I have one and it’s…. Interesting. You seem like you’re talking yourself into this one. I will get the new version, and think hard about whether to keep or let this one go.
I just picked up the 45mm and 150mm. Very cool lenses! Will take some time to get used to the weight, but I'm extremely happy with both thus far! Thanks for the review!
Yet another comment. The lens support "foot" can go on top and the bottom. Not that I have ever used the top mount...but it's there. Great review Scott!
Add-on comment. Halfway trough the video and saw that you also have the 45mm. I have the 150mm, 45mm and 15mm...have you noticed yet that all of the gears line up and if you are using a focus puller when you change the lenses between them you don't have to move your focus motor.
@@ScottBalkum Thank you! I like the compactness with the rosette for a handle. I'm trying to find it on B&H, wanna send an affiliate link? Also Subbed. I bought the 5 Irix cine lenses. Big fan so far.
@@StephenLemieux Thanks for supporting the channel. If you are looking for the Bright Tangerine lens support, this is the link. The rosette is can be added on. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446619-REG/bright_tangerine_b3010_1003_morrissey_15mm_lws_lens.html/BI/21981/KBID/28344/kw/BRB30101003/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xBRB30101003.
@@HipHopLeadTV Ah, well, each has their place. They are both really sharp. It depends on the size of the subject matter you are shooting. The smaller it is, the more the 150mm would be desirable.
@@ScottBalkum I see, i’m shooting mainly product commercials, so sizes vary from product to product, been shooting with Sony 90mm macro, and recently got a Red Komodo so i’m looking for replacements equivalent. Thanks!
Hi Scott ... I want to do some macro for product shots and b roll. Was thinking of mounting on my Cineshooter and pulling focus. Have a Sony a7 siii. Torn between the Irix 150 Macro cine lens and the Sony FE 90 2.8 macro. Obviously the Sony is not a cine lens, but it does have linear focus so think it should be able to pull focus. And it has image stabilisation. On the other hand, the Irix can definitely pull focus, but doesn't have image stabilisation. I'm worried that maybe on the Cineshooter, even if just pulling focus and not panning, sliding etc, macro will be unusable. Which lens would you go for?
Hey Arlo, The Irix 150 is exceptionally sharp. I am really impressed with it. I’ve not personally shot with the Sony 90 but I have seen a lot shot with it and it is really nice as well. The advantage you’ll have with the Sony is the autofocus. The disadvantage with the Sony will be the autofocus :) - Sadly tracking in macro, its not stellar at. Now, comes the interesting part. Depending on what you are doing with CS, with that long of a lens and macro, you can run into seeing the motor movements. That is easy to remove with post stabilization, but its something to not. I am not allowed to say anything (wink wink) but there will be an option coming soon for CS that might just make all of that moot. ;) - stay tuned… just a couple weeks now. I can’t say more but I suspect you’ll be interested. - So on the lenses, if you want absolute control, the Irix would be the choice. Its also a dream at 150mm macro. But, that can also be a challenge. The 90mm, trying to run manual focus even with a programmed move with CS and a lens gear is going to be a challenge because the focus is “by wire” and not mechanical. Those are my thoughts. You can weigh those in your decision. Hope it helps.
Every macro lens will be hyper sensitive. Its the nature of the beast. It exaggerates with longer focal lengths but it isn’t much better with wide angles. Shooting macro at like f/16 is pretty normal to get about 1” of focus. Its scary thin. You won’t notice any difference between the 90 or the 150mm
@@ScottBalkum Thanks Scott, yes, I was just worried his lens might be worse than others, but I took your advice and bought one and its fine! Struggling to get smooth footage with the Cineshooter - very jittery, though suspect more of a problem for the slide axis and less for pan and tilt. And if only I could get rid of all the dust on my sensor!
@@arlo.guthrie Ha! Add some weight to your rig and adjust your damping to help smooth it out. Sometimes too light is a problem. And there’s nothing wrong with a little post-stabilization. I try like crazy to avoid it but sometimes, it just happens. The only thing that matters is the final result and a happy client.
I have this lens and it's a monster. It is going to shine if I ever get my 12K in!
I have one and it’s…. Interesting. You seem like you’re talking yourself into this one. I will get the new version, and think hard about whether to keep or let this one go.
I just picked up the 45mm and 150mm. Very cool lenses! Will take some time to get used to the weight, but I'm extremely happy with both thus far! Thanks for the review!
Yet another comment. The lens support "foot" can go on top and the bottom. Not that I have ever used the top mount...but it's there. Great review Scott!
Whoa. Now I'm wondering if I need this lens, too! lol
Add-on comment. Halfway trough the video and saw that you also have the 45mm. I have the 150mm, 45mm and 15mm...have you noticed yet that all of the gears line up and if you are using a focus puller when you change the lenses between them you don't have to move your focus motor.
