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**Tas** · 09-02-2016, 04:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Weevil

Ho! Yeah!
I think you are right!

Irix 11mm f/4 lens is coming next | Photo Rumors

Interview with IRIX - new 15mm f/2.4 lens makers (11mm, 4.0 is coming soon) - DIY Photography

I could live with a good 11mm instead for sure!

Thought you'd appreciate this bit of news.

http://photorumors.com/2016/09/02/irix-11mm-f4-full-frame-lens-for-dslr-came...oRumors.com%29

Tas

**BROO** · 09-02-2016, 10:40 PM

Some new information on the Irix 15mm f2.4. Image look okay to me.

Vidvinkel Irix 15/2,4 Blackstone f

Paul the Sunman · 09-02-2016, 11:21 PM

Available in Germany and France too: EUR650 for the Blackstone, EUR450 for the firefly. I find the EUR200 difference a little surprising, given they are the same lens inside.

**BROO** · 09-02-2016, 11:36 PM

That is lower than recommended retail price. I have been keen on a UWA lens for some time now. I don't know who the distributor is here in Australia but if the positive reviews keep coming I may buy one for my K1 later this year. I think they have a strategy to take sales from both Samyang and Zeiss . This reviewer indicates performance similar to Zeiss. Time will tell.... If you hear of any good deals please keep me informed?

Paul the Sunman · 09-03-2016, 12:05 AM

Yes, it may well be the best option of the current manual UWA lenses for Pentax FF. I will be watching it closely.

Of course, Pentax does have a "Large Aperture UWA Single Focus Lens" on the roadmap for 2017 (presumably AF). I may hang out for that ... whatever it turns out to be. Though honestly, I'm not sure I really need "wide aperture" in UWA. I never felt restricted by the f/4 of the DA15 on APS-C. Indeed, I hugely appreciate its compactness.

repaap · 09-03-2016, 12:42 AM

I really liked those pictures. No distortion to speak of. Lovely bokeh too If I compare my SY14 to this. I look what prize it catches and sell my 14...

melander · 09-03-2016, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by BROO

Some new information on the Irix 15mm f2.4. Image look okay to me.

Vidvinkel Irix 15/2,4 Blackstone f

Always fun to see ones hometown in cyberphotos review

Cyril_K5 · 09-05-2016, 03:45 PM

I just asked them about the K-mount availability for this lens and I got this answer (today):
"
The Pentax K-mount version will be ready for sell by the end of this month.

Yours sincerely,
Tim Graff
"

I saw this lens at the photography show, it looks very solidly made, is weather sealed and the focus ring is smooth like a baby's b... I think it will be on my shopping list to replace my Samyang 14mm...

pakinjapan · 09-05-2016, 05:10 PM

they have had recommended retail prices up on their web site for some time already.
Irix. Prepare for more

695 EUR for Irix Blackstone
475 EUR for Irix Firefly

---------- Post added 09-06-16 at 09:12 AM ----------

Originally posted by Cyril_K5

I saw this lens at the photography show, it looks very solidly made, is weather sealed and the focus ring is smooth like a baby's b... I think it will be on my shopping list to replace my Samyang 14mm...

did you get to test it? me too very interesting in this lens.

Cyril_K5 · 09-05-2016, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by pakinjapan

they have had recommended retail prices up on their web site for some time already.
Irix. Prepare for more

695 EUR for Irix Blackstone
475 EUR for Irix Firefly

---------- Post added 09-06-16 at 09:12 AM ----------

did you get to test it? me too very interesting in this lens.

I saw it mounted on a Canon body but just looked through the viewfinder. If you Google it, you will see that a few tests have been done with Canon and Nikon bodies

i5_david · 09-06-2016, 03:41 AM

Then I think I will skip the 14mm Samyang (and wait for the 20mm

)
This IRIX Copy seems to be a REALLY good lens and for that money... boy!!!

**Tas** · 09-06-2016, 03:07 PM

There'a also a correction on an article regarding the 11 f4 in this link too: Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens now shipping, still no word on the 11mm f/4 lens | Photo Rumors

Mistral75 · 09-07-2016, 01:01 AM

Originally posted by Tas

There'a also a correction on an article regarding the 11 f4 in this link too: Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens now shipping, still no word on the 11mm f/4 lens | Photo Rumors

An excerpt:

Originally posted by TH Swiss AG:

“The Irix 15mm f/2.4, both the Blackstone and the Firefly versions, is ready for sale”, announces TH Swiss Company. Starting from today, first deliveries of products have been shipped to distributors and retailers. Soon the customers will be able to enjoy the quality of Irix.

(...)

Both versions are available for Canon EF and Nikon F cameras. By the end of September there will be also a Pentax K mount available.

copland35 · 09-07-2016, 08:32 AM

Intriguing... At least they're catering for Pentax. Let's see the image quality...

awscreo · 09-07-2016, 08:37 AM

I love the design of the lens, especially in the metal version. Hope these guys are successful and continue making cool glass.

