The Irix 11mm (on the Nikon D750)

So I added this lens to my kit a couple months ago.... I don't usually post like this, but this is a rather novel lens. To my knowledge, it is the widest full frame prime lens that you can buy. The only other lens that is this wide, is the Canon 11-24. The Irix firefly is under $600, while the Canon is nearly $2800, and the Canon is twice the weight. And of course, the Canon isn't available for Nikon.

So if you're a Nikon shooter, your options are the wonderful Nikon 14-24.. but that is about $2,000 and much heavier..

Sigma has a new 14/1.8 -- looks fantastic, but again, super expensive and super heavy... and not nearly as wide..

There is a great Rokinon 14mm.. light weight, cheaper than the Irix.. but it's 14mm, not 11..

There is the Venus Laowa 12/2.8 -- this looks interesting. But it still costs more than the Irix, and it's not as wide.

Finally... there is the Sigma 12-24.. and for Sony shooters, the Sony 12-24.

The Sigma 12-24 is again much more expensive and much heavier.. and NOT 11mm.

The Sony 12-24 looks great... lightweight... 12mm.. but it's not 11mm, and still costs a lot more than the Irix firefly..

So how did the Irix do, for cruise and vacation?

I'll just let the images speak for themselves

Disney Dream Atrium by Adam Brown, on Flickr

Disney's Castaway Cay by Adam Brown, on Flickr

Sunsetting from the Disney Dream by Adam Brown, on Flickr

Volcano Bay - Universal Resort by Adam Brown, on Flickr

Volcano Bay Tiki by Adam Brown, on Flickr

Starry night in Chappaqua by Adam Brown, on Flickr

Nice!

Great looking pictures.

Allan