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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

18-85 T2.9 RED zoom...

Ok, so you've posted a picture of the box. We have ten pages of posts and no pictures of the lens itself. Of course I'd RATHER see pictures taken WITH the lens, but for crying out loud, if these are shipping then what's the big secret?
 
Jim you're killing me. No i/data in the 18-85mm? You were so close to making the perfect lens, now I feel like we stopped just short of the finish line. Please, let's get back in the race and add i/data and cross that line together.
 
Can't wait to see a photo of this guy on the RED. It sounds like a monster!
 
viewfinder said:
Jim you're killing me. No i/data in the 18-85mm? You were so close to making the perfect lens, now I feel like we stopped just short of the finish line. Please, let's get back in the race and add i/data and cross that line together.
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We gave you a perfect optical design, no ramping or breathing, calibrated T-stops and focus marks, in a professional built package for 1/5th what the other guys would sell this lens for.

If you need /i, call 1(800) COOKE.

Jim
 
It will go up on the website soon... but you can call Brent or Kelly. (949) 206-7900.

Jim
 
Jim, you're a strong guy, can you hand hold this badass? or are we looking at steadicams and sticks on this one?

How is it for length/counterbalancing?

Cal
 
It is a big dog... I don't hand hold this because I'm getting too old. :-) But it is the best lens I own.

It is just over 11" long and 138mm filter.

Jim
 
Jannard said:
We gave you a perfect optical design, no ramping or breathing, calibrated T-stops and focus marks, in a professional built package for 1/5th what the other guys would sell this lens for.

If you need /i, call 1(800) COOKE.

Jim
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That's unfortunate. I think you would have had many, many more lens customers (including non-RED owners) if your lenses provided /i data. Great optical design with no ramping or breathing at a reasonable price is excellent (and what we have come to expect from RED) but those who need /i data and these attributes will have no other choice but to go with Cooke.
 
Jarred Land said:
There was never, ever any plan to have i/pin support on the 18-85mm or the Primes...

The 18-85 internally however has changed quite a bit, the performance has been significantly improved.
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That is good. I-pin data is for lazy VFX guys :) Use a paper and a pen and problem solved. I rather have a sharp crisp and beautiful shoot from perfect optics, then electronic features.
 
Hello Jim and Jarred,

Can you tell me if there are any known issues with the new 18-85mm working with a traditional PL mount film camera, as well (An Arri BL4, etc for instance)? And I know, I know... don't kick my ass or throw eggs for asking this questions :)

It's just that it would be nice for it to be duel purpose...I know there were some issues with the Angenieux 'Rouge' in that regards. Though, maybe that had more to do with Angenieux not wanting to cannibalize there own product, versus being technically possible, perhaps...?

Thanks!
Todd
 
I've searched threads on this issue, but I'd just like to state my understanding of this issue so I can be corrected if I'm wrong:

Priority for shipping is based exclusively on my Red One serial number. So ordering today will get me the lens no sooner than ordering next week because the queue is based not on order date of the lens, but order date of the camera.

Thank you in advance.
 
Todd Anderson said:
Hello Jim and Jarred,

Can you tell me if there are any known issues with the new 18-85mm working with a traditional PL mount film camera, as well (An Arri BL4, etc for instance)? And I know, I know... don't kick my ass or throw eggs for asking this questions :)

It's just that it would be nice for it to be duel purpose...I know there were some issues with the Angenieux 'Rouge' in that regards. Though, maybe that had more to do with Angenieux not wanting to cannibalize there own product, versus being technically possible, perhaps...?

Thanks!
Todd
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No issues...

Jim
 
JanneSFE said:
That is good. I-pin data is for lazy VFX guys :) Use a paper and a pen and problem solved. I rather have a sharp crisp and beautiful shoot from perfect optics, then electronic features.
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Hardly, Try it on a Rack Focus. :whistling:
 
shocklight said:
I've searched threads on this issue, but I'd just like to state my understanding of this issue so I can be corrected if I'm wrong:

Priority for shipping is based exclusively on my Red One serial number. So ordering today will get me the lens no sooner than ordering next week because the queue is based not on order date of the lens, but order date of the camera.

Thank you in advance.
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We are re-visiting this internally... Brent will update you on the outcome.
 
Jannard said:
If you need /i, call 1(800) COOKE.
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...And that won't help you in all respects. Cooke does not offer the /i data contacts on their 18-100! Or at least they did not the last time I checked, which wasn't all that long ago.
 
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