Dino EPIC #00087 & CAMTEC 5K FF LENS CHART

[Jens Jakob Thorsen]

Great with all that info! What about ARRI Zeiss LWZ-1 and 2 (if there is a difference in optics)?

[Andrew clemson]

Would also be keen to know about the RPZ 18-85.......?

[Adam Eden]

And has anyone tried MKIII superspeeds? I love these lenses and I don't really want to get rid of them. Hopefully they are ok. But has anyone tried the new Zeiss LWZ2? I just bought one of these and its my favourite lens at the moment. Especially at 4.5K 2:1.

[Michael Hardwick]

I put up a set of MKIII Superspeeds on a pair of Epic-M cameras we used for some visual effects work for Transformers 3 through Kerner Optical. The shoot ended up using matched 16-42 Optimos on the Kernercam 3D rig... but I couldn't help myself, being a curious AC. I put up the beautiful set of MKIII's that Kerner has and took a look in the prep bay. All looked great, but the 18mm had me wondering a bit - Looking at 5K Full Frame - I thought I saw the slightest bit of vignetting/shading in the corners of the image. It was subtle - perhaps you can see it in the photo. The ultimate test would be a green screen or a neutral gray or something, but there wasn't any of that to be had. I know Dino's chart said the 18mm Superspeed was perfect, but I did see some slight shading, that couldn't be attributed to light falloff on the chart. Might be perfectly acceptable for meat & potatoes work at healthy stops, but wide open on VFX work I dunno.

Anybody have similar experiences? I hope its an isolated case as I absolutely love those lenses.

[Andrew clemson]

Sounds like the angle rouge is a good investment these days. How much does the v2 upgrade cost and is it available on lenses bought new? Or do you have to buy and send off?

[Adam Eden]

I put up a set of MKIII Superspeeds on a pair of Epic-M cameras we used for some visual effects work for Transformers 3 through Kerner Optical. The shoot ended up using matched 16-42 Optimos on the Kernercam 3D rig... but I couldn't help myself, being a curious AC. I put up the beautiful set of MKIII's that Kerner has and took a look in the prep bay. All looked great, but the 18mm had me wondering a bit - Looking at 5K Full Frame - I thought I saw the slightest bit of vignetting/shading in the corners of the image. It was subtle - perhaps you can see it in the photo. The ultimate test would be a green screen or a neutral gray or something, but there wasn't any of that to be had. I know Dino's chart said the 18mm Superspeed was perfect, but I did see some slight shading, that couldn't be attributed to light falloff on the chart. Might be perfectly acceptable for meat & potatoes work at healthy stops, but wide open on VFX work I dunno.

Anybody have similar experiences? I hope its an isolated case as I absolutely love those lenses.

GREAT NEWS!!!! YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY THAT I DON'T NEED NEW LENSES!!!

[Michael Hardwick]

GREAT NEWS!!!! YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY THAT I DON'T NEED NEW LENSES!!!

Not sure I said that... I do have concerns about the 18mm - the 25, 35, 50 and 85 were super clean. Maybe somebody out there with an Epic-M and a 18mm Superspeed MKIII can double check me on this.

Vignetting and slight shading in the corners - (?)

Maybe shoot a gray card and double check on a waveform monitor to be certain.

[Art Chong]

Looks like this has been asked a couple of times but don't think I saw a response: Does anyone know the coverages on the Red Pro Zoom 18-85mm? Also, I am very curious about the Red 17-50mm zoom.

[Tom Lowe]

I feel like I am seeing a slight vignette on the Ultra Prime 16mm. Is it just my imagination?

[Filip Orlandic]

Tom, I just did a quick test for you with my Ultra Prime 16mm. It's not your imagination.

EPIC-M 5K FF
Zeiss Ultra Prime 16mm @ T1.9