Irix announced the new Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 Full Frame E-mount lens

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Irix has announced the Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 Full Frame E-mount lens. No info about the price and shipment start.

Press release:

Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1
into the art of cinematography

IRIX, known for high mechanical and optical quality, pleasantly presents the 150mm T 3.0 macro 1:1 – the first of a new cinematography line of the full-frame sensor lenses.

The new line of Irix Cine Lenses is created in close cooperation with professional filmmakers; their ideas and suggestions were an important factor in the design process. The designers earlier experience in the field of photography led us to create new and better solutions for the Irix Cine products.

Proven optics
The Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 is the first lens in a new line of full frame sensor cine lenses, ready for 8K UHD. It’s complex optical system is based on the same optical layout used in the Irix 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1. The lens consists of 12 optical elements arranged in 9 groups, four of which are high refractive index (HR) glass, and three low-dispersion glass (ED). Because of these elements, this lens offers superb high resolution, nearly zero chromatic aberration and has almost no visible distortion (as low as 0,1%). The optical system is equipped with an internal focusing system. The lens was designed to have as little breathing as possible.

Refined mechanics
In the eyes of a camera operator, a good and tough housing is of major importance. Irix is known for fine mechanical constructions, and in the Cine range we pushed this even further, focussing on superb operation ergonomics and a high precision mechanism. Quiet and smooth rotation of the focus ring was achieved thanks to the new MST lens positioning system – created specially for the Irix Cine range. The Multi Start Thread mechanism, in combination with a sealed housing, ensures durable and long-term operation of the lens in various atmospheric conditions even in the most demanding situations. The rotation angle of the focus ring is increased to 270 degrees, which makes focusing easy and accurate at any range. The lens will be available with both metric and imperial markings.

Highest attention has been paid to the aperture mechanism in these optics, where eleven iris blades with rounded edges create great bokeh and sharpness. The Irix Cine 150mm also significantly reduces the diffraction effect when filming at low aperture values. The de-clicked aperture ranges from T3.0 to T32. The aperture ring rotates 75 degrees.

Unique design and well thought-out ergonomics
The Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 lens stands out for it’s great ergonomics and design. The side edges of the focus gear-rings are shielded by a special ring, providing a larger area for better manual handling – whilst still compatible with follow-focus systems. Further information about the Adaptive Ring System will be provided later. The markings on the lens are laser engraved and treated with UV fluorescent paint, to improve the readability in low light conditions.SAR

Prepared for all weather conditions
The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 has been designed as a versatile tool in the hands of a filmmaker, built to withstand various weather conditions. The housing is equipped with several seals to create a barrier for dust, rain and accidental splashes of water. The sealed construction ensures the safety of both the optical lens system and the camera sensor.

Innovation as standard
The exceptional functionality and innovative solutions are a distinctive feature of all Irix products. This lens has been equipped with an unique Magnetic Mount System for accessories. The MMS system allows quick and easy attachment of variety dedicated accessories. The first of the new MMS accessories is the detachable and reversible lens hood (included with a lens). More accessories coming soon.

Created to be part of the cine gear family
Making innovations doesn’t mean we resign from the industry standards. We know how important compatibility is for a filmmaker, with other accessories. Irix Cine lenses have standardized front diameter 95mm for matte box, 86mm front filter thread, unified distance between gear-rings within the whole family range (future developments), standardized 0,8 pitch module gears, unified angles of rotation, and similar weight. The Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 lens is equipped with a removable support foot with a 1/4 thread, which stabilizes the lens when using a follow focus system, and protects the camera mount. The support foot can be attached on the bottom or top of the lens for convenience of use.

Available camera mounts
The new Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1, as well as future Irix Cine lenses, will be offered in following lens mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, MFT and PL.

Price and availability
The price and availability of the Irix Cine 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 lens will be announced shortly.

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Subscribe Amazon Assistant and you save $10 off your first order of $50 or more. This runs on all Amazon stores! Check out these special pages on Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT and Amazon ES.

Ending today:
You save 43% on the Super Topaz bundle (Click here). What’s unique with the deal is that for the first time it includes the new Adjust AI plugin.

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(SR5) This is what Sony could announce on July 17: A new RX camera a new “secret camera which is not APS-C” and the new 35mm f/1.8 FE

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The following info comes from reliable sources. On July 17 Sony will announce at least that gear:

– One new RX camera
– The new 35mm f/1.8 FE
– And a new “secret model” which I have been told is not APS-C..which means it’s not a new A6500 successor

The sources could not confirm if the new secret model is a new FF E-mount camera although it’s “highly likely”. They said Sony Tokyo kept maximum secret on this model.

There could be some more stuff…but that’s not an SR5 rumor yet !

Speculation:
From what I heard the A7sIII is not ready to be on market now…and the A9II neither. So what else could this be?

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UPDATED: Official White House photographer Sheilah Craighead spotted using the Sony A9 at the Kim Jong meeting

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SAR reader Raul sent me these pictures and the following text:
Not sure who she is, but seems to be part of his team considering the exclusive view/location she had when Trump met Kim Jong Un at the DMZ in the Korean Peninsula.
She seems to use at least a pair of a9, 100-400GM, and a 16-35GM
UPDATE: Our reader Nathan just messaged me to tell that this is the Official White House photographer Sheilah Craighead!
 
SAR note: No political comments allowed. We are only here to talk about the gear :)
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Curiosity from Yodobashi store Japan: 4 of the 10 best selling lenses and 5 of the best 10 cameras are for the Sony E-mount system

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Yodobashi store unveiled the 10 best selling lenses in June. We have four E-mount lenses in the list:

First place: Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS (Amazon, Adorama and BHphoto.)
Second place: Tamron 28-75mm F 2.8 Di III RXD (BHphotoAmazon, BuyDig, FocusCamera and Adorama.)
Sixth place: Sony FE 100-400mm GM (BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy.)
Seventh place: Sony FE 16-35mm GM (Bhphoto, Adorama, BestBuy, Focus and Amazon.)

 

UPDATE: 5 of the 10 best selling system cameras are Sonys:

Second place: Sony A7III
Third place: Sony A7III with kit lens
Fourth place: Sony A7rIII
Sixth pace: Silver A6400 kit lens
Tenth place: Sony A6400 with kit lens

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