18-50mm RED lens

[David Mullen ASC]

People poo-poo the idea that the RedOne is a low cost camera just because the body is $17,500. They say the "real" cost of a RedOne based camera system is more like $50,000

Whether it is or isn't $50,000, that figure would still make it a low-cost camera for what it does.

I thought most people here think that $30,000-to-40,000 is the more reasonable estimate for putting together a basic package.

 

[Guy]

Are the primes going to be marked with T stops?

 

[Steve Gibby]

Are the primes going to be marked with T stops?

It hasn't been confirmed, but I'd hazzard a guess now that all RED lenses will be marked with T stops to be consistent throughout the line.

 

[Mr. Paul White]

Whether it is or isn't $50,000, that figure would still make it a low-cost camera for what it does.

I thought most people here think that $30,000-to-40,000 is the more reasonable estimate for putting together a basic package.

I agree though the less expensive, the better. It will mean more sales. The average cost shall be lower. That's simple though pure science... Economies of scale.

 

[Blair S. Paulsen]

Small is good

Small is good

My basic point is that the availability of a small, lightweight lens that can resolve 4K, allows for easy handheld/Steadicam use and supports industry standard accessories for Cine style shooting AND is available when the camera is for $6,500 improves the economics for owner-operator types like me.

I love the idea of using lenses designed for still cameras on the RedOne but a proper PL mount lens, with rods, etc will get a friendlier reception on professional sets. I would also expect better focus racking, less breathing, etc.

I love the idea that this same lens can handle a high percentage of assignments from "A" camera narrative, to 2nd unit, to doco, to a lot of non-hardlined EFP gigs, etc.

I am especially excited about the flexibility this lens offers me when I am in one man band mode. If I'm shlepping this rig all day I want a lightweight kit that consists of the camera, RedDrive, battery, EVF, matte box, rods and a few filters (NDs, poly, soft or mist) in my vest to go with this small lightweight lens - sweet.

 

[Steve Gibby]

Good summary Blair...you outlined many of the reasons why I ordered the 18-50mm CF zoom. In addition, I ordered it because it should be a good compact, lightweight lens to fly on a stabilization unit.

 

[Roberto B]

eheheh..

eheheh..

It hasn't been confirmed, but I'd hazzard a guess now that all RED lenses will be marked with T stops to be consistent throughout the line.

i hope same price in order to be consistent throughout the line..

 

[SF Geek]

speaking of the 18-50, did anyone notice if the front element moved when the focus or focal length was changed?

 

[Evin Grant]

The front element does extend when zoomed but inside the front of the lens assembly so there is no noticeable extention from the side. or issue with a mattebox.