Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 § 03 Head to head
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 vs Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8
Irix 150mm f/2.8 has a longer reach. Zeiss 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 Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 is a 135mm f/2.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 5 advantages each.
Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 
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Key differences
Why is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 better than the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8?
- Longer reach (150mm vs 135mm)
- Focuses 52 cm closer (0.35 m vs 0.87 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Newer design (2019 vs 2017)
Why is the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 better than the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1?
- Wider field of view (135mm vs 150mm)
- 491 g lighter (614 g vs 1105 g)
- 16 mm shorter (120 mm vs 136 mm long)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (67 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 Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 491 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 | Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Cinema lens | Telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 1105 g | 614 g (1.35 lbs) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 136 x 97 mm | 98 mm (diameter) x 120 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) ◆ | 0.87 m (2.85 ft) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.19x |
| Image stabilization | No | Yes ◆ |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 12 elements / 9 groups | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 86 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, PL, Canon RF, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 |
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Size
- A · Irix
- B · Zeiss
- 136 × 97 mm
- 120 × 98 mm
The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 is 16 mm longer and 491 g heavier than the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8
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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 Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8?
- The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 weighs 614 g, 491 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 Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8?
- The Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 focuses down to 0.35 m, against 0.87 m for the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8.
- Do the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 and the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?
- Only the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Irix Cine 150 mm T3.0 MACRO 1:1 or the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 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 Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 has the edge: it is 491 g lighter to carry.
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