Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 Sony E Imperial Cinema Prime Lens

On a windswept coastal shoot, a documentary filmmaker swaps to the Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 for Sony E. The 110-degree full-frame view drinks in the horizon, while the T2.6 aperture keeps the scene bright as dusk settles. The Imperial focus scale and 180-degree focus rotation let the focus puller nail every rack with confidence.

Key specifications

• Focal length: 15mm
• Aperture range: T2.6 to T22
• Lens mount: Sony E
• Image circle: Full frame (43.3mm)
• Angle of view: 110 degrees
• Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m (9.84 in)
• Filter thread: 86mm
• Diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
• Optical design: 15 elements in 11 groups
• Front diameter: 95mm
• Focus gear mod: 0.8 MOD
• Iris gear mod: 0.8 MOD
• Focus rotation angle: 180 degrees
• Iris rotation angle: 75 degrees
• Weather sealing: Yes (5 seals)
• Focus scale: Imperial
• Autofocus support: No (manual focus only)
• Construction material: Aluminum-magnesium alloy

Why choose it

The Irix Cine 15mm T2.6 delivers ultra-wide perspectives with cinematic rendering. Its 9-blade rounded iris produces smooth, organic bokeh, while the robust aluminum-magnesium body and weather sealing ensure reliability in demanding environments. Standard 0.8 MOD gears integrate seamlessly with follow focus systems.

Ideal use cases

• Documentary and run-and-gun filmmaking
• Real estate and architectural videography
• Landscape and astrophotography time-lapses
• Gimbal and drone work requiring a wide, lightweight prime
• Narrative films needing immersive establishing shots

Good to know

This lens is manual focus only, with a long 180-degree focus rotation for precise control. The Imperial focus scale is marked in feet and inches, ideal for focus pullers accustomed to that system. The 86mm filter thread allows direct attachment of standard filters, and the 95mm front diameter is compatible with matte boxes and clip-on accessories.