Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 § 03 Head to head
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 vs Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II
Irix 150mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Mitakon 135mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view.
The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 is a 150mm f/2.8 prime, and the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II is a 135mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 3, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 
Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II 01
Key differences
Why is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 better than the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II?
- Longer reach (150mm vs 135mm)
- Focuses 115 cm closer (0.35 m vs 1.5 m)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
Why is the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II better than the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1?
- Wider field of view (135mm vs 150mm)
- 530 g lighter (575 g vs 1105 g)
- 30 mm shorter (106 mm vs 136 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 86 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.35 m.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II has the edge: it is 530 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 | Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Cinema lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1105 g | 575 g (20.28 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 136 x 97 mm | 106 x 66 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) ◆ | 1.50 m (59.06 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | — |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 6 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 86 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Fujifilm X |
| Released | 2019 | — |
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Size
- A · Irix
- B · Mitakon
- 136 × 97 mm
- 106 × 66 mm
The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 is 30 mm longer and 530 g heavier than the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II.
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II?
- The Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II weighs 575 g, 530 g less than the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 (1105 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II?
- The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 1.5 m for the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II.
- Do the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 and the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 has the edge: it focuses closer, down to 0.35 m.
- Is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II has the edge: it is 530 g lighter to carry.
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