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How the Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 lens revolutionizes cinematography with its ultra-wide-angle view and fast aperture, designed to perform exceptionally in diverse lighting conditions. This lens, constructed with full weather-sealing, offers a perfect blend of functionality, stunning visuals, and superior performance. With its unique short focal length and wide aperture, the Irix 15mm lens opens up new realms of creativity for both amateur and professional cinematographers. It is available in a variety of popular mounts, including Canon RF, Nikon Z, Sony E, Leica, Canon EF, Arri PL, and Micro Four Thirds, making it a versatile addition to any filmmaker\'s toolkit.Equipped with 9 rounded aperture blades, this lens delivers extraordinary image quality across the entire frame. Its low distortion feature ensures super panoramic film shots with a rectilinear image, thanks to Irix\'s well-corrected optical design. The Irix 15mm T2.6 lens offers an ultra-wide-angle view, perfect for classic wide-angle shots or super-panoramic viewing angles in a 2.39:1 widescreen format. It also features weather sealing in four key places (three for the PL-mount version), providing robust protection against dust and moisture.The lens boasts laser UV reactive markings, which are engraved and filled with UV reactive paint, making them highly visible in low light conditions and up to 8x more visible than standard paint when UV light is used. The front element of the lens features a magnetic mount system for quick and easy replacement of accessories and filters. It also comes with standardized 0.8 pitch mode gears, making it compatible with a majority of cine accessories, whether manual or motorized. The lens support foot, although small, is mighty in stabilizing the lens and the camera in a cage or any other sophisticated setup. It can be installed on the bottom or top of the lens and is equipped with two standardized 1/4 threads for full compatibility. The front of the lens is equipped with an 86mm thread for the use of additional filters, further enhancing your creative possibilities. This full-frame lens (43.3mm) is versatile enough to cover Full Frame 35, Super 35, Red Dragon 6K, Arri Alexa, APS-C, MFT, Super 16, and other sensors, making it a perfect fit for your favorite equipment.The Irix Cine 15mm lens is prepared to face any atmospheric conditions, from the scorching sands of the Sahara to the icy expanses of Antarctica, thanks to its reliable construction with rubber seals placed in all crucial points. The lens\'s modern optics, including 15 optical elements (3 HR lenses, 2 ED lenses, 2 ASP), ensure low levels of aberration, beautiful bokeh, and a smooth adjustment between T2.6 and T22. With very low focus breathing and low distortion, this lens captures stunning ultra-wide shots with a neutral look.The innovative adaptive ring is designed for sleek and user-friendly manual operation, without compromising compatibility with your favorite cine gear. Despite its lightweight and compact design, the Irix 15mm T2.6 Cine lens meets the requirements of all filmmakers, thanks to its aluminum-magnesium alloy construction. The lens is compatible with most follow focus systems, matte boxes, stabilizers, and accessories on the market. It also comes with a detachable lens support foot, which provides stabilization and reduces strain on the camera mount when used with follow focus gears. The Irix Cine 15mm lens is so universal, it\'s bound to become your go-to lens for any cinematography task.