Irix has just announced their new 45mm f/1.4 manual focus lens available for Canon EF, Nikon F & Pentax K lens mounts. It is a fast standard prime lens for full-frame DSLRs, featuring internal focusing, electronic aperture control, a ‘focus lock” switch and nine aperture blades. The metal body is scratch-resistant and weather-sealed.

KEY FEATURES

• Smooth bokeh
• Fast F/1.4 aperture
• Internal focusing
• Weather-resistant construction
• Aperture control straight from the camera
• In-camera focus indicator
• Semi-automatic modes (PASM)
• All exposure parameters are saved in EXIF data
• 50-degree field of view
• “Focus Lock” feature
• 140-degree focus ring throw
• Reinforced metal construction
• 77mm front filter thread