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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

New zoom...

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by the end of the year? My God you guys are really setting the bar high. I can't say that I am not happy about it though. This really is a great opportunity for people who have always wanted their own kit but couldn't afford the higher end stuff...in terms of price at least. So Jim.....when are you open to taking more of my money.....for reservations purposes that is....
 
"the 18-50mm and the 50-150mm"

in general- these 2 lenses will cover you for most of a project.
for me it would be a hard choice on which 2 ... in general i prefer not to change lenses so the 18-85 would cover most interior work - with every now/then a change out to 50 -150 .. i would be changing more often between 18-50 & 50-150 because i really like 65mm ...
the 18-50 would be 1st choice for steadicam , hand held, car shots ( cam attached to auto) .... a choice of which 2 really comes down to a preference of how you prefer to work ... right now i'm not sure which 2 i would choose ?
 
donatello said:
"the 18-50mm and the 50-150mm"

in general- these 2 lenses will cover you for most of a project.
for me it would be a hard choice on which 2 ... in general i prefer not to change lenses so the 18-85 would cover most interior work - with every now/then a change out to 50 -150 .. i would be changing more often between 18-50 & 50-150 because i really like 65mm ...
the 18-50 would be 1st choice for steadicam , hand held, car shots ( cam attached to auto) .... a choice of which 2 really comes down to a preference of how you prefer to work ... right now i'm not sure which 2 i would choose ?
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I'd probably prefer 18-85 and 50-150 so that there was some overlap in lens coverage.
 
David Mullen ASC said:
I'd probably prefer 18-85 and 50-150 so that there was some overlap in lens coverage.
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That's the dilemma. I also prefer some overlap. But the 18-50 mm is so compact and close focus, I can see many applications which are not covered by the 18-85 mm. I think we need all three zooms... :greedy:
 
big lebowski said:
That's the dilemma. I also prefer some overlap. But the 18-50 mm is so compact and close focus, I can see many applications which are not covered by the 18-85 mm. I think we need all three zooms... :greedy:
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Has anyone actually seen the 18-85 or heard about it's anticipated dimensions ? close focus? All that I've heard is $9500, f2.8, and "SPECS MAY CHANGE"

Matt Uhry
www.mattuhry.com
 
Getting close

Getting close

Very good question about the close focus abilities of the 18-85. Assuming both the 18-50 and the 18-85 are available when the camera ships; what issues are most critical?

The 18-50 is a bit cheaper, lighter weight, great close focus, reasonably fast...

The 18-85 would save some lens changes, the 60-85mm range is useful for singles and some mild interior compression shots, might have enough flexibility for doco work, curious about the amount of breathing for racks...

I guess if I had to decide today I would get the 18-50 to save the $3,500 bucks to spend on other glass. Ultimately a short throw wide zoom is just one of many lens options I want in my kit.

I like the idea of a kit that includes the 15mm, 85mm and 300mm primes, plus the 18-50mm and the 50-150mm zooms. This set would be relatively affordable for an owner-operator and cover every reasonable focal length.

Short answer, I'll probably end up with the 18-50 instead of the 18-85 just because of availability issues.
 
Please Jim, stop here for awhile...
I don't want finish the money anytime soon.. I want the pocket RED!
 
David Mullen ASC said:
I'd probably prefer 18-85 and 50-150 so that there was some overlap in lens coverage.
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I would agree with David here and will more than likely order these two zooms to finish my kit. I do still need to know how the minimum focus and breathing (if any) compares on the 18-50mm verses the 18-85mm. I guess ultimately we'll have to fly out to LA to test the glass in a real shooting situation before making a final purchase. Great news about the 50-150mm all the same.
 
I was only saying that 18-85mm and 50-150mm would be a nice overlap in theory, just looking at the focal-length numbers, nothing more -- in practice, it would depend on the particular zoom lens. If the 18-50mm lens were better all-around than the 18-85mm, or it served my purposes better in terms of size, speed, or MOD, then I'd probably go for 18-50 and 50-150.
 
Question. Will all of the coatings on these upcoming lenses be matched?
 
Great new addition Jim...

After NAB I speculated on a thread here on RED User that sometime in the future RED would announce another longer focal length zoom that would dovetail nicely with the 18-50 CF zoom. I had no idea it would be this soon! I really like the choice - 50-150mm. I will get one to tandem up with the 18-50 I have coming. If the 18-85 is still alive, I may get one of those also, although for me, the 18-50 & 50-150 tandem kit will be great.
 
throw one of those 50 to 150 bad boys in my shopping cart......yipppie kai yahh.

this lens ends my dillema of nikons vs. PL.....whew.

I think maybe a 50mm prime to bridge the crossover gap Mr. Mullen is talking about perhaps?
 
10mm

10mm

Andrew said:
Any chance for 10mm 100 deg wide angle?
4K lends itself for such nice panoramic shots……..
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Thanks, Andrew. The underwater guys want the 10mm too!
 
David Mullen ASC said:
If the 18-50mm lens were better all-around than the 18-85mm, or it served my purposes better in terms of size, speed, or MOD, then I'd probably go for 18-50 and 50-150.
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Actually, I believe that size, weight and MOD will be major issues on this preference since speed should be the same. And, of course, beyond convenience, there's the price item too (18-50).

The shop list, as well. If two zooms can be included (18-50 + 50-150). Or just one zoom (18-85). Or still, a zoom (18-50) + extra glass (85mm prime).
 
boy howdy !
-A
 
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