New zoom...

[Jannard]

We are working on a new zoom lens... the 50-150 f2.8 (T-3). It should be ready this year.

I expect that we will still be able to update the camera status mid-June.

Jim

 

[Emanuel A.]

Thank you very much, Jim. We are praying... :wink:

And excellent news indeed! Any estimated price?...

EDIT -- Grateful for the hint: it will be a no brainer!

 

[IAN SUN]

Any thoughts on pricing Jim?

Looks like it's all RED lenses for me!

 

[Jannard]

I'm thinking about $7500. Not quite sure yet.

Jim

 

[Alexander Nikishin]

Perfect addition to the 18-50, excellent choice Jim.

 

[Brook Willard]

Very nice. Is it going to be lightweight [handheld/Steadicam capable] or more Hubble-esque?

 

[Joe Aurili]

Maybe that was the plan

So many thing to buy, so little cash....

Perfect addition to the 18-50, excellent choice Jim.

 

[IAN SUN]

I'm thinking about $7500. Not quite sure yet.

Jim

Sugar!

 

[Alexander Nikishin]

Jim, should we expect to see the prime set available before years end or next year?

 

[Scott Webster]

If both zooms are available with the camera launch (or close to), you're going to sell a lot of glass

 

[Jannard]

Prime set late this year...

Jim

 

[Alexander Nikishin]

Beautiful, Jim.

 

[Anders Holck]

Great news with the zooms.

Do you plan to post more info on the primes, a bit earlier than late?
(More info like CF distance, pics etc.)

 

[donatello b]

status on the 18-85mm ??
if 18-85 is good-bye ... can 18-85m reservation holder transfer their #'s to the 50-150m ?

 

[Jannard]

The 18-85mm is still in the works.

Jim

 

[Greg Voevodsky]

Same here, the original 18-85 is a great first zoom lense, if you can only buy one. If you can afford 2 lenses then the new zooms are very cool. However, with my 2 Nikon zooms, I may stay where I am. More zooms and more choices the better... please deliver your first zoom. Thanks.

 

[jaadgy akanni]

Gotta love the price!!! I'm gonna start with Nikon lenses but I know after a while I'll be able to afford the RED lenses. I'm thinking the 15mm f2.8, 25mm f1.9 ,35mm f1.9, and 50-150mm and I'll be pimping!

 

[dalemccready]

"Hubble-esque"

Brilliant!

 

[Emanuel & Co]

Prime set late this year...

Jim

Will it be possible to buy the primes separately too?

 

[jaadgy akanni]

Will it be possible to buy the primes separately too?

I'm presuming that it will. Will it be possible...anyone know?