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10-11-2008, 02:14 PM
Don't understand the need for a 138mm retaining Ring. Every Industry standard Mattebox accommodates a 138mm filter in the bellows ring. Rear filter slot would be interesting but not a requirement.
Mounting points for a proper support ring is what's needed. Ideally close to the Zoom Ring to accommodate a permanently mounted Zoom motor.
10-11-2008, 04:19 PM
Or at least x-ray it ?Originally Posted by Brook Willard
Hawk and Lomo 75mm -
Matt Uhry
www.mattuhry.com
10-23-2008, 08:10 AM
I wonder who copied who !?
10-23-2008, 10:46 AM
( Jarred shakes his head once again )
Anyhow... Great review Matt. Lens support is coming dont worry.. I agree it would of been nice to get this out at the same time as shipping the lenses, but we got the lenses in a little earlier than we thought, so instead of just pretending we didnt have them and wait for the support, we decided to get them out to the customers who could use a 3rd party solution for now.
As for the threads, I understand the frustration.. It was either make the whole diameter of the lens larger than needed to get a "normal" thread size on there for drop-ins ( and hence not fit in most 4x5.6 Matteboxes ), or not put threads on there at all which i think would of been worse.
10-23-2008, 10:53 AM
hahaha
10-24-2008, 12:14 AM
Howdy Jarred,
Glad the supports are on the way, I would be worried about using the lens in all but the tamest conditions, and even then it's questionable.
The filter - yeah, we'll just have to find or make a clamp on ring I guess.
Fantastic Job on the Optics - It's really great and you all should be proud.
Matt Uhry
www.mattuhry.com
10-30-2008, 11:08 PM
Red verified the lens irregularity and replaced in the next day! Responsive customer service as always. Additionally, Dave Winters brought over his Arri FF5 and it worked well with the 18 to 85. I am checking on options for my Chroszeil and see if they can be modified or parts swapped so it will work better.
In addition we had both of our cameras upgraded with the new sound board, CF card reader and whatever else RED considered worthwhile doing while our cameras and accessories were in their shop. All at no charge and all with less then a two day turn around. We are testing out the new 16gb cards and audio tomorrow and will report back as soon as we can.
11-06-2008, 09:56 PM
Great review of the lens, you answered a lot of my questions. Still trying to make some final lens decisions, and this definitely helps.
01-19-2009, 11:24 PM
Jarred,
So if Red is providing a support for the lens, when will it ship?
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