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300mm RED PRO PRIME - It's here...

Jarred Land said:
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Sexy as hell!!! BUT... were is the RED line??


i/Pin Interface???


ciao
 
Feel free to ship mine ASAP! :w00t:

...Still wondering about the front diameter, filter threads, overall length. Does it have (or need) a means of support?
 
The online store says T.29....Kinda slow. Does it come with lens support bracket like the other 300mm?
 
Nice photo, Jarred. Something must be wrong here as I can actually see the lens and this time the thing actually says 300mm on it (twice if you count the embossing). Such a departure in design.

So what size drop in filter in the back, or is there one at all? And what is the lens support deal? Just curious. Also want other standard specs like MOD, length front mount to front element and front diameter.
 
Mitch Gross said:
Nice photo, Jarred. Something must be wrong here as I can actually see the lens and this time the thing actually says 300mm on it (twice if you count the embossing). Such a departure in design.
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Yeah fake! Good call Mitch!

It was only a matter of time before random extremely tall guys with too much time on their hands started Photoshopping RED mockups like they were Apple products or something... :gun:

Bruce Allen
www.boacinema.com
 
Can't tell for sure from the picture, but I'm not seeing any direct evidence for drop-in filters or a threaded receptacle for lens support. :huh:

I've ordered the lens, the price is good, I have no doubt the optics are good. However, the lack of the above features (especially integrated means for support) would be disappointing. I'm hopeful that there is still a means for drop-in filters -- there is a section of the lens, to the left of where the barrel enlarges for the iris ring in the above pic, that looks like a possibility.

As for lens support, if not integrated, then would I be correct to assume that it will be forthcoming just like the support for the 18-85? Could it even be the same support usable for both lenses?

I know... Lots of questions.
 
I have to say that I'd e pretty sad to see two useful features eliminated in the move from a "less-professional" model to a "professional" model of the same device.
 
What's the actual Tstop on the Non Pro?
 
I got my 300mm today. It seems very nice, I like the action on it more then the 18-85 zoom. It does have a drop-in filter slot and come with a 43mm scew in clear filter. It does not have a threaded receptacle for lens support or any other way to support it.

I will post some frames from it tomorrow in the lens section if I figure out how to support it.

What 43mm filters are available?
 
Thanks for the confirmation on the drop-in filters and the teaser with it sitting next to the Cooke. :) Hopefully I'll get mine by the end of the week.

I believe Hoya made 43mm filters that work on the other 300mm RED lens. But I guess I'll have to start researching that myself now.
 
Just got mine today.

Looks like pretty much any standard 43mm threaded filter will work in the drop-in tray.

I won't have a chance to work with the lens much until this evening. I'll see what the front threads are -- looks like 112mm to me at the moment.

Why is there no integrated means for attaching support??? WHY? WHY? WHY?

The mechanics are smoooooth, I love the size and feel of this lens so far.
 
Can someone confirm the front threads on the 300mm? I need to get a pola to thread on the front, seems to me it's 122mm, but I don't have the lens in front of me at the moment or a good way to measure it.

Would appreciate it if someone from RED or others who have the lens could confirm! Then I could pick up a the right size while I'm out and about today. :)
 
Bueller?... Bueller?....

Well I checked the lens with some crappy calipers I had laying about. Looks like my original thought of 112mm was pretty good. No one in town has anything in stock larger than 98mm anyway, so I guess I'll order one in the morning. So if anyone can clarify within the next 10~12 hours or so if a standard 112mm threaded filter will fit the front of this lens, then I'd like to know. Otherwise, I guess I'll be the guinea pig..

UPDATE:

No response in 12 hours... Amidst the chirping crickets, I have transformed myself into a guinea pig and ordered one.
 
I'd like to see Red provide filters for all their lenses actually, since the 18-85 for example is a non-standard size. It's also give me comfort that I know the accessory works with the lens.

A clear UV/Protect filter would be a great start since I'm paranoid someone will damage the front element in a rental situation.

Cheers,

Paul
 
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