New Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 announced (also for MFT)

Press  release:

Irix Cine 45mm T1.5
into the art of cinematography

Irix expands its offer of cinematographic lenses with the new full-frame 45mm T1.5.

Irix, the manufacturer of high-class optics, expands its Cine line by introducing the new 45mm T1.5 lens. This new model is the third full frame cinematographic lens designed for shooting with Ultra HD 8K cinema cameras. The Irix 45mm T1.5 is based on a completely new optical design which includes four elements made of high refraction glass, one extra-low dispersion lens and one aspherical lens. 11 elements in 9 groups deliver crisp details, vibrant colors and an ultra-low – 0,5% distortion. The circular 9-blade iris ensures a pleasant background blur and a smooth adjustment of the T- number from 1.5 to 22. With practically no focus breathing, the Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 is the perfect lens for filming scenes with a natural character.
Press release October 21st, 2019

Irix Cinematic Design
The 45mm T1.5 is the third lens in the Irix Cine line which stands for a perfect combination of advanced technology and modern design. A good example of the Irix smart design is the front housing element which has a diameter of 95mm and a built-in 86mm filter thread. It also provides a magnetic mount for the reversible lens hood and for future Irix Cine accessories.
This synergy is also visible in the shape of the geared rings which have been integrated into the lens housing. The convenience of operating by hand and full compatibility with follow focus systems was a priority in the external design of the lens. You can use any follow focus system you like and position it wherever you want to thanks to a special rotating adaptive ring design. The adaptive ring can be adjusted to any desired position and expose the geared ring to couple with follow focus systems.

 

The Irix Cine line has been carefully deliberated from the start. The focus and aperture rings of all the lenses are aligned at the same height and have the same rotation angle. With the exception of the Irix

150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1, where a longer 270 degrees focus throw is necessary, the rest of the Irix Cine range lenses have ring rotations of 180 degrees for the focus ring and 75 degrees for the aperture ring.

Ready to shoot in any weather conditions
A high-class cinematic lens must work in any atmospheric condition. No matter if you are shooting on burning sand in the Sahara Desert or on the frozen peaks of the Himalayas – the Irix 45mm T1.5 is prepared to not only face it, but also to capture the best image possible. Every time. Enjoy your lens’ reliable construction with rubber seals placed in all the crucial points to ensure protection against rain or dust. Now, you can film anytime, anywhere – and seize the wondrous power of nature.
Your comfort is important! Focus and aperture marks are laser engraved and filled with UV paint. This makes them visible, even in low-light environments.

Versatility and compact in size
Irix Cine lenses are some of the most compact and lightest film lenses covering the full frame format. The housing is made of a lightweight and impact-resistant aluminum-magnesium alloy which has been successfully used and tested in the Irix Blackstone still lenses. Thanks to the low weight (every Irix Cine lens weighs about 1.1 kilograms / 2,4lbs), they can be used on smaller cameras on handheld rigs or stabilizers as well as on professional setups. In order to achieve greater comfort while working with follow focus systems, the Irix Cine lenses are equipped with a lens support foot. Depending on your needs, this support foot can be attached to the lower or upper part of the lens.

Key features of the Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 lens:

● Mid-range focal length with field of view 51,4°
● Suitable for shooting with Ultra HD 8K resolution cameras
● High quality optical elements – 11 elements in 9 groups. HR, XLD, ASP produced in
Japan
● High maximum transmittance value of T1.5 up to T22
● Standardized 0.8 Pitch Mod Cine Gears
● Very low distortion -0.5%
● Sealed construction prepared for all weather conditions
● Compatibility with standard follow-focus systems and lens control motors
● Front filter thread size 86 x 1.0 mm
● Standard 95mm front diameter for cine accessories

● Equipped with a support foot
● Irix Magnetic Mount System
● Focus scale available in metric or imperial units
● Laser engraved markings filled with UV paint
● Durable magnesium-aluminum alloy
● Weight 1.1 kilograms / 2.42lbs

Available mounts
The Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 lens will be available in the four most popular industry mounts: Canon EF, Sony E, Olympus / Panasonic MFT and Arri PL-mount
Price and availability
Price and availability of the Irix Cine 45mm T1.5 lens will be announced soon.

New E-M5III reviews from Gordon Laing, David López and Chris Eyre-Walker

Preorders: Olympus E-M5III at BHphoto, Amazon, GetOlympus, Adorama. In Eu at WexUK.

Chris Eyre-Walker writes:

In September 2019, Olympus asked me if I wanted to test the yet-to-be-released OM-D E-M5 Mark III camera. With less than 2 weeks notice I figured I needed a project that could test not only the camera but also myself.
A project that would show what the camera was capable of and, more importantly, what the camera stands for Freedom and Exploration.

These days, more often than not I get the feeling that the purpose and soul of photography get completely overseen.

I thought I’d set out to create something that went beyond the numbers, stats, and pixel peeping all the keyboard warriors on the Internet always have so much to say about, but instead, go out and just create something.

So, I decided to challenge myself to capture 24 photos in 24h hours that captured the Essence of Belgium, my home country. And then turn around an exhibition of the 24 photos on the following day.

This is the film of this project:

And here  are  two new tests from Gordon Laing and David López:

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