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Announcing the Rebel lenses

Thanks for the clarification, Mitch.

If the telescoping focus is about 20mm (0.78"), that's not so bad and most decent matteboxes should cope with that just fine.

As for prices, I think it's best to see what comes along with NAB. The Rebel order site is in Euros only. The currently quoted prices may be for a limited time, but people also have to remember that we don't know the official price of the RED primes just yet and the initial price for RED's lenses will also be a limited time offer.

The 5 lens set of these lenses equate to about US $4400 per lens. That's pretty competitive with RED's pricing. I could see people choosing these over the RED lenses for various reasons... size, weight, availability... They will most likely be cheaper for European buyers and definitely those in Germany. Anyway, it's just one more option on the table for those looking to buy lenses.
 
They aren't sexy looking, but what matters is how they perform relative to their price point. Also, when will a full set of RED primes be on the market? It may be a case where someone needs a set of lenses very soon, so if these are available now and the RED prime set is several months away...
 
I am a bit surprised at just how quick some people jump to conclusions. We have not seen a single lens set yet, just some pictures.

I agree, those lenses look like they were made in the 80s, but what really matters is what they look like seen through a R1, and what they feel like to a Focus Puller.

Jeff, why would those lenses be cheaper for Germans? They´d (we´d?) have to pay VAT, just like when importing lenses from RED, eBay or Russia :)
 
In regards to availability, Jim did say

Jannard said:
We will begin shipping next week and will contact our RED ONE owners 1st to see if they "are in". Then we'll open it up to everyone else.

It pays to own a RED ONE...

Jim
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For me, I'm keeping an open mind until I can see all of these lenses up close and personal. Pictures only tell half the story. Let's give the Rebel lenses a chance. Same with all of the other lenses. This is why going to NAB or other trade shows is important sometimes. You can get your hands on products, see how they feel, get a sense of build quality, etc.
 
Martin Weiss said:
Jeff, why would those lenses be cheaper for Germans? They´d (we´d?) have to pay VAT, just like when importing lenses from RED, eBay or Russia :)
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Should be lower tax if you're not importing them, no? Or am I just not up to speed on how taxes are working in Germany these days?
 
You can absolutely use clip-on matteboxes. All Rebel lenses have a 90mm front which protrudes enough to accept a clamp ring. The barrels extend but they do not rotate.
 
These are the lenses Laguun mentioned--check the comments page on the Rebel website.
 
So much for a 5-lens set being under 10,000 euro
 
Julio Quintana said:
I also was interested when this was a 5-lens set for 10k euros. If the RED primes are anything like Jim is claiming, I don't really see how these lenses can compete.
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Agreed, and since Jim has said the Red primes are now *below* $20k (I expect all five RPPs to be $15,995 to $17,995), why would someone pay $22k for these? They are the same speed, they look bad, they would have to be either on the market months before the RPPs or become noticeably cheaper.
 
Shawn Nelson said:
Agreed, and since Jim has said the Red primes are now *below* $20k (I expect all five RPPs to be $15,995 to $17,995), why would someone pay $22k for these? They are the same speed, they look bad, they would have to be either on the market months before the RPPs or become noticeably cheaper.
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Note that their website says July for the entire 5 lens set. With Jim's recent post, it sounds like they have already been making sets and should deliver some before July. It's still a battle for that 18mm or wider lens...

Matthew
 
David Mullen ASC said:
They aren't sexy looking, but what matters is how they perform relative to their price point. Also, when will a full set of RED primes be on the market? It may be a case where someone needs a set of lenses very soon, so if these are available now and the RED prime set is several months away...
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We start shipping next week... First sets as usual go to our very early adopters (as usual)
 
But i thought RED didnt take any official reservation ? How come
 
Mitch Gross said:
At last! The rumors are over. Here's a brand new set of matched T1.9 lenses at an affordable price. Available in volume. Come see them at the Abel booth at NAB and Abel's table at the REDuser party.

Sanjin, how did you not get this up before I made it into the office this morning? :)

www.rebel-lenses.com
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Mitch,

IB/E (+Schneider-Kreuznach, Shott) option was from early beginning at all my speculation.

To conclude is to say that from Germany now we have the new sets from:

- IB/E (+Schneider-Kreuznach, Shott) Rebel 4K set of 3 primes 25mm, 50mm, 95mm (S35mm?1) priced Euro 9.900.

- IB/E Optics 14 mm T 1,8 Demo lens as a part of the Supreme series will be shown at the NAB 2009 Hall C4 booth C8537.

- Carl Zeiss (FF35mm) set of 7 lenses 18mm T3.8, 21mm T2.9, 25mm T 2.9, 28mmT2.1, 35mm T2.1, 50mm T1.5 85mm T1.5 priced about USD 40.000.

- ISCO 4K lens set is still a mysterious... (!?).

From Russia and Germany are coming lenses designed by Lomo that are the fastest new lens set offer:

- Illumina S35 by Lomo, set of 3 lenses, 35mm, 50mm & 85mm T1.3. List Price is $16.900 for those three. A full set of 6 lenses $34.000.

From USA/Japan

- RED Pro Primes set of 5 lenses T 1.8 (RED design, covers 5K sensor circle) priced about USD 20.000.

- Fujinon HK4.7x18-F 18-85mm T2 PL mount S35mm zoom lens, the price still unknown.

A couple of re-housed lenses:

- Rehoused zoom by Duclos/Tokina 11-16 T2.9 (APS-C), Manual Iris about USD 3.500.

- Rehoused by Focus Optics/Nikon F/G 14mm-24mm T 2.9 (FF35mm), Manual Iris about USD $10,500.

- At the end a big surprise with something like a Leica PL prime set

15mm, 19mm, 21mm, 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 60mm, 75mm. 90mm, 100mm, 135mm, 180mm, 280mm, 400mm, 800mm (FF35), price about USD 95.000 :head_explode:


Please correct me if I'm wrong here and just continue to add here some more new things... :beer: .
 
Jarred Land said:
We start shipping next week... First sets as usual go to our very early adopters (as usual)
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So when should I expect an email offering first swing?
 
Mitch Gross said:
Sanjin, how did you not get this up before I made it into the office this morning? :)
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:rofl: the whole gang have always loved you sir.. :thumbsup:
 
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