Optimized for close-up shooting, the Sony E-mount 150mm f/2.8 Macro Dragonfly Lens from IRIX is a sharp telephoto prime featuring a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification and a 1.1' minimum focusing distance for photographing nearby subjects. A bright f/2.8 maximum aperture enables working in a variety of lighting conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field for isolating subject matter. The 12 element, nine group optical design features a Neutrino coating, which helps to suppress lens flare and ghosting in order to achieve higher contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

Complementing the optical assets is a robust physical construction, dubbed Dragonfly, which incorporates extensive weather sealing to guard against dust and moisture. This manual focus lens also features printed focus distance and depth of field scales to benefit fast and accurate focusing, and a rounded 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth bokeh quality. Additionally, the included tripod collar has an Arca-type compatible foot for seamless compatibility with a variety of tripod heads.

Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/32    Sharp Telephoto Macro Lens    1:1 Magnification, 1.1' Minimum Focus    Neutrino Coating    Manual Focus Design with Focus Lock    Depth of Field and Focus Distance Scales    Dragonfly Weather-Sealed Construction    Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm

Medium telephoto prime is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras but is also suitable for APS-C models, where it will provide a 225mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in a variety of lighting conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field.

Ideal for macro shooting, this lens offers a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 1.1' to suit working with close-up subjects.

A Neutrino coating has been applied to limit lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity.

Manual focus design is benefitted by a positive focus lock mechanism to secure your focus position at any point to limit unwanted shifting of focus.

Depth of field scale benefits using hyperfocal and pre-focus techniques.

Included tripod collar features an Arca-type-compatible foot for greater tripod head compatibility.

Dragonfly finish incorporates weather sealing to guard against dust and moisture.

Rounded 11-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it true that with this lens and my really right stuff ball head and tripod, I will need no special plate to hold it in?

A: That is correct.

Q: 2. What is the warranty period and whether the warranty is valid in India?

A: The limited warranty is valid for 1-year from date of purchase and is only valid in its intended region of sale, which in this case is the US.

Q: 3. Include front and rear lens caps? Case?

A: In the Box IRIX 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 Lens for Pentax K Front Lens Cap IRIX Rear Cap for Pentax K-Mount Lenses Lens Hood Tripod Collar Hard Lens Case Limited 2-Year Warranty

Q: 4. Just received my lens. Is anyone experiencing noise when changing the aperture?

A: There should not be a loud noise when changing the aperture. Sometimes they can make very quiet noises if changing a lot, say from f2.8-f10, but should be ok.

Q: 5. Is the foot on the collar arca swiss compatible?

A: Yes this lens has an Arca-type compatible foot

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with the Nikon Z6, using the FTZ adapter?

A: The manual focus IRIX 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 Lens for Nikon F is compatible with the Nikon Z6 when using the FTZ adapter.

Q: 7. Will the Tripod Collar fit the Sirui Ball Head K-30X?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the K30X ball head.

Q: 8. Will this lens work with (TTL) metering with SB700?

A: Yes, it will be ttl with the sb700.

Q: 9. how does this lens compare to the Sigma 150 2.8 macro os ?

A: The IRIX 150mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 Lens is a weather resistant manual focus Macro lens with sharp glass and a haze coating to create more contrast in the images. The 1.1" minimum focusing distance for the IRIX lens is similar to the 1.25" for the Sigma lens. The Sigma APO Macro 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens is a auto focus lens with a image stabilization, in a well built, (not as weather resistant as the IRIX), lens body. The Sigma specs say: " The optical design employs three SLD elements to virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color rendering. A Super Multi-Layer Coating has also been applied for greater contrast when working in strong lighting conditions" Both lenses will work fine for macro photography, the Sigma is autofocus, more durable and offers more edge sharpness. The IRIX focuses closer and cost a bit less.

Q: 10. Is there some reason that this is not listed as a "Portrait lens"? Seems like it would be marketed for that as well, considering the Focal Length and Large aperture. Makes me suspicious about the image quality.

A: This is a low (looks like nearly zero) distortion lens with 1:1 true macro capabilities. Of course you could use it as a portrait and it will, no doubt, be tack sharp giving pleasant bokeh with the 11 blade round aperture shooting at f/2.8. But it is more than just a portrait lens (on a full frame...a crop frame may be too tight), it is a true macro lens which requires exacting optics and 1:1 magnification or better. In other words, on a FF camera, this lens would be fine for portraits.