17-50mm V2

[Michael Millichamp]

Now i see it!

 

[Karl Gustav H.]

Special set of jigs we created to do this without compromising quality control. We can see about doing it in REL in the future.

BC

Brent, i think Norbert was talking about Red UK/Red Europe handling the shipping back and forth to Irvine as opposed to sending it 'personally'. Some people over here seem to get stung quite a bit on import/export taxation which perhaps shipping within the same company may well avoid.

 

[Nils J. Nesse]

the only difference being that the hood has gone from a big flying saucer to a more "normal" 114mm diameter.

I guess this means that the hood is the same length as before? (Front element still as recessed.)
So still not very matte box-friendly at 17mm... ?

 

[Pawel Achtel]

Uhh, Jarred....

My biggest compliment to the choice of the front diameter As if you knew you couldn't tempt me with a prime, but short zoom with a 114mm front...now we are talking

 

[Ryan Skeete]

This is awesome news! Can't wait to get mine updated. Thanks Red!

 

[Mark Pedersen]

The Red MB comes with a suitable ring, as the old 50-150 has the same o/d

I'll be using an Arri LMB-5. So I assume that would be a 114mm ring.

M

 

[Mark Pedersen]

Uhh, Jarred....

My biggest compliment to the choice of the front diameter As if you knew you couldn't tempt me with a prime, but short zoom with a 114mm front...now we are talking

Agreed. I now will seriously consider getting this lens. The large front diameter on the hood was a real limiting factor.

 

[Mark Pedersen]

Jarred,

Can you post photos of the lens at both ends of the zoom range, showing the focus scale? It's hard to see how wide the hood is for attaching a clip-on Mattbox.

Also, does the front hood move in and out when zooming? Or just the internal elements?

Sorry, I've not played with this lens yet. Looks really sweet though!

M

 

[Jarred Land]

Front hood does not move at all at any point of zoom or focus... only the internal cell moves, and it never moves anywhere near far enough to get even close to the front of the hood.

 

[IAN SUN]

Looks hardcore Jarred.
Very nice.

Do want.

 

[Ryan Hamblin]

Can we keep the old hood as a souvenir ? Just to hold on to a bit of red history? I mean after the mod...

 

[Pietro Impagliazzo]

Just curious, what was the reasoning behind the old big hood?

Also curious to compare old and new side by side.

 

[Brent Carter]

Can we keep the old hood as a souvenir ? Just to hold on to a bit of red history? I mean after the mod...

No, sorry, we plan on making a lot of killer Frisbees out of them...

BC

 

[Brent Carter]

Brent, i think Norbert was talking about Red UK/Red Europe handling the shipping back and forth to Irvine as opposed to sending it 'personally'. Some people over here seem to get stung quite a bit on import/export taxation which perhaps shipping within the same company may well avoid.

We are working with RED EUROPE on logistics, yes. I would assume if you bought it from RED EUROPE, it would go back to there then come to Irvine. But, again, letting the logistics guys confirm.

BC

 

[David-Kramer]

V2 of the 17-50mm lens isnow in stock. Optically they are identical to the first version, the only difference being that the hood has gone from a big flying saucer to a more "normal" 114mm diameter.

Existing owners can get their hoods upgraded for a $250 fee, you send your lens to Irvine and we will swap it out and send it back to you.

This upgrade will happen through our upgrade program and owners of the 17-50mm will receive an email with instructions

Amazing news, thats what i was waiting for. is the zoom now a bit lighter cause of the smaller Hod?

 

[Rich Schaefer]

I have had the privilege of having and using my 2x 17-50V2s and I have to say I love these lenses! They are a great size now.

Mechanically they are way WAY better than the old 18-50s.

I will report more soon.

Prost,
Rich

 

[Ross Isaacs]

WOW this is interesting news. Jarred can you guys characterise how much this new lens breaths and can we pay extra to have a matched set for 3D use?

 

[Peter Matthes]

Any idea when we will see a new RPP, and what focal length is likely to be up first?

 

[Marc Fisher]

The fact that ocassionally, even RED lenses can be upgraded is just awesome - great news - thank you
M

 

[Mark Pedersen]

Front hood does not move at all at any point of zoom or focus... only the internal cell moves, and it never moves anywhere near far enough to get even close to the front of the hood.

Perfect! Thanks Jarred. A perfect compliment to my Epic!

One last question. Does the hood have an internal thread that can take a screw in filter? And if so, what diameter?

M