Victor
Canon EOS 7D Mark II APS-C Lenses
Irix 11mm f/4.0: Very impressive lens
Last few years I was looking for ultra-wide lens to help me in real estate photography. Sometimes the rooms to be shot were so small so I could'n use my 15-30/2.8 and I had to proceed with 16mm fish-eye. And since I've got this Irix 11/4 and made few test shots, I have no regrets. It's perfect for any tiny place and doesn't bend the walls. The lens is sharp at 4. Being swithed to f11, it doesn't need to be focused at all. What really surprised me was an ability to take street photos. Just for fun I brought this lens to a local city event and use it for candid photography. To get a good picture I had to be VERY close to the subject. And what I did find that the people don't get scary when photographer stays within 1 meter. They think the camera was pointed somewhere out. And, what is more important, you don't need to lose time for viewfinder's look and focusing, just point and shoot.
4x2WagonFamily
Canon EOS 7D Mark II APS-C Lenses
Irix 45mm f/1.4 Dragonfly for Canon EF: Amazing quality, but heavy lens.
No auto focus available. Very heavy. Amazing picture and video quality.
Mike
Canon EOS 7D Mark II APS-C Lenses
Irix 15mm f/2.4: Great Lens!
Bought this to do wide night astro images... Haven't had a chance to use it for that yet, but in general shooting the quality is great. It can even make for some fun creative shots... I have been shooting with it on a 5DmkIII... I have not had issues with the flairs that some report. I am finding you have to have light hit at just the right angle to cause a flair and a slight recompose is all it takes to remove...
John
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 15mm f/2.4: Very Sharp with barely any distortion
i was looking for a budget wide angle lens with little to no distortion and found this gem. there is no distortion, it is sharp, handles well, and is everything that im looking for. i highly recommend it over the Samyang or any other alternative manual focus lens.
Will F.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 150mm f/2.8 Dragonfly Macro 1:1: Sharp, Rock-solid, Beautiful
I highly recommend this lens for anyone interested in macro photography. It's sharp, easy to use, and very well constructed -- not to mention beautiful. It *can* also be used for portraits, but bear in mind it's manual-focus-only with a very narrow depth of field. A bit heavy for handheld shots, but no more so than other lenses in its class.
John
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 15mm f/2.4: Sharp and Solid Build
I LOVE the way this lens feels! Solid build and smooth focus. Upgraded to the Irix 15mm from a Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 and couldn't be happier. The focus has a small stop or indent at infinity which I have found very accurate for astrophotography. No more hunting for infinity with my old Rokinon 14mm! My new Irix Blackstone arrived packaged in a metal box inside of the cardboard box AND included a nice protective travel case.
Jose
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 11mm f/4.0: Wide Angle Wonder
I'm LOVING this lens. The only thing is I have to get used to Manual Focus since I've been spoiled by Auto Focus for so many years (and my eyesight ain't so young anymore) but that's a minor me thing...this lens delivers spectacular wide angle shots at an amazing price.
sam the paddler
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 15mm f/2.4: Surprising Image Quality, Great Design
I got this lens to replace the original Samyang 14mm for five reasons: 1. The severe moustache curvalinear distortion of the Samyang was a problem, requiring special software to correct. The Irix distortion is moderate and easily corrected via photoshop RAW (9.1) 2. The Manual stop down of the Samyang w/0 preset stops was also awkward and difficult due to dark viewfinder image when stopped down. The Irix only stops down for the exposure meaning you always focus wide open. 3. The image quality is very good even at the corners, comparable to much more expensive lenses. 4. The removable lens hood with port AND being able to use 95mm filters 5. All this for $400.00 (OK more after Canadian currency exchange) makes this lens an exceptionally good deal!
Spectre180
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 15mm f/2.4: Awesome glass
First thing to surprise me was the packaging, an Irix branded cardboard box, containing a metal box in which the lens, some foam inserts and a lens case were enclosed. No handle on the lens case but nice nonetheless. Quality of the lens is great, first thing I checked was focus with it locked at infinity - no issues there, I thought I may have to adjust it after reading other reviews but this lens was spot on. Heading out camping to some remote lakes in a few weeks where I will really put this lens to the test, but first impressions are favourable.
MICHAEL D.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 15mm f/2.4: Love it.
Got this lens for astrophotography work but have used it for some wide angle shots of a recent wildfire here in California. I am in love with this lens. Super sharp.
Marc
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 11mm f/4.0: Great wide angle
For about a test I've been reading reviews and researching this lens, it's almost the size of my Nikon 14-24, the from element is very bulky and overall the lens is well made. I've been playing around with the lens for a few weeks now, overall well made. , and extremely pleased with it. Manual focus at F4 and 11mm is surprising easy, the DoF is not a problem at all. Well packaged and nice hard case supplied I would definitely buy the lens again, I brought the blackstone version with metal casing.
Chris
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 11mm f/4.0: Tremendous build and optical quality
I bought the blackstone and the nice integration with the Pentax k1mk2 and SR makes it a winning combination. Optical quality is tremendous for this cost of lens, the way it handles is really really nice. Focus ring is not to stiff or to loose, just right. Focus lock is a nice feature and the minimum focus distance is 1 foot. Pretty amazing for tight perspectives in the industrial work I do
Parth
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 150mm f/2.8 Dragonfly Macro 1:1: best
awesome
Dennis
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 11mm f/4.0: Wonderful lens
I have been swapping lenses and have replaced all of them with the exception of this incredible ultra wide angle lens. The packaging is very unique and the lens will surely outlive me. I am using it on a Canon EOS R6 with the control ring adapter.
Kathleen H.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 15mm f/2.4: Must have for astrophotography
Great for astrophotography and landscape shooting.
Kanner
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 11mm f/4.0: Wide eye photography
Great landscape lens. Almost 120 degree view. Would also be great for churches, museums, etc. Sharp, a little heavy but well worth the price.
Richard
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 45mm f/1.4 Dragonfly: Great prime lens
Very sharp and focus lens. I use it on my Canon T4i and my newer 80D. It works nicely with both. Have a new puppy so need a fast lens which works in low light.
Lin
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 150mm f/2.8 Dragonfly Macro 1:1: Crisp macro images!
This lens is all I anticipated. Images are sharp and I love using it for focus stacking. Before buying I had borrowed a Nikon 105mm micro/macro, a Laowa 90mm macro, and this same model Irix. The borrowed Irix produced visibly crisper images, and this one that I just purchased does the same - excellent quality images.
Joseph
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 150mm f/2.8 Dragonfly Macro 1:1: Nice lens
The images are great and the focusing is wonderful - very precise.
Jeffrey G.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II Lenses
Irix 11mm f/4.0: Love for long exposure and astrophotography!
I already own the 15mm Firefly and couldn't wait to add the 11mm Firefly to my kit. I loved it so far for long exposure and astrophotography. I use it on my 80D, so it's focal lengthis a bit more that the 11mm, but it still works great for what I use it for.