Stumbled across this.

[J. Eric Camp]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/665583-REG/DigiOptical_DO_18_50F_DO1850F_18_50mm_T3_PL.html#f eatures

Oddly familiar looking.

[Adrian Correia]

it sure does....

[Jonathan Stevenson]

Also strange that the 18-50 is not present in the Red online store... What's up with that?

[Stephen Williams]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/665583-REG/DigiOptical_DO_18_50F_DO1850F_18_50mm_T3_PL.html#f eatures

Oddly familiar looking.

$1000 cheaper than the Red Version. Probably a 'garage' clear out, I can't think they have been selling well recently.

[Nick Gardner]

never mind

[J. Eric Camp]

The RED 18-50 is still in the store, it is just not on the home page. Hit the Lenses button.

[Peter Plevritis]

Maybe Red could drop it to $4K. I've wanted one of these for a while.

but wait...

Check out the shipping cost. Ground, $800 to CA. Didn't know these where made on the moon.

[Brandon Ruiz]

WOAH! Anyone know why the shipping costs are so high?

[Matt Uhry]

Interesting, but shipping cost is bizzare: FedEx Priority will run you $4,891.20.

I think it looks like the focus scale has a bit more rotation than the Red 18-50 ... Can a 18-50 owner have a look and compare ?

Not a very good way for B&H to make friends at Red if they want to sell some Scarlets.

Matt Uhry
www.mattuhry.com

[Nicholas Shields]

Definitely looks like Red made a deal to blow out some lenses. Makes sense since the 18-85 covers the range and it is closer to the styling of the primes.

[Mathias Erichsen]

He, he! There must be something wrong with the B&H shipping-price... FedEx Priority is $11,079.00 to Norway! :/


Mathias

[Peter Plevritis]

Maybe who ever Red made a deal to make this lens also made an agreement that Red would have exclusive sales for a period of time. And maybe that has ended.

DigiOptical? Who's that?

[Jeff Kilgroe]

It's identical to the RED 18-50, including all the marks, scales, labeling (/i), etc.. Just says DigiOptical instead of RED on it.

Something is definitely funny about this... And not just the shipping rates. My first impression was that it could be a Chinese knock-off, but they probably wouldn't be stamping "/i" on it if it were... Peter could be right that an exclusive contract may have ended.

[Jarred Land]

heh heh heh...

[LEON]

and what about this:
http://www.findthebestdeals.com/xwOc4gL0a_DigiOptical_DO1850F_18_50mm_T3_PL_Mount_ Zoom_Lens

Incredible!

[Jason Ramsey]

and what about this:
http://www.findthebestdeals.com/xwOc4gL0a_DigiOptical_DO1850F_18_50mm_T3_PL_Mount_ Zoom_Lens

Incredible!

That price is in pounds. And, when you pay thousands in shipping it's not such a good deal anymore either :)

[LEON]

That price is in pounds. And, when you pay thousands in shipping it's not such a good deal anymore either :)

Sorry, I read $

DigiOptical DO1850F 18-50mm T3 PL Mount Zoom Lens

$2501.97

DigiOptical DO1850F 18-50mm T3 PL Mount Zoom Lens, 18-50mm Focal Length, f/2.8, Super35 Coverage, Footage Scale, PL Mount DO1850F Professional Camcorder Lenses DO1850F 18-50mm T3 PL Mount Zoom Lens

Click to buy to order the DigiOptical DO1850F 18-50mm T3 PL Mount Zoom Lens online. Or click the [ ] Save button to save it for later.

Manufacturer: DigiOptical

Part Number: DIDO1850F

Provided by: B & H Photo Video Global

Updated: 1/5/2010

BUT THERE MUST BE SOME MISTAKE , IN SHIPPING PRICE ALSO!

[david farland]

heh heh heh...

....so it's more like Red still has an interest in the manufacture of these lenses and are selling their seconds, surplus etc, as non-branded.

D

[Jarred Land]

so it's more like Red still has an interest in the manufacture of these lenses and is selling their seconds, etc as non-branded.
D

not even close :)

[david farland]

so you don't have an interest in the manufacturer of these lenses?

[Steve Gal]

So I think Red is gonna take this lens and the 50-150 and rebrand them and sell them through Retail stores. I believe it was stated that Red does not want to make lenses anymore less than the quality of the Pro Primes. Just my guess.

[Phil Jordan]

My guess is that the exclusive period is up with Cooke on these lenses since it has been two years and Cooke is doing this with B&H. The 18-50 and 50-150 seem to be the only ones Red didn't develop themselves and they aren't called pro which I hope means Red will have a new pro version they come out with soon. Red does a better price/performance lens than anyone including the pro 18-85 and the RPPs.

[Phil Jordan]

I just noticed that Red took down Cooke from the gear we use page.

