The Cooke RED Set

Thomas Barthle Jr. · March 3rd, 2008, 08:04 PM

I did a quick search here and I am surprised to see no one has made a link for this:

http://www.cookeoptics.com/cooke.nsf...25738B007695E8

Bob Hart · March 3rd, 2008, 08:21 PM

This link may get pulled as it may be against dvinfo policy if the lens kit is available direct from your linked web address but also from a reseller sponsor member which I think it is. If you want to be courteous and sure, drop Chris Hurd an email. This may be the reason why it may not been linked previously by other members.

Thomas Barthle Jr. · March 3rd, 2008, 10:03 PM

Yank away then!

Chris Hurd · March 3rd, 2008, 10:29 PM

Thanks Bob -- it's okay as it is though.

The set is also available in the U.S. through our sponsor ZGC at www.zgc.com

Thanks for posting the link Thomas,

Thomas Barthle Jr. · March 4th, 2008, 08:23 AM

Next time I will check with you. I figured a direct link to a manufacturer would be ok, but not a reseller.

Greg Boston · March 4th, 2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Barthle Jr.

Next time I will check with you. I figured a direct link to a manufacturer would be ok, but not a reseller.

That's typically an okay way to think of it, especially if the manufacturer doesn't sell it directly. Great way to get more info on a product, then use one of our trusted sponsors to actually purchase.

Our deepest concern with non-sponsor links is when it's one of those rip-off internet retailers with low ball pricing, bait and switch, accessory up sell, and a host of other deceptive tactics.

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Thomas Barthle Jr. · March 4th, 2008, 08:37 AM

This is good to know! Thanks!

As far as the lenses, this /i technology is new to me. I thought it may have something to do with focus assisting, but recording the metadata is a great idea, especially matching live action with keyed in video. May the discussion begin!

Greg Hartzell · March 9th, 2008, 09:31 PM

Hey, this set looks really cool! What's so special about the red set over the regular S4 primes? Also, how do they compare with the zeiss ultra primes?

Charles Papert · March 10th, 2008, 12:04 AM

I have yet to discern what is different about the Red S4's over the standard ones, it seems a bit like a marketing ploy and it seems unlikely to be a success. The regular S4's can be rented to any production shooting 35mm, Super16, D20, Red etc. But if you own the RED version, it's a little extra explaining to do when used on other cameras (have to deflect questions of "is this a cheaper series? what's different about them? are they compatible?" etc).

I suppose someone who never intends to use them off the RED camera will be perfectly happy, but I don't know what percentage of RED purchasers are sinking another $100K (to start) into their private lens collections.

Meryem Ersoz · March 10th, 2008, 11:03 AM

i don't think the lenses are different. i think you save something like $1500 on the set versus purchasing them separately...which, woo hoo, when you're spending $96K+ on a purchase isn't huge, but it's better than nothing.

assuming you want exactly those lenses...

Mark Kenfield · March 11th, 2008, 07:48 AM

That 15-40mm T/2 sounds pretty yummy I must say.

Charles Papert · March 11th, 2008, 09:01 AM

I myself prefer the Optimo 15-40; it's a bit slower at T2.6 but much lighter and lower profile, would match the weight of RED far better for handheld work.

March 3rd, 2008, 08:04 PM	#1
Thomas Barthle Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 62	The Cooke RED Set I did a quick search here and I am surprised to see no one has made a link for this: http://www.cookeoptics.com/cooke.nsf...25738B007695E8

March 3rd, 2008, 08:21 PM	#2
Bob Hart Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PERTH. W.A. AUSTRALIA. Posts: 2,391	This link may get pulled as it may be against dvinfo policy if the lens kit is available direct from your linked web address but also from a reseller sponsor member which I think it is. If you want to be courteous and sure, drop Chris Hurd an email. This may be the reason why it may not been linked previously by other members. Last edited by Bob Hart; March 3rd, 2008 at 08:23 PM. Reason: error

March 3rd, 2008, 10:29 PM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 21,369 Images: 535	Thanks Bob -- it's okay as it is though. The set is also available in the U.S. through our sponsor ZGC at www.zgc.com Thanks for posting the link Thomas, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DV Info Net Sponsors \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 10th, 2008, 12:04 AM	#9
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,988	I have yet to discern what is different about the Red S4's over the standard ones, it seems a bit like a marketing ploy and it seems unlikely to be a success. The regular S4's can be rented to any production shooting 35mm, Super16, D20, Red etc. But if you own the RED version, it's a little extra explaining to do when used on other cameras (have to deflect questions of "is this a cheaper series? what's different about them? are they compatible?" etc). I suppose someone who never intends to use them off the RED camera will be perfectly happy, but I don't know what percentage of RED purchasers are sinking another $100K (to start) into their private lens collections. __________________ Charles Papert, SOC www.charlespapert.com

March 11th, 2008, 09:01 AM	#12
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,988	I myself prefer the Optimo 15-40; it's a bit slower at T2.6 but much lighter and lower profile, would match the weight of RED far better for handheld work. __________________ Charles Papert, SOC www.charlespapert.com

March 3rd, 2008, 10:03 PM	#3
Thomas Barthle Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 62	Yank away then!

March 4th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#5
Thomas Barthle Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 62	Next time I will check with you. I figured a direct link to a manufacturer would be ok, but not a reseller.

March 4th, 2008, 08:37 AM	#7
Thomas Barthle Jr. Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 62	This is good to know! Thanks! As far as the lenses, this /i technology is new to me. I thought it may have something to do with focus assisting, but recording the metadata is a great idea, especially matching live action with keyed in video. May the discussion begin!

March 9th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#8
Greg Hartzell Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbia, CT Posts: 168	Hey, this set looks really cool! What's so special about the red set over the regular S4 primes? Also, how do they compare with the zeiss ultra primes?

March 10th, 2008, 11:03 AM	#10
Meryem Ersoz Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 2,482	i don't think the lenses are different. i think you save something like $1500 on the set versus purchasing them separately...which, woo hoo, when you're spending $96K+ on a purchase isn't huge, but it's better than nothing. assuming you want exactly those lenses...

March 11th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#11
Mark Kenfield Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 163	That 15-40mm T/2 sounds pretty yummy I must say.

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