there. My question is about the focus ring. Although the friction control ring is entirely in the "unlock" position, I find the focus ring a bit stiff, even "crunchy" now and then. Anyone able to set my mind at ease here?

In the meantime first batch handheld during a doggy walk in the park - haven't tried it on my macrorail yet:

I like all of them but the dandelion is spectacular.

bladerunner6 · 06-29-2023, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

The chairs are great but the macro shot is exquisite.

**pepperberry farm** · 06-29-2023, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

The chairs are great but the macro shot is exquisite.

thank you...

**pepperberry farm** · 07-23-2023, 07:17 AM - **1 Like**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-23-2023, 07:18 AM - **1 Like**

**ToddK** · 10-28-2023, 06:17 AM - **4 Likes**

Fall is time for acorns.

07-27-2022, 08:14 PM - 2 Likes	#138
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07-23-2022, 05:00 AM - 1 Like	#136
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,289	Originally posted by pepperberry farm lawn chairs, west field by [ Those are awesome captures!

07-23-2022, 05:04 AM	#137
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	Originally posted by newmikey Those are awesome captures! thank you - it is really a great lens (if you don't mind the size of it)...

07-28-2022, 04:07 AM	#139
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	Originally posted by traderdrew excellent!

06-29-2023, 05:43 PM	#140
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by newmikey I just purchased the Irix 150mm and optically, it truly is a joy! Still have to get used to the precise control at close-focusing distances but I'm getting there. My question is about the focus ring. Although the friction control ring is entirely in the "unlock" position, I find the focus ring a bit stiff, even "crunchy" now and then. Anyone able to set my mind at ease here? In the meantime first batch handheld during a doggy walk in the park - haven't tried it on my macrorail yet: I like all of them but the dandelion is spectacular.

06-29-2023, 05:44 PM	#141
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by pepperberry farm The chairs are great but the macro shot is exquisite.

06-29-2023, 07:13 PM	#142
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster	Originally posted by bladerunner6 The chairs are great but the macro shot is exquisite. thank you...

07-23-2023, 07:17 AM - 1 Like	#143
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster

07-23-2023, 07:18 AM - 1 Like	#144
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,765 Original Poster