£691.65/$699
www.irixlens.com
Specifications
Mount: Nikon F (FX), Canon EF, Pentax K
Full-frame: Yes
Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
Angle of view: 89.7º
Autofocus: No
Image stabilisation: No
Max aperture: f/1.4
Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 11
Min focusing distance: 0.3m
Filter size: N/A
Dimensions (L x D): 101x95mm (Canon), 99x95mm (Nikon)
Weight: 830g (Canon), 816g (Nikon)
Combining Swiss precision, Korean ingenuity and Japanese glass, the Irix 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly is built for professional use and promises to deliver sharp images with minimal distortion or aberrations. This super-fast, wide-angle prime is ideal for anything from astrophotography to interiors, landscapes, architecture or even weddings. It benefits from internal focusing, a weather-sealed design and a rigid, durable casing. 15 lens elements in 11 groups include four ultra-low dispersion elements, four high refractive elements and two aspherical elements.
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