Lens Package Options for Epic (1/2011)

[Gary Jones]

It would appear that you are only testing primes (and it looks like a great group of the more affordable sets you have there). I would just like to ask you to test some of the zooms as well (especially some of the more affordable once - Red, Optimo DP, Aluras etc). Tests of this size and quality are rare and it would be a great opportunity to see what compromises one makes when picking some of the zooms.

Personally, I am especially interested in the 2 Optimo DPs which appear to get good reviews, but it would be nice to have them included in such a comprehensive test. If I only did narrative, I would definitely be in the market for a set of primes, but I like to do other projects as well. My skill set is not 'there' yet, so I can't justify charging the amount needed that would cover the costs of hiring good lenses on top.

I understand if it isn't going to be practical, but I thought it was worth a plea.

Thanks either way,

Gary

[Will Keir]

Rent: Zeiss Super Speeds
Although they are basically unusable wide open

Why?

[Will Keir]

That's a good point with 5k, dragon 6k and eventually up to 8k before they give it a rest.

Julio, can you add future proofing to your awesome lens set collection list?

EX:

Lens coverage: 2k max (16mm lenses), 4k max, 5k verified, 6k vignetting, 8k, vignetting.

Thanks for considering the suggestion, very important for new purchases going forward. Keep up the good work.

Hey guys quick question regarding the Dp rouge set. Does anyone know if the image circle will cover 5k full from for both lenses without any vignetting on the edges? Seems to me that all these lens options are great but how many will actually cover 5k?

[Will Keir]

Love the Optimo 24-290, but will be testing the new Arri/Fujinons before we buy in to Optimo.

Ketch, how did the test go?

[KETCH ROSSi]

Ketch, how did the test go?

Its a nice glass but not even close to be in the class of the Optimo.

[Will Keir]

Originally Posted by Mark L. Pederson
Well ... I totally respect that you want T1.3, 1.4 for 2D work. Comes in handy. But for 3D - you will almost NEVER be at a T1.3 because the depth of field is too shallow. We shoot a couple 3D spots a month and our third all RED 3D feature film rolls March 14th in NYC - so ... I'm speaking from a fair amount of experience and testing.

Again, Master Primes are a great investment - I would just never use them for 3D. Just sayin ...



From a post from KETCH ROSSi:

"While in deed the reason for the purchase of the Master Primes is for 2D work, and Photography work with Epic, we will in
deed do some serious tests in T1.3 for 3D, that is my intention, as I believe it could work well for what I envision.

So as son as we get our first 2 Epic cameras and our first Atom rig, will get a chance to test it ;)"

[Will Keir]

So it turned out that the Master Primes didn't work as well as the Optimo DPs?

Originally Posted by Mark L. Pederson
Well ... I totally respect that you want T1.3, 1.4 for 2D work. Comes in handy. But for 3D - you will almost NEVER be at a T1.3 because the depth of field is too shallow. We shoot a couple 3D spots a month and our third all RED 3D feature film rolls March 14th in NYC - so ... I'm speaking from a fair amount of experience and testing.

Again, Master Primes are a great investment - I would just never use them for 3D. Just sayin ...



From a post from KETCH ROSSi:

"While in deed the reason for the purchase of the Master Primes is for 2D work, and Photography work with Epic, we will in
deed do some serious tests in T1.3 for 3D, that is my intention, as I believe it could work well for what I envision.

So as son as we get our first 2 Epic cameras and our first Atom rig, will get a chance to test it ;)"

[Will Keir]

What happens to this sticky? The price list needs updating.

[Will Mayer]

Thanks for the great list!

[Eric Santiago]

I know this will sound dumb to most of you but if you had one choice of lens from the RED set, which one would it be?