The Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens is a great alternative to 35-50mm focal length lenses, thanks to the unusual focal length, which will make your photos even more creative. It doesn't matter if you are a professional photographer looking for a lens for your next job, or an amateur looking to expand your focal lengths.
Irix 45mm f/1.4 best features:
- Smooth, beautiful bokeh.
- Fast Aperture of f/1.4.
- Internal focusing.
- Weather-sealed construction.
- In-camera aperture control.
- In-camera focus confirmation.
- Compatible with PASM semi-automatic modes.
- Full recording of exposure parameters in EXIF.
- 50-degree field of view.
- Focus Lock.
- 77mm front thread.
- 140-degree focus ring rotation angle.
- Reinforced internal construction.
- Mounts: Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K.
Optical Properties
Are you looking for a new classic focal length lens? Try something new! The 45mm focal length will let you portray the world more creatively than a standard 35mm or 50mm lens. At the same time, a fast aperture of f/1.4 will allow you to effectively separate the subject and background. The Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens was designed to produce sharp images from just f/1.4. Thanks to the 9-rounded aperture blades, the areas outside the depth of field remain smooth with a pleasant depth of field distribution.
Characteristics of the Dragonfly version
- Reinforced internal construction based on metal elements.
- Scratch-resistant lens finish.
- Anti-slip focus ring with a special finish for easy focusing.
- Engraved markings filled with UV reactive paint.
- Excellent sealing to protect against dust and water.
- Rigid case included.
At Irix, we believe that the lens is not just a photographer's tool. The overall impression of the photo creation process is important to us too! The lens just has to be fun. That is why the ergonomics and design of our products are so important to us.
The Dragonfly version is a combination of reinforced metal and composite elements. This combination results in an extremely robust, compact construction, which thanks to internal focusing and numerous seals, remains resistant to adverse weather conditions.
Focus Ring
We know how much you liked the focus ring on the Irix 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 lens, so we decided to use a similar one in our 45mm f/1.4. After rigorous testing, we have developed a ring material characterized by high mechanical strength and resistance to adverse conditions. Special texturing allows for reliable and precise focus pulling, and a dedicated embossing allows you to feel the ring’s position, making focusing even easier.
Focus Lock
Focus Lock allows you to lock the focus ring in a specific position. This is especially useful when we want to maintain a specific distance to the subject (zone-focusing), or we want to maintain perfect focus on infinity when shooting landscape photography.
Ready for Anything
A high-quality lens must be ready to work in all conditions. Therefore, the design of the Irix 45mm f/1.4 lens leaves nothing behind - this is a premium lens; the construction of which only the best materials were used. The guarantee of operation in all conditions is provided by a sealing system located in key areas of the lens, as well as internal focusing. These properties not only allow you to work in difficult conditions, but also guarantee the cleanliness of the camera’s mirror chamber as well as the sensor itself.
Available Mounts
The Irix 45mm f/1.4 will be available with:
- Nikon F,
- Canon EF,
- Pentax K.
Price and Availability
The release date of the lens and its price is not yet known and will be announced at a later date.