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IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens for Canon EF

BH #IRIL21DFEF • MFR #IL-21DF-EF
IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens for Canon EF
Key Features
  • Canon EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Four Ultra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements
Offering a wide-angle perspective ideally suited for landscapes, architecture, and astrophotography, the 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens from IRIX is a sophisticated prime lens designed for Canon EF-mount cameras. Benefitting the broad angle of view is an advanced optical design that features aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, and high-reflectance optical elements to control various aberrations and distortions, as well as maintain accurate and consistent color. Complementing the optics, this 21mm f/1.4 offers a manual focus design for fine-tuned control and incorporates a unique focus lock to secure the focusing position at any point for consistent, repeatable shooting. The lens is compatible with semi-automatic electronic controls, enabling you to adjust the aperture directly from the camera. Additionally, the lens is also compatible with camera focus confirmation systems allowing you to be assured you set the focus correctly.
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IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Overview

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Offering a wide-angle perspective ideally suited for landscapes, architecture, and astrophotography, the 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens from IRIX is a sophisticated prime lens designed for Canon EF-mount cameras. Benefitting the broad angle of view is an advanced optical design that features aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, and high-reflectance optical elements to control various aberrations and distortions, as well as maintain accurate and consistent color. Complementing the optics, this 21mm f/1.4 offers a manual focus design for fine-tuned control and incorporates a unique focus lock to secure the focusing position at any point for consistent, repeatable shooting. The lens is compatible with semi-automatic electronic controls, enabling you to adjust the aperture directly from the camera. Additionally, the lens is also compatible with camera focus confirmation systems allowing you to be assured you set the focus correctly.

The Dragonfly version of the 21mm f/1.4 lens features a reinforced internal structure based on metal elements, an anti-skid focusing ring with a specialized finish, easy-to-see engraved markings filled with UV-reactive paint, and a scratch-resistant lens finish.
Compatible with electronic controls (PASM) that enable you to control the aperture directly from the camera. Also provides EXIF data information to facilitate the use of correction profiles in the post-production process.
Wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, this lens can also be used on APS-C models where it provides a 33.6mm equivalent focal length.
Two aspherical elements, four ultra-low dispersion glass elements, and four high-reflectance elements are featured within the optical design to limit both spherical and chromatic aberrations, as well as color fringing and distortion, for improved clarity, sharpness, and even illumination.
Manual focus design benefitted by a focus lock mechanism to secure your focus position at any point to limit unwanted shifting of focus.
Compatible with camera focus confirmation systems so you can be assured you set the focus correctly.
Large depth of field scale benefits using hyperfocal and pre-focus techniques.
Equipped with special seals that prevent the ingress of moisture and dirt into its interior.
Bayonet mount gasket protects the mirror chamber of the camera.
Dedicated lens hood reduces unwanted light reflections and protects the front lens element.
Rounded eleven-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth bokeh.

IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
21mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
No
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Canon EF
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
89.7°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.8" / 0.3 m
Optical Design
15 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
11, Rounded
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
No
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.7 x 4" / 95 x 101 mm
Weight
29.3 oz / 830 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.235 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.1 x 6.8 x 5.2"

IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Reviews

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Is the IRIX MATTE BOX compatible with this IRIX ...

Is the IRIX MATTE BOX compatible with this IRIX 21mm PHOTO Lens?
Asked by: Alfonso
Yes, the IRIX Cine Matte Box IQ can attach to the IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens for Canon EF.
Answered by: Michelle F
Date published: 2024-04-01

Will this lens work with a Canon R6 Mk II if you ...

Will this lens work with a Canon R6 Mk II if you use the Canon EF-RF adapter?
Asked by: Dennis
The IRIX 21mm f/1.4 Dragonfly Lens for Canon EF is compatible with the Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera with the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. Keep in mind this is a manual lens.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2023-08-21
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