Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 § 03 Head to head
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 vs Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro
Irix 150mm f/2.8 is 75 g lighter. Sigma 150mm f/2.8 has optical image stabilization.
The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 is a 150mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro is a 150mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 
Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 better than the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro?
- 75 g lighter (1105 g vs 1180 g)
- 14 mm shorter (136 mm vs 150 mm long)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.38 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2010)
Why is the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro better than the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1?
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (72 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.
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Specification
| Specification | Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 | Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150mm | 150mm |
| 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 ◆ | 1180 g (41.62 oz) |
| Dimensions | 136 x 97 mm | 79.6 x 150 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) ◆ | 0.38 m (14.96 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 19 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 86 mm | 72 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A, Sigma SA, Pentax K, Four Thirds |
| Released | 2019 | 2010 |
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Size
- A · Irix
- B · Sigma
- 136 × 97 mm
- 150 × 79.6 mm
The Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro is 14 mm longer and 75 g heavier than the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1.
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Sample frames
Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro?
- The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 weighs 1105 g, 75 g less than the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro (1180 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro?
- The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.38 m for the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro.
- Do the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 and the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro have image stabilization?
- Only the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Sigma 150 mm f/2.8 APO EX DG OS HSM Macro 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.
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