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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 :)

Zeiss ze compatible with Scarlet?

Barry Bishop said:
Just got the Distagon 1.4 35mm ZE and it too has the same shutter issue :(
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Just got 50mm 1.4 ZE planar ... same issues with the shutter. AL canon mount, firmware 2.0.5. I tried unscrewing lens ever so slightly ... shutter issue stopped, but obviously there is no electronic aperture control. FML
 
I just bought a new Zeiss ZE kit and made some tests with Epic X and 2 x Scarlett

21-2,8 : no problemo (scarlett and Epic)
28-2 : no problemo (scarlett and Epic)
35-2 : Sometime it works, sometime the aperture won't work (scarlett and Epic)
50-1,4 : doesn't work on my 2 scarlett and Epic X
85-1,4 : no problemo
100-2 : no problemo

I ask Jarred for what to do, and he says to wait until the next firmware update.


Olivier
 
Ryan Chapman said:
I've used the ZE 21mm 2.8, 35mm 2.0 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4 and had no problems with any of them. Using 2.0.5 firmware.
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I have the 18mm, 28mm, 50mm, and the 85mm they work perfectly fine but the 50mm is only sharp at f4, thats something people should note
 
Ahh the shutter of death i have then.




I also don't have this issue with my ZE 85mm f/1.4 so Olivier's list seems to be holding true.
Ive used this lens on the body before (don't remember which FW ver) so perhaps just an issue with Beta 2.0.8 and sounds like Red are aware

jas
 
i hope with this new firmware v3.0 all existing problems are solved?
planing to buy 18,50,85mm
any test with new firmware?
 
Ryan Emanuel said:
I have the 18mm, 28mm, 50mm, and the 85mm they work perfectly fine but the 50mm is only sharp at f4, thats something people should note
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The 50mm is really soft or dou you think your scarlet don't manage it well? Someone could tell us if the 50mm1.4 is sharp before F4?
 
Hi Guys, could you suggest me, the 35mm Zeiss lens can works for Red MX 4.5? Someone try to use but it doesn't work, it comes black steps on left and right corner. Is there any settings? Hoping yours suggestion.

theskymovies@mail.com.np
 
I am planning to buy a set of Zeiss ZF lenses for a Scarlet because I prefer the manual aperture ring, I have been recommended the leitax adapters, anyone here using Zeiss ZFs on Scarlet/Epic? what adapters have worked for you?? Thanks!
 
hi guys
just to let u know
i have zeiss zf2 21-35-50-100 , used on scarlet at 4k with no issue except the infinity focus due to the adpter ring nikon to canon
sample of 35 f1.4 in this footage all beauty shots

https://vimeo.com/45950663

cheers
 
@ carlos i have a cheap china adapter 20euros....the main thing is it has to be stiff once you put it on do not change lens it will gain a little play and then the lens will be not firmly attached....buy one for each lens and do not remove it
cheers
 
Thanks for the info Paolo I am currently using a similar adapter on my nikkor AIS 50mm just making sure this kind of adapter would work on the scarlet. Loving the look of the Zeiss ZFs on your scarlet btw
 
To also vouch, I have a set of Zeiss ZE for the Canon EF mount and they work wonders on the scarlet. Between being able to adjust the aperature in camera and the sharpness of the glass..well worth it!
 
I've been shooting on the 18mm 35mm 1.4 50 makro 85mm and 100 makro and one issue to note is that in high contrast shots look out for purple chromatic abberation. You'll need to close the iris to at least f4 or more to get ride of it.
 
Waleed Al Shehhi said:
i do have the 21- 2.8, 35 - 2, 50 - 1.4, 85 - 1.4, 100 - 2 all ZE and the set is working fine i didn't face any problem with 4k.
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Can I assume if these lenses work on the Scarlet that they will also work on the Epic? Also Waleed just curious for close face shots like focusing on an eye or someones lip would you use the 100? Or will the 85 focus close enough I am trying to decide which of the two would give me most versatility. Thanks.
 
To also vouch, I have a set of Zeiss ZE for the Canon EF mount and they work wonders on the scarlet. Between being able to adjust the aperature in camera and the sharpness of the glass..well worth it!

Hi Tom, Do you also have a Canon body as well? I was thinking of getting one as a "B" camera with the same set of lenses for both. I have always had a hard time matching the footage although I never used the same lens on both. I was wondering if you have ever compared frame grabs pulled from the Red with those of the Canon. To me the DSLR stills look sharper even at the same resolution.
 
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