09-02-2016, 04:02 PM - 1 Like	#241
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	An update Originally posted by Weevil Ho! Yeah! I think you are right! Irix 11mm f/4 lens is coming next \| Photo Rumors Interview with IRIX - new 15mm f/2.4 lens makers (11mm, 4.0 is coming soon) - DIY Photography I could live with a good 11mm instead for sure! Thought you'd appreciate this bit of news. http://photorumors.com/2016/09/02/irix-11mm-f4-full-frame-lens-for-dslr-came...oRumors.com%29 Tas

09-02-2016, 10:40 PM	#242
BROO Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 656	[Merged from separate thread] Irix 15mm f2.4 Some new information on the Irix 15mm f2.4. Image look okay to me. Vidvinkel Irix 15/2,4 Blackstone f Last edited by BigMackCam; 09-03-2016 at 06:58 AM.

09-06-2016, 03:07 PM	#252
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Irix 15mm is now shipping There'a also a correction on an article regarding the 11 f4 in this link too: Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens now shipping, still no word on the 11mm f/4 lens \| Photo Rumors

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09-02-2016, 11:21 PM	#243
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Available in Germany and France too: EUR650 for the Blackstone, EUR450 for the firefly. I find the EUR200 difference a little surprising, given they are the same lens inside.

09-02-2016, 11:36 PM	#244
BROO Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 656	That is lower than recommended retail price. I have been keen on a UWA lens for some time now. I don't know who the distributor is here in Australia but if the positive reviews keep coming I may buy one for my K1 later this year. I think they have a strategy to take sales from both Samyang and Zeiss . This reviewer indicates performance similar to Zeiss. Time will tell.... If you hear of any good deals please keep me informed?

09-03-2016, 12:05 AM	#245
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	Yes, it may well be the best option of the current manual UWA lenses for Pentax FF. I will be watching it closely. Of course, Pentax does have a "Large Aperture UWA Single Focus Lens" on the roadmap for 2017 (presumably AF). I may hang out for that ... whatever it turns out to be. Though honestly, I'm not sure I really need "wide aperture" in UWA. I never felt restricted by the f/4 of the DA15 on APS-C. Indeed, I hugely appreciate its compactness.

09-03-2016, 12:42 AM	#246
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	I really liked those pictures. No distortion to speak of. Lovely bokeh too If I compare my SY14 to this. I look what prize it catches and sell my 14...

09-03-2016, 06:36 AM	#247
melander Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sweden, Umea Posts: 876	Originally posted by BROO Some new information on the Irix 15mm f2.4. Image look okay to me. Vidvinkel Irix 15/2,4 Blackstone f Always fun to see ones hometown in cyberphotos review

09-05-2016, 03:45 PM	#248
Cyril_K5 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 73	I just asked them about the K-mount availability for this lens and I got this answer (today): " The Pentax K-mount version will be ready for sell by the end of this month. Yours sincerely, Tim Graff " I saw this lens at the photography show, it looks very solidly made, is weather sealed and the focus ring is smooth like a baby's b... I think it will be on my shopping list to replace my Samyang 14mm...

09-05-2016, 05:10 PM	#249
pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	they have had recommended retail prices up on their web site for some time already. Irix. Prepare for more 695 EUR for Irix Blackstone 475 EUR for Irix Firefly ---------- Post added 09-06-16 at 09:12 AM ---------- Originally posted by Cyril_K5 I saw this lens at the photography show, it looks very solidly made, is weather sealed and the focus ring is smooth like a baby's b... I think it will be on my shopping list to replace my Samyang 14mm... did you get to test it? me too very interesting in this lens.

09-05-2016, 11:54 PM	#250
Cyril_K5 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 73	Originally posted by pakinjapan they have had recommended retail prices up on their web site for some time already. Irix. Prepare for more 695 EUR for Irix Blackstone 475 EUR for Irix Firefly ---------- Post added 09-06-16 at 09:12 AM ---------- did you get to test it? me too very interesting in this lens. I saw it mounted on a Canon body but just looked through the viewfinder. If you Google it, you will see that a few tests have been done with Canon and Nikon bodies

09-06-2016, 03:41 AM	#251
i5_david Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 332	Then I think I will skip the 14mm Samyang (and wait for the 20mm ) This IRIX Copy seems to be a REALLY good lens and for that money... boy!!!

09-07-2016, 01:01 AM	#253
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Tas There'a also a correction on an article regarding the 11 f4 in this link too: Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens now shipping, still no word on the 11mm f/4 lens \| Photo Rumors An excerpt: Originally posted by TH Swiss AG: “The Irix 15mm f/2.4, both the Blackstone and the Firefly versions, is ready for sale”, announces TH Swiss Company. Starting from today, first deliveries of products have been shipped to distributors and retailers. Soon the customers will be able to enjoy the quality of Irix. (...) Both versions are available for Canon EF and Nikon F cameras. By the end of September there will be also a Pentax K mount available.

09-07-2016, 08:32 AM	#254
copland35 New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 10	Intriguing... At least they're catering for Pentax. Let's see the image quality...

09-07-2016, 08:37 AM	#255
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	I love the design of the lens, especially in the metal version. Hope these guys are successful and continue making cool glass.

Irix 15mm f/2,4 for full frame K-mount

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