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IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm

44.6 Budget Score
150mmf/2.8Canon EFWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 150mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture combine with an 11-blade diaphragm to render exceptionally smooth bokeh and subject isolation for a macro lens. Its Dragonfly weather-sealed construction and Neutrino coating ensure reliable, high-contrast results in harsh outdoor conditions where other lenses might falter. This lens is best for studio portrait and macro photographers who prioritize deliberate, manual-focus control and robust build quality over autofocus speed.

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Price £840
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IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm lens

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Rokinon Tilt-Shift TSL24M-N 24mm

35 Budget Score
24mmf/22Canon EF
Why we recommend this ▼

With a 24mm focal length and ±8.5° tilt, ±12mm shift, this full-frame Canon EF lens delivers precise perspective control for architecture and product shots. Its optical design packs two aspherical and two ED elements with UMC coating to cut flare, housed in a portable 680g body. This manual-focus lens best serves architectural and macro photographers who need to correct converging lines and extend depth of field at close range.

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Rokinon Tilt-Shift TSL24M-N 24mm lens
Price £846
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