Irix 150mm Cinema Macro Lens Review 

Oh the opening sequences you could shoot with this thing... I might have to get one...

Yup absolutely. A macro just allows a much closer focus.

They are all lined up. It’s pretty magical

Hey Arlo, The Irix 150 is exceptionally sharp. I am really impressed with it. I’ve not personally shot with the Sony 90 but I have seen a lot shot with it and it is really nice as well. The advantage you’ll have with the Sony is the autofocus. The disadvantage with the Sony will be the autofocus :) - Sadly tracking in macro, its not stellar at. Now, comes the interesting part. Depending on what you are doing with CS, with that long of a lens and macro, you can run into seeing the motor movements. That is easy to remove with post stabilization, but its something to not. I am not allowed to say anything (wink wink) but there will be an option coming soon for CS that might just make all of that moot. ;) - stay tuned… just a couple weeks now. I can’t say more but I suspect you’ll be interested. - So on the lenses, if you want absolute control, the Irix would be the choice. Its also a dream at 150mm macro. But, that can also be a challenge. The 90mm, trying to run manual focus even with a programmed move with CS and a lens gear is going to be a challenge because the focus is “by wire” and not mechanical. Those are my thoughts. You can weigh those in your decision. Hope it helps.

@@ScottBalkum Thanks Scott. One question, though … is the focus as sensitive as this guy says? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pJ8fbpbyW68.html

Every macro lens will be hyper sensitive. Its the nature of the beast. It exaggerates with longer focal lengths but it isn’t much better with wide angles. Shooting macro at like f/16 is pretty normal to get about 1” of focus. Its scary thin. You won’t notice any difference between the 90 or the 150mm

@@ScottBalkum Thanks Scott, yes, I was just worried his lens might be worse than others, but I took your advice and bought one and its fine! Struggling to get smooth footage with the Cineshooter - very jittery, though suspect more of a problem for the slide axis and less for pan and tilt. And if only I could get rid of all the dust on my sensor!

@@arlo.guthrie Ha! Add some weight to your rig and adjust your damping to help smooth it out. Sometimes too light is a problem. And there’s nothing wrong with a little post-stabilization. I try like crazy to avoid it but sometimes, it just happens. The only thing that matters is the final result and a happy client.

Full frame! sorry.

@@ScottBalkum 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍻

The baseplate is the Tilta. The rosette is the Bright Tangerine lens support and the bottom plate/stand is the Kessler Kwik Stand. (Arca swiss)

@@ScottBalkum Thank you! I like the compactness with the rosette for a handle. I'm trying to find it on B&H, wanna send an affiliate link? Also Subbed. I bought the 5 Irix cine lenses. Big fan so far.

@@StephenLemieux Thanks for supporting the channel. If you are looking for the Bright Tangerine lens support, this is the link. The rosette is can be added on. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446619-REG/bright_tangerine_b3010_1003_morrissey_15mm_lws_lens.html/BI/21981/KBID/28344/kw/BRB30101003/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xBRB30101003.

Depends on it you need EF compaibility with other cameras. I choose EF because I have other cameras that shoot with EF.

Which 2?

@@ScottBalkum The lenses: Irix 150mm or the Canon 100mm

@@HipHopLeadTV Ah, well, each has their place. They are both really sharp. It depends on the size of the subject matter you are shooting. The smaller it is, the more the 150mm would be desirable.

@@ScottBalkum I see, i’m shooting mainly product commercials, so sizes vary from product to product, been shooting with Sony 90mm macro, and recently got a Red Komodo so i’m looking for replacements equivalent. Thanks!

@@HipHopLeadTV IF you like the 90mm, you might look at the 100mm Canon. If you want to be tighter, go 150.