Blackstone – the premium version with a tougher build

Blackstoneis the more elaborate premium version, using a reinforced all-metal construction with greater emphasis on durability and finish quality.

A distinctive Blackstone feature is itsengraved fluorescent, UV-reactive markingsdesigned to remain easier to read in low-light conditions.

Firefly or Blackstone – what is the difference?

Compared with the lighterFireflyBlackstone places more emphasis on durability and premium finishing. Firefly uses a rubberized focus ring and three seals, whileBlackstonestands out with its all-metal construction and engraved fluorescent markings.

Landscape, architecture and interiors

An 11 mm focal length can capture expansive landscapes, large buildings and tight interiors where stepping farther back is impossible. The extreme perspective is also useful for compositions with a strongly emphasized foreground.

Rectilinear 126° – ultra-wide without the typical fisheye look

The lens uses arectilineardesign, aiming to keep straight lines more natural despite the huge126° angle of view. The manufacturer specifies distortion of about3.13%a useful characteristic for architecture and interiors.

Special optical elements and Neutrino Coating

The optical system uses four high-refractive HR elements, two ED elements and three aspherical elements.Neutrino Coatinghelps reduce aberrations, reflections and flare while maintaining good contrast and colour consistency.

Focus Lock and Infinity Click

Focus Locklets you secure the chosen focus position, which is especially useful for tripod work, panoramas and astrophotography.Infinity Clickhelps you feel the infinity position without constantly checking the scale.

0.28 m close focusing and 9 aperture blades

The minimum focusing distance is0.28 mallowing dramatic foreground emphasis. The diaphragm uses9 rounded bladesfor smoother rendering of out-of-focus areas.

30 × 30 mm gelatin filters

Because of the protruding front element, conventional front screw-in filters are not used. A rear holder accepts30 × 30 mm gelatin filterskeeping filteration possible with such an extreme ultra-wide design.

Nikon F – Nikon DSLRs and Z mirrorless cameras via FTZ / FTZ II

This version uses theNikon F mountand is designed for Nikon DSLRs with an F mount, including full-frame and compatible DX bodies.

It can be used on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras through the originalNikon FTZ or FTZ IIadapter.

The lens focuses manually but contains electronics.On a compatible body, the module enables camera-controlled aperture, PASM modes, EXIF recording and focus confirmation.

Key specifications

• series:Blackstone
• model:Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone
• version:Nikon F
• focal length:11 mm
• maximum aperture:f/4
• type:ultra-wide, rectilinear
• focusing:manual
• angle of view:126°
• minimum focusing distance:0.28 m
• aperture blades:9, rounded
• special optical elements:4 HR, 2 ED, 3 aspherical
• Focus Lock:yes
• Infinity Click:yes
• filters:rear 30 × 30 mm gelatin filters
• sensor format:full frame and APS-C.
• aperture control:electronically from the camera body
• communication:PASM modes, EXIF recording and focus confirmation.

What is included

• Irix 11mm f/4 Blackstone lens for Nikon F
• lens hood
• front lens cap
• 2 rear lens caps
• hard case
• original packaging.