IRIX 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens (Canon EF, Feet)

Irix 30mm T1.5 EF Standard

The Irix 30mm T1.5 Cine Lens (Canon EF, Feet) is a high-performance standard cine prime lens engineered for professional digital cinematography. This lens offers a natural field of view on full-frame sensors, making it an ideal choice for interviews, narrative scenes, and commercial filmmaking. With its fast T1.5 aperture and robust construction, it provides cinematographers with the creative freedom to capture stunning images in any lighting condition.

This standard prime features a fully weather-sealed housing, allowing for reliable operation in extreme environments. The optical design is optimized to minimize distortion and lens breathing, ensuring consistent framing during focus pulls. With unified gear positions and a Magnetic Mount System for filters, it provides the technical authority and efficiency required for high-stakes professional production, ensuring a seamless workflow and a consistent cinematic visual signature for every project on EF-mount systems.

Irix 30mm T1.5 Specifications

• Focal length: 30–30 mm equivalent coverage.
• Maximum aperture: T1.5 across the zoom range.
• Minimum focusing distance: 1.12 ft (0.34 m).
• 13 Elements in 11 Groups with aspherical and ED glass construction.
• Fully weather-sealed for outdoor shooting environments.
• Best Application: Natural Perspective Interviews and Narrative Dialogue.
• Mount type: Canon EF compatible with Professional DSLRs and Cine Cameras.
• 2-Year Limited Warranty

Canon EF 30mm Standard Cine

Deployed in hundreds of real production counts for professional television and film, the Irix 30mm has proven its reliability. Technical measurements confirm the T1.5 transmission provides consistent exposure and professional subject isolation. Industry endorsement from high-end cinematographers confirms its status as an authoritative tool for full-frame digital cinema, satisfying the most demanding technical standards for 8K resolution and series-wide color consistency.

Aspherical and ED Optical Construction

The technical definition using specialized aspherical and extra-low dispersion elements reduces spherical aberration and color fringing significantly. Improved resolution ensures high contrast such as razor-sharp edge-to-edge clarity in every frame. Professional cinematographers benefit from this construction when filming close-up dialogue. This precise engineering ensures that digital sensors capture realistic skin tones and textures with absolute accuracy for professional grading and high-end visual storytelling applications.

T1.5 High-Speed Aperture Implementation

The fast T1.5 aperture behavior enables superior exposure control in low-light environments without introducing digital grain. High-quality circular bokeh creates beautiful background separation for aesthetic narrative shots. Narrative filmmakers such as commercial directors rely on this feature for creating a professional look. This large aperture allows for extreme shallow depth-of-field control, providing a cinematic aesthetic that isolates subjects effectively from distracting backgrounds with creamy textures.

Professional Cine Gear Focus System

The manual focus system provides smooth and predictable focusing for professional cine workflows. Industry-standard 0.8 MOD gears improve consistency for focus-pulling tasks on busy sets. Professional crews benefit especially in scripted narrative scenes where timing is essential. The 180-degree focus rotation provides ample space for fine-tuning focus during complex camera movements and tracking shots, ensuring every transition is perfectly timed and sharp for the professional narrative.

Durable Weather-Sealed Metal Chassis

The lens weighs 2.6 lb (1.2 kg) with a barrel length of 4.1 in (105 mm). The magnesium and aluminum housing adds durability for heavy-duty production environments and field use. Rental houses value this when providing equipment for long shoots. Its standardized Magnetic Mount System allows for quick matte-less filter swaps, making it an efficient choice for small crews and fast-paced commercial production environments globally.

Canon EF Mount Compatibility Adaptability

The Canon EF mount attaches to professional Canon DSLRs and dedicated digital cinema cameras. Industry-standard mount compatibility enables secure camera mounting and optical alignment for high-end rigs. Production houses often use adapters for mirrorless workflows on modern systems. This robust mount ensures that the lens remains perfectly centered and stable, even when using heavy lens support systems and high-torque wireless focus motors during dynamic capture.

Professional Standard Prime Deployment

The 30mm capability supports natural-perspective tasks for professional directors of photography and cinematographers. Low distortion reduces spatial distortion in tight work settings and interview locations. Commercial cinematography thrives with this optical setup because it delivers repeatable results. This deployment is ideal for character-driven narratives, fashion cinematography, and any production requiring the natural compression and professional bokeh effects of a standard prime lens.

Irix 30mm Cine Maintenance Protocol

Correct cleaning with microfiber cloths prevents abrasion on multi-coated optics and front glass elements. Hard-shell case storage keeps optics impact-protected during transportation to various film sets. Pro Tip: Keep the front magnetic cap on when not in use for long-term reliability and dust prevention. Includes a 2-year limited warranty for professional peace of mind, covering all optical and mechanical components for years of production.