PL Mount 11-16mm f2.8 Prototype, Manual Iris

[Roberto Lequeux]

Matthew, will we see a finished version or any other info or tests posted prior to NAB?

 

[Shawn Nelson]

And did price ever shake out?

Also is the Canon (focus right way) also PL mount and can you adjust the iris?

 

[Matthew Duclos]

We did decide to go with the Canon version for the PL conversion. All the same specs as the Nikon version, but with a proper focus rotation. That includes PL mount and manual aperture.

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

It looks like the Canon version is more readily available, too.

 

[Roberto Lequeux]

I too would like to hear about the price.

 

[Matthew Duclos]

The price is still being determined.
We are currently looking at a price roughly ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
Kidding... I'm fairly confident it will be sub-$3,000.

 

[Mike Prevette]

Seriously, my pocket book is just burning to empty itself all over casa-de Duclos to get this little sucker.

 

[Mike Prevette]

2 questions,

1) what is the OD of lens front? if it's non standard will you make a delrin step up to the next standard?

2) any thoughts on a small motor bracket? do you feel the zoom mechanism tracks well enough to be used as a zoom? I hate zooming, and tend to use zooms as variable primes (especially in this wide of a lens) but it never hurts to ask.

 

[Matthew Duclos]

Mike,
The range of zoom really isn't much to work with.
It would be much better as a super wide variable prime.
But yes, the zoom does track well enough to zoom while shooting.
That has been a pet peeve of mine for as long as I've been in optics.
The front diameter will be a very common size of 80mm.
You'll still have to be carful about vignetting when used with a mattebox.

 

[DAVID McNAMARA]

What are you looking for ? I was thinking about converting a Nikon 135mmf2 DC ( defocus control ) a rocking lens with a few nifty tricks up it's sleeve.


Matt Uhry
www.mattuhry.com

Matt,
I am interested in the Tokina lens for sure. But now I am realy curious about the ˜Nikon 135mmf2 DC conversion. I have shot with this lens for years on my Nikon but putting it on my RED would be incredible! Let me know about the possibility and the cost.

 

[Paul Hazlett]

I just realized you guys are gonna need a few beta testers for the canon version of your lens, So I am generously offering my Red and time to test it out
I think its also important that tests be done on the east coast too.

Ready and waiting!!!

 

[Matt Uhry]

Matt,
I am interested in the Tokina lens for sure. But now I am realy curious about the ˜Nikon 135mmf2 DC conversion. I have shot with this lens for years on my Nikon but putting it on my RED would be incredible! Let me know about the possibility and the cost.

Do you use the DC feature very often ? or should I look for a 135 that focus's the cine way ?

Matt Uhry
www.mattuhry.com

 

[Roberto Lequeux]

The price is still being determined.
We are currently looking at a price roughly ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
Kidding... I'm fairly confident it will be sub-$3,000.

lol... did you bring your pinkie to your mouth as you typed that? :beer:

Sub $3k sounds good. $2,750 would make it very popular in my humble opinion.

Is this math correct?

11mm in S35 = 95° horizontal FOV

13mm in S35 = 85.4° horizontal FOV
13mm in FF35 = 108.3° horizontal FOV

16mm in S35 = 73.7° horizontal FOV
16mm in FF35 = 96.7° horizontal FOV

~21% wider FOV

 

[Andrea Scaglione]

lol... did you bring your pinkie to your mouth as you typed that? :beer:

Sub $3k sounds good. $2,750 would make it very popular in my humble opinion.

At this price I buy the lense today.

Andrea

 

[Matthew Duclos]

I must first apologize for the cheezy table top photo. Not my usual fashion.
But here is a snapshot of the finished product you can expect to see.
Proper focus rotation
80mm front dia.
Stainless steel PL mount
32-pitch zoom, focus, and iris gear
approximately 1.5 lbs
Still under $3,000

BTW... You'll never guess what lens I used to take this picture.

 

[Roberto Lequeux]

The iris ring looks nice. We are looking at the top correct?

Let's see the mount.

 

[Ken Willinger]

I held this in my hands yesterday at NAB. This is going to be a sweet addition for a lightweight wide. BTW, nice meeting you, Jose and Michelle!

 

[Matthew Duclos]

Same to you Ken.
It was nice to finally put a face to the name.
I hope to be doing a lot of that this week.

 

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Looks great, Matthew!

I have to inquire about the "T" on the iris scale, though... Do you intend to re-mark the lens with actual T-Stops?

 

[Brian Broz]

I was fortunate to work with Matt Uhry on a 3 day job and see the Duclos modified 11-16mm lens in action.
It really is a fantastic option for us Redusers and seems like a "must" for owner/operators. It holds focus through the range and very little breathing.
Amazing size and performance for the money!
From what I viewed in RedCine this little (Toduhry?) wonder held up very well against significantly more expensive primes.
I'll be adding one to my order of Red Primes.
FWIW,

Brian Broz