IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine (ft) Overview

Canon EF-Mount 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens by IRIX: Designed for Cinematic Mastery

IRIX specifically crafted the black Canon EF-mount 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens for cine-style image capture, supporting full-frame sensors capable of shooting up to 8K video. This lens integrates several advanced design features, both externally and internally, to deliver an exceptional filming experience.

Externally, the IRIX 30mm T1.5 lens comes with a 95mm front diameter, making it compatible with most standard matte boxes and accessories. It incorporates 0.8 MOD gears that ensure smooth focus and aperture control, ideal for professional cinema rigs. Luminous focus marks in the lens’s feet, which glow in low-light conditions, enhance its ease of use. For added stability and flexibility in rigging, it features two 1/4″-20 mounts to attach a support foot.

Internally, the IRIX 30mm T1.5 uses an 11-blade iris to produce smooth, roundedbokeh effects that enhance defocused backgrounds, contributing to a cinematic aesthetic. The lens is weather-sealed with five internal seals, providing protection against dust, rain, and other harsh elements. Furthermore, to help eliminate aberrations and distortion, the lens includes low-focus breathing and a protective nano-coating, which contributes to the high-quality optics required for professional filmmaking.

Performance Overview

The IRIX Cine 30mm features a design that delivers a classic cinematic look. It uses 13 optical elements to produce crisp, high-quality imagery in resolutions of up to 8K, while minimizing focus breathing. You can achieve excellent performance in low light and beautiful depth of field with the relatively fast T1.5 maximum aperture, and you can stop it down to T16 for greater control. 180° of focus rotation and 75° of iris rotation enable precise handling and detailed adjustments during shooting.

The lens serves as a versatile wide-angle solution, especially suitable for interviews and medium-wide shots. On a full-frame sensor, it provides a broad field of view, while on a cropped sensor, the equivalent focal length is approximately 45mm, making it adaptable for a variety of shooting styles.

Built for functionality and innovation.

The IRIX Cine 30mm excels at creating classic wide-angle shots, delivering vibrant colours, impressive sharpness, and minimal distortion. The design ensures its performance in all weather conditions. Built with rugged durability, the IRIX Cine 30mm can handle adverse environments, such as rain, sand, and dust, making it suitable for shooting in challenging locations like deserts or jungles. The engraved markings on the lens are filled with UV-reactive paint, which makes focussing much easier in difficult lighting situations. Additionally, all IRIX cinema lenses have similar dimensions and weight, facilitating seamless lens changes without having to modify the rest of the setup.

Industry standards guide the lens’s design, which blends traditional optical solutions with modern innovations. It features a 95mm front filter thread and geared 0.8 MOD rings, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of professional accessories. Its construction uses a compact aluminum-magnesium alloy, resulting in a sturdy yet lightweight lens with a 95mm front diameter that fits most matte boxes. Additionally, it includes the front Magnetic Mount System (MMS) for rapid and efficient attachment of filters and hoods.

The lens features an innovative adaptive gear ring that enhances usability. Whether you are an experienced filmmaker or a novice, the adaptive gear ring keeps the lens housing sleek and user-friendly when operating manually, while maintaining full compatibility with professional cine gear.

Compact and versatile design

The compact construction of the IRIX Cine 30mm features an aluminium-magnesium alloy body, combining lightweight convenience with durability for consistent, reliable performance. The front diameter of 95mm ensures the lens fits with most standard accessories, while the integrated Magnetic Mount System (MMS) allows for quick attachment or replacement of filters and lens hoods.

Magnetic Mount System for Effortless Accessories Integration

IRIX Edge magnetic filters and MMS lens hoods, available separately, are compatible with the IRIX Cine lenses featuring the MMS. The IRIX Edge magnetic filters have a unique, threadless design that ensures accessories stay clean and ready for use. Hardened optical glass with a multilayer, antireflective nanocoating makes these filters easy to clean and maintain. Additionally, users can freely stack the MMS filters together, saving space during storage.

FAQs for IRIX’s Canon EF-Mount 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens

1. What type of sensor does the IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens support?

With its design for full-frame sensors and support for resolutions up to 8K, the IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens is ideal for capturing detailed, high-quality cinematic footage.

2. What features make this lens ideal for cine-style shooting?

An 11-blade iris on this lens creates a smooth, rounded bokeh effect. It features low-focus breathing, luminous focus marks, and precise aperture control, which are all critical for professional cine-style filming. The 0.8 MOD gears are also compatible with standard cinema rigs.

3. Is this lens weather-sealed?

Yes, you can shoot reliably in challenging weather thanks to the IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens’s five internal seals that protect it from dust, rain, and other harsh environmental conditions.

4. How does the Magnetic Mount System (MMS) benefit users?

The Magnetic Mount System (MMS) allows you to quickly attach and remove accessories, such as magnetic filters and lens hoods. This ensures quick customisation and keeps your lens ready for action, minimising downtime during shoots.

5. What aperture range is available with this lens?

The IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens has a maximum aperture of T1.5, providing excellent low-light performance, and a minimum aperture of T16, allowing for greater control over the depth of field.

6. Is it possible to use this lens with a cropped sensor camera?

Yes, when used on a cropped sensor camera, the IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens has an equivalent focal length of approximately 45mm, making it versatile for interviews and medium-wide shots.

7. Is this lens compatible with matte boxes and other standard accessories?

The lens has a front diameter of 95mm, which is compatible with most matte boxes and accessories. It also features 0.8 MOD gears that ensure compatibility with standard follow-focus systems used in the professional film industry.

8. How does the 11-blade iris enhance cinematic quality?

The 11-blade iris in the IRIX 30mm T1.5 helps create a smooth, rounded bokeh, resulting in a more cinematic look for out-of-focus areas of your footage. This feature is ideal for adding depth and character to your shots.

9. What materials is the lens constructed from?

The durable aluminium-magnesium alloy that makes up the IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens ensures a sturdy yet lightweight build. This material ensures the lens can withstand demanding shooting conditions without adding excessive weight to your rig.

10. In low-light conditions, are focus marks visible?

Yes, the focus marks on the lens are filled with UV-reactive paint, allowing them to glow in low-light environments. This feature helps ensure accurate focus adjustments during nighttime or low-light shoots.

11. Does the lens feature adaptive gear rings?

Whether you use the lens manually or with cine gear, the adaptive gear ring offers a sleek, user-friendly experience. This makes it suitable for both professional and amateur filmmakers looking for flexibility in their setups.