[Jonathan Stevenson]

Red owns DigiOptical maybe?

[Jannard]

Red owns DigiOptical maybe?

RED does not own DigiOptical or have anything to do with this.

Jim

[Jonathan Stevenson]

RED does not own DigiOptical or have anything to do with this.

Jim

So... Scam?

[Jason Ramsey]

man... everyone just assumes the worst don't they :)

[Pawel Achtel]

man... everyone just assumes the worst don't they :)

Well, last time Jarred answered "heh heh heh", the eBay distributor of fake RED stickers was forced to "re-focus" his business a bit. :wink:

Having said that, I have NFI what's up with those lenses. LOL

[Jarred Land]

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1263119147.jpg

[David Battistella]

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1263119147.jpg

huh?

[Pawel Achtel]

Let me guess: Jarred forgot to turn on the key light again. LOL

[Jonathan Stevenson]

New zoom? Maybe they redesigned the 18-50 so the old design went elsewhere.

[Mitch Gross]

Pro version on the way?

[Peter Plevritis]

...implying Red may be making a Pro version of this lens and it'll be even cheaper, I can tell by the silhouette.

[Roberto Lequeux]

Hahaha!! Nice! Guess the 18-50mm Pro is on the way.

Probably with a similar price, though greatly improved in every way. Doubt the price will drop.

[Ryan S]

Way to get the glassaholics stirred up, Jarred!

Looking at the silhouette...it looks VERY similar to the current 18-50. Maybe slightly fatter in the middle. So the question is...is this a completely new lens, a Pro-ified version of the current one, or just a stylized photo of the current one to mess with our heads?

[Jaime Vallés]

http://www.redgrabs.com/up/1263119147.jpg
Damn, Jarred! You sure know how to stir up the rumor mill! :cheers2:

[Jarred Land]

Way to get the glassaholics stirred up, Jarred!

Looking at the silhouette...it looks VERY similar to the current 18-50. Maybe slightly fatter in the middle. So the question is...is this a completely new lens, a Pro-ified version of the current one, or just a stylized photo of the current one to mess with our heads?

One of your guesses is correct. I would probably put money on it not being the last two.

[Steve Sherrick]

One of your guesses is correct. I would probably put money on it not being the last two.
You finally got around to doing that ultra compact 10-250mm F1.8 zoom? Nice!
:-)

[Pawel Achtel]

You finally got around to doing that ultra compact 10-250mm F1.8 zoom? Nice!
:-)

LMAO :lol:

OK Jarred, so would you put your bet on that it is an entirely brand spanking new design of a new short compact zoom to join the Pro line of RED-designed lenses?

Would it be risky to say that it will be released in 3 month's time?

[Jarred Land]

Someone's been peeking through our windows...

[J. Eric Camp]

So it seems that RED has relinquished their manufacturing contract in favor of their own new "much more better" short zoom.

Lovely.

[Pawel Achtel]

Someone's been peeking through our windows...

...or just confirmed a dumb-arse shot in the dark. LOL

Nice one!

Sooo now, that there is hardly anything else to hide, let us know all the specs and delivery dates... :ihih: ...oh, and turn the damn key-light on :001_tt2:

[Ryan S]

One of your guesses is correct. I would probably put money on it not being the last two.

You sly dog, you.

I'm curious to see what you've come up with. I have to wonder though, how can a new Pro zoom be the same size (or so it appears) as the old 18-50, when the 18-85 is so large?

I'm know we'll hear all the details when the time is right. But curiosity has been contracted, and the incubation period is short.

[Jarred Land]

BTW.. this lens was used to shoot both Snappy, and Jim's iphone 4000 shot.

[Jeff Kilgroe]

OK, I'm officially confused. That lens for sale thru B&H is mighty fishy...

Anyway, love the shot of the new lens. Please let this be a new zoom. Something like a 15-40 T2.4. Please? :)

[Jeff Kilgroe]

BTW.. this lens was used to shoot both Snappy, and Jim's iphone 4000 shot.

Hmmm... I had assumed Snappy was shot with the new 18mm RPP. Oops, my bad.

And the ISO 4000 shot too? OK, Jim did say "RED Pro zoom at T2.8". I guess I just ASSumed the 18-85.
:biggrin:

[Roberto Lequeux]

Yea I thought it was the 18-85 as well. Looks snappy Jared!

Anything ready to be shared on pricing?

Or weight?

[Pawel Achtel]

BTW.. this lens was used to shoot both Snappy, and Jim's iphone 4000 shot.

hmmm....close focus. Nice.

[Ryan S]

Check out Recon, kids...

[C.H.Haskell]

BTW.. this lens was used to shoot both Snappy, and Jim's iphone 4000 shot.

Where can I find these? Looking for more images taken with 17-50 pro. Best