Irix Dragonfly 150mm Macro

Mistral75 · 09-19-2018, 08:48 AM - **2 Likes**

Since yesterday Irix have posted three video teasers on their YouTube channel:

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The third one reveals the Dragonfly is a lens. Photo Rumors goes one step further and 'guesses' that this lens is a 150mm macro lens. Pretty educated guess I would say, considering that the image below (found on their website: Third Irix Dragonfly lens teaser - Photo Rumors) does not come from the video...

Considering that the two lenses already launched by TH Swiss AG under the Irix trademark are available in Pentax KA mount, I chose to post the above in this section.

Last edited by Mistral75; 09-24-2018 at 01:39 AM.

fsge · 09-19-2018, 08:53 AM

That would be good news for Pentax users who are snobbed by sigma...
Irix lenses come with no AF right?

Mistral75 · 09-19-2018, 09:11 AM - **1 Like**

Right. Irix lenses are KA lenses, not KAF. So far (but I don't think their first autofocus lens would be a macro lens).

IgorZ · 09-19-2018, 09:18 AM

I really like my Irix 15mm, so would be interested in what they present now...

taktoon · 09-19-2018, 09:26 AM

At last some news! Maybe we should divide news&rumors into two separate sections.

Mistral75 · 09-19-2018, 09:27 AM

It's still a rumour though...

repaap · 09-19-2018, 10:14 AM - **2 Likes**

It could be great option for macro. No AF really needed there.

beholder3 · 09-19-2018, 10:28 AM - **1 Like**

I have not understood the need for anything between a autofocus DFA 100 mm Macro (which you can use the x1,4 converter with) and a DA* 300, for which you can also use a x1,4 converter and also can use a 25mm distance ring (with full AF).
The latter combination provides a huge working distance if required.

The Irix also seems to be huge compared to the DFA 100. The DFA 100 also works well as a portrait lens.

I once tried a new Sigma 200mm macro, but sent it back.

Klaus · 09-19-2018, 10:48 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by beholder3

I have not understood the need for anything between a autofocus DFA 100 mm Macro (which you can use the x1,4 converter with) and a DA* 300, for which you can also use a x1,4 converter and also can use a 25mm distance ring (with full AF).
The latter combination provides a huge working distance if required.

The Irix also seems to be huge compared to the DFA 100. The DFA 100 also works well as a portrait lens.

I once tried a new Sigma 200mm macro, but sent it back.

Depends on your needs. For big insects the 300 + TC is a good option. But for smaller animals it's scale of 0,36 is not enough. And the working distance of the 100 frequently makes that you don't get the shot (animal flew away).

I normally use the F100 and the DA*300 for macro of insects, both almost always with the TC 1,4x. To have the option of scale of 1:1 with 150mm, and 1,4 with the TC added, is interesting for me.

Cheers - Klaus

Mike.P® · 09-19-2018, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by beholder3

I once tried a new Sigma 200mm macro, but sent it back.

I know Sigma do a 150mm and 180mm macro but was unaware they did a 200mm.

Ishpuini · 09-19-2018, 11:28 AM - **1 Like**

Between my DFA100/2.8 and my Sigma EX180/3.5 I don't really need a 150mm macro, but I might be tempted if the max aperture would be interesting and if they would offer a WR package. Perhaps they might go beyond 1:1, that might be something too, esp given the working distance at 150mm.

Irix is a planned stop on my photokina itinerary anyway, so I'm hoping I'll have it in my hands soon, regardless what it is...

Wim

fsge · 09-19-2018, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by Ishpuini

Perhaps they might go beyond 1:1, that might be something too, esp given the working distance at 150mm.
Wim

Fully agree, beyond 1:1 would boost their sales

awscreo · 09-19-2018, 12:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Well, any new lens with K mount support is good news right? More choice > less choice

**erikro** · 09-19-2018, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

Well, any new lens with K mount support is good news right? More choice > less choice

Right.

sculptor666 · 09-19-2018, 01:05 PM

irix seems to be choosing wisely... offering ff lenses that no one else does for k mount, with aperture control. i already have the sigma 180mm macro though.

