The Irix Cine 21mm T1.5 PL is the widest lens in Irix’s fast-aperture cine set, built for filmmakers who want a genuinely wide field of view without giving up a fast T1.5 aperture. That combination lets a DP shoot in low light without pushing ISO, while still producing the shallow depth of field and distinct bokeh usually associated with longer focal lengths. Full-frame 43.3mm coverage and Irix’s weather-sealed, matched-gear construction make it as suited to a run-and-gun stabilizer shoot as a full production rig.
Fast T1.5 aperture: An unusually wide maximum aperture for a 21mm lens, enabling shallow depth of field and strong low-light performance without raising ISO.
Broad sensor coverage: 43.3mm full-frame coverage spans a wide range of cinema sensors from Full Frame to Super 16.
Weather-sealed build: Fully sealed against rain, sand, and dust so shooting doesn’t have to stop for the weather.
Near-zero focus breathing: Internal focusing keeps field of view consistent while pulling focus, with low distortion throughout the frame.
Smooth aperture control: 11 rounded aperture blades adjust smoothly for pleasing bokeh, aided by engraved UV-reactive markings for low-light work.
Matched series gearing: Shares consistent weight, an 86mm front filter thread, and matched focus/iris gear placement with the rest of the Irix Cine lineup for fast lens swaps.