They are all lined up. It’s pretty magical
Is there a Focus Breathing test to watch??? Great video... thanks for sharing
does it make a technical difference imperial or metric or is just labeling?
What is the baseplate/rosette/rail thing on your komodo?
The baseplate is the Tilta. The rosette is the Bright Tangerine lens support and the bottom plate/stand is the Kessler Kwik Stand. (Arca swiss)
@@ScottBalkum Thank you! I like the compactness with the rosette for a handle. I'm trying to find it on B&H, wanna send an affiliate link? Also Subbed. I bought the 5 Irix cine lenses. Big fan so far.
@@StephenLemieux Thanks for supporting the channel. If you are looking for the Bright Tangerine lens support, this is the link. The rosette is can be added on. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446619-REG/bright_tangerine_b3010_1003_morrissey_15mm_lws_lens.html/BI/21981/KBID/28344/kw/BRB30101003/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xBRB30101003.
This may be a dumb question but can you use this macro lens or any other macro lens like you would a regular 150mm lens?
Yup absolutely. A macro just allows a much closer focus.
I love this channel.
Oh the opening sequences you could shoot with this thing... I might have to get one...
Great video. Which of these 2 macro would you recommend?
Which 2?
@@ScottBalkum The lenses: Irix 150mm or the Canon 100mm
@@HipHopLeadTV Ah, well, each has their place. They are both really sharp. It depends on the size of the subject matter you are shooting. The smaller it is, the more the 150mm would be desirable.
@@ScottBalkum I see, i’m shooting mainly product commercials, so sizes vary from product to product, been shooting with Sony 90mm macro, and recently got a Red Komodo so i’m looking for replacements equivalent. Thanks!
@@HipHopLeadTV IF you like the 90mm, you might look at the 100mm Canon. If you want to be tighter, go 150.
I’m getting a Komodo. Should I get his lens in RF or EF mount? 🤔
Depends on it you need EF compaibility with other cameras. I choose EF because I have other cameras that shoot with EF.
Thanks for sharing !
Somerhing that scaped:
Is it full frame or S35 ??
Full frame! sorry.
@@ScottBalkum 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🍻
Hi Scott ... I want to do some macro for product shots and b roll. Was thinking of mounting on my Cineshooter and pulling focus. Have a Sony a7 siii. Torn between the Irix 150 Macro cine lens and the Sony FE 90 2.8 macro. Obviously the Sony is not a cine lens, but it does have linear focus so think it should be able to pull focus. And it has image stabilisation. On the other hand, the Irix can definitely pull focus, but doesn't have image stabilisation. I'm worried that maybe on the Cineshooter, even if just pulling focus and not panning, sliding etc, macro will be unusable. Which lens would you go for?
Hey Arlo, The Irix 150 is exceptionally sharp. I am really impressed with it. I’ve not personally shot with the Sony 90 but I have seen a lot shot with it and it is really nice as well. The advantage you’ll have with the Sony is the autofocus. The disadvantage with the Sony will be the autofocus :) - Sadly tracking in macro, its not stellar at. Now, comes the interesting part. Depending on what you are doing with CS, with that long of a lens and macro, you can run into seeing the motor movements. That is easy to remove with post stabilization, but its something to not. I am not allowed to say anything (wink wink) but there will be an option coming soon for CS that might just make all of that moot. ;) - stay tuned… just a couple weeks now. I can’t say more but I suspect you’ll be interested. - So on the lenses, if you want absolute control, the Irix would be the choice. Its also a dream at 150mm macro. But, that can also be a challenge. The 90mm, trying to run manual focus even with a programmed move with CS and a lens gear is going to be a challenge because the focus is “by wire” and not mechanical. Those are my thoughts. You can weigh those in your decision. Hope it helps.
@@ScottBalkum Thanks Scott. One question, though … is the focus as sensitive as this guy says? ua-cam.com/video/pJ8fbpbyW68/v-deo.html
Every macro lens will be hyper sensitive. Its the nature of the beast. It exaggerates with longer focal lengths but it isn’t much better with wide angles. Shooting macro at like f/16 is pretty normal to get about 1” of focus. Its scary thin. You won’t notice any difference between the 90 or the 150mm
@@ScottBalkum Thanks Scott, yes, I was just worried his lens might be worse than others, but I took your advice and bought one and its fine! Struggling to get smooth footage with the Cineshooter - very jittery, though suspect more of a problem for the slide axis and less for pan and tilt. And if only I could get rid of all the dust on my sensor!
@@arlo.guthrie Ha! Add some weight to your rig and adjust your damping to help smooth it out. Sometimes too light is a problem. And there’s nothing wrong with a little post-stabilization. I try like crazy to avoid it but sometimes, it just happens. The only thing that matters is the final result and a happy client.