Irix 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly

A quality lens that performs brilliantly

- Peter Fenech

£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.