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09-19-2018, 08:53 AM	#2
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	That would be good news for Pentax users who are snobbed by sigma... Irix lenses come with no AF right?

09-19-2018, 09:11 AM - 1 Like	#3
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	Right. Irix lenses are KA lenses, not KAF. So far (but I don't think their first autofocus lens would be a macro lens).

09-19-2018, 09:18 AM	#4
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	I really like my Irix 15mm, so would be interested in what they present now...

09-19-2018, 09:26 AM	#5
taktoon Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 605	At last some news! Maybe we should divide news&rumors into two separate sections.

09-19-2018, 09:27 AM	#6
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527 Original Poster	It's still a rumour though...

09-19-2018, 10:14 AM - 2 Likes	#7
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	It could be great option for macro. No AF really needed there.

09-19-2018, 10:28 AM - 1 Like	#8
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	I have not understood the need for anything between a autofocus DFA 100 mm Macro (which you can use the x1,4 converter with) and a DA* 300, for which you can also use a x1,4 converter and also can use a 25mm distance ring (with full AF). The latter combination provides a huge working distance if required. The Irix also seems to be huge compared to the DFA 100. The DFA 100 also works well as a portrait lens. I once tried a new Sigma 200mm macro, but sent it back.

09-19-2018, 10:48 AM - 3 Likes	#9
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Murcia, Spain Photos: Gallery Posts: 100	Originally posted by beholder3 I have not understood the need for anything between a autofocus DFA 100 mm Macro (which you can use the x1,4 converter with) and a DA* 300, for which you can also use a x1,4 converter and also can use a 25mm distance ring (with full AF). The latter combination provides a huge working distance if required. The Irix also seems to be huge compared to the DFA 100. The DFA 100 also works well as a portrait lens. I once tried a new Sigma 200mm macro, but sent it back. Depends on your needs. For big insects the 300 + TC is a good option. But for smaller animals it's scale of 0,36 is not enough. And the working distance of the 100 frequently makes that you don't get the shot (animal flew away). I normally use the F100 and the DA*300 for macro of insects, both almost always with the TC 1,4x. To have the option of scale of 1:1 with 150mm, and 1,4 with the TC added, is interesting for me. Cheers - Klaus

09-19-2018, 10:57 AM	#10
Mike.P® Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Milton, Hampshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,154	Originally posted by beholder3 I once tried a new Sigma 200mm macro, but sent it back. I know Sigma do a 150mm and 180mm macro but was unaware they did a 200mm.

09-19-2018, 11:28 AM - 1 Like	#11
Ishpuini Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,727	Between my DFA100/2.8 and my Sigma EX180/3.5 I don't really need a 150mm macro, but I might be tempted if the max aperture would be interesting and if they would offer a WR package. Perhaps they might go beyond 1:1, that might be something too, esp given the working distance at 150mm. Irix is a planned stop on my photokina itinerary anyway, so I'm hoping I'll have it in my hands soon, regardless what it is... Wim

09-19-2018, 12:15 PM	#12
fsge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Genf Posts: 1,138	Originally posted by Ishpuini Perhaps they might go beyond 1:1, that might be something too, esp given the working distance at 150mm. Wim Fully agree, beyond 1:1 would boost their sales

09-19-2018, 12:23 PM - 2 Likes	#13
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Well, any new lens with K mount support is good news right? More choice > less choice

09-19-2018, 12:28 PM	#14
erikro Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ølgod, Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 135	Originally posted by awscreo Well, any new lens with K mount support is good news right? More choice > less choice Right.

09-19-2018, 01:05 PM	#15
sculptor666 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Photos: Gallery Posts: 675	irix seems to be choosing wisely... offering ff lenses that no one else does for k mount, with aperture control. i already have the sigma 180mm macro though.