Congratulations Rob...

Hi there…. Just ask away, nothing ventured as they say...

Always look forward to your offerings Bill. And these are no different.. A place to I've always wanted to visit. Even more so now.. Stunning set...

I also like to walk with my camera in hand. Your walks return far more fruitful results... Lovely images.

Interesting. Thanks for your input Haris.. One of my main concerns is actually over both. And the 95mm filter thread and if I will require more new filters. I have 100mm filters and bracket but worry the bracket will be seen through the lens...? I believe the Irix gel filters are relatively poor according to YouTube...

After months of soul searching for a super wide angle lens for my K1. Still cant bring myself to pay the Pentax 15-30 price. Though I don't doubt its capability, as a lens. Its also auto focus with a more sensible filter ring size.


But the reviews of the Irix 15mm manual lens are receiving more and more acclaim all the time. But what I cant evaluate is which one ? Firefly or Blackstone ?


Optically they are the same lens.. Which makes the metal Blackstone more robust. Less likely to damage. but more expensive. Or the Poly carbonate Firefly. Lighter on the camera all day..

Looking for owners opinions on which ones they plumped for. Or did they wish they had plumped for the other version....?

Hi Pete welcome to the forum.. Looking forward to your contributions. I too have a ME Super. But I have to admit you wouldn't catch me putting a roll of film in it these days.

I don't really see how this lens would improve on the results from a Pentax 100 FF.. Though Im not an owner of either.. So maybe ill receive some guidance..

impressive images.... Great set.

Well done Nigel... Fun, happy poses. Great mix with the ambient light.