A new cine lens hit the market this week and boasts built-in 8K-resolution capabilities and an impressively weather-sealed construction: the Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 lens. This power-packed cine lens has all the features necessary to create stunning, ultra-high-resolution films, including an aperture range of T1.5 to T16. It also promises low focus breathing with an adaptive ring for seamless follow-focusing and a support foot for ultimate steadiness — not to mention Irix’s renowned cine-lens quality.
Even better? The Irix Cine 30mm lens features a long-awaited adjustment to the lens cap. Irix fans requested a flat lens for easy stashing. Now, you can leave your lens upside-down without worrying whether or not it’ll fall over. The Irix Cine 30mm T.15 lens is available for multiple mounts, including Canon EF, ARRI PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, L-mount, Canon RF, and MFT.
Here’s everything we know about the new Irix Cine 30mm lens.
Key Features of the Irix Cine 30mm Lens
Few cine lenses pair stunning shots with a durable build that’s resistant to rain, dust, and sand. You can toss the Irix Cine 30mm T.5 lens in your kit for adventurous trips, from the desert to the jungle (depending on your camera). The quality, speed, and functionality make this great for filmmakers across genres, from documentary to wedding. Key features include:
- 8K resolution ready with full-frame sensor coverage
- Ideal for crop sensors, providing 45mm
- Low focus breathing
- Weather-sealed build
- Front diameter: 95mm
- Compatible with Irix Magnetic Mount System accessories
- Adaptive ring allows for intuitive and seamless follow focus
- Support foot can be used on bottom or top of the lens for steadiness
- Front filter thread: 86mm
- Mount options include: Canon EF, ARRI PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, L-mount, Canon RF and MFT
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.34m
- 11 Irix blades
- Aperture range of T1.5 to T16
- Weather sealing includes four rubber rings
- Weight varies by mount, but is roughly between 2.49 to 2.7 pounds
8K-resolution ready
The Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 lens isn’t just powerful — it’s 8K-resolution ready. If your camera can shoot 8K, this lens is ready for the job. That’s hardly surprising given Irix built this lens to meet the professional film-industry standards. That’s why you see the perfect blend of traditional and modern, from the resolution capabilities to all-weather protection.
Some of the many top cine-lens features includes a front filter thread of 86mm, a standard diameter of 95mm, and geared Mod 0.8M rings to ensure compatibility with the latest and greatest accessories. The brand also included a neutrino coating on this lens, which guarantees color-matching with other Irix lenses for a unified final production.
Primed for all conditions, too
This lens is more than 8K-resolution ready. It’s also road-ready with a rugged and durable construction including rain, sand, and dust resistance. Plus, a new and improved lens cap makes shooting on the go more efficient and damage-free than ever.
Irix listened to customer feedback and made this lens cap flat enough to rest upside-down without wobbling over. It’s also relatively portable with a weight that ranges from 2.4 to 2.7 pounds, depending on the mount.
Works with magnetic-mount system
Irix ensured this new Cine 30mm lens would work seamlessly with its magnetic-mount system — a feature that’s just as appealing as it sounds. This system lets filmmakers speedily add accessories while on the go via a magnetized system. Accessories include everything from magnetic filters to a lens hood, and much more. Plus, Irix ensures all of its cine lenses have a similar dimension and weight so setup is quick and easy.
Versatility across mount types
If this lens piques your interest as a pro filmmaker, you can bet it’s also available to match your camera’s mount. The lens is built for most of the top camera brands with the following mount options: Canon EF, ARRI PL, Sony E, Nikon Z, L-mount, Canon RF and MFT.
The Irix Cine 30mm T1.5 lens is available for purchase at Adorama for $1,195.
