The absorption spectra of KIz, CdI,:Ni2+, and CoI, in the wave-number region 4000 to 16000 cm-l are reported. The spectra are interpreted in terms of d-d transitions of NiZ+ and Co2+ ions. Parameters of the electron repulsion, cubic crystal field, and spin-orbit coupling are estimated. From the latter the transferred spin densities are deduced and compared with Mossbauer data. Birefringence experiments as a function of the temperature show the presence of two phase transitions in XI,.Nous avons mesure les spectres d'absorption de NiI,, CdI,:Ni2+ et CoI, dans la region de 4000 B 16000 em-l. Les spectres ont Ate interpret6 comme transitions d-d des ions Ni2+ et Co2+. A partir des spectres on a determine les parametres de la repulsion interelectronique, du champ cristailin cubique et de la couplage spin-orbite. La densite de spin sup l'ion de iode est calcule et comparu avec le spectre Mossbauer. Experiments de la refraction double en fonction de la temperature montrent la presence de deux transitions de phase dans NiI,.