Illumina 8mm Super 16 lens 2K RED SCARLET ARRI AATON

Here's a link to the manufacturer's page about this lens (and the others in the set) http://www.lumatechinc.com/16.html

This is the lens you need for 2K shooting on a RED ONE or on a 2/3 inch sensor, like the upcoming RED SCARLET (check red.com on the 31st for update on their release schedule). This is a modern lens with a smooth flowing iris and focus with zero 'play' in the gears. Performance-wise it is comparable to the Zeiss Superspeeds - you can cut between them fairly seamlessly. This is a reluctant sale due to high production costs on a recent project.

Some highlights:

_ Wide in 2K (and covers 2.5K as well)
_ Very sharp modern lens
_ Footage scales on both sides of the lens
_ Super fast @ T1.3 (f1.2)
_ 10 iris blades
_ Multi-coated
_ Stainless Arri bayonet mount (easily converted to PL for $400 - see top link for prices of lens mounts)
_ Smooth Geared focus and Iris rings
_ 80mm lens front
_ Front and rear caps
_ Color will match well with Zeiss lenses

It is in perfect condition.

Here's a write up on this lens: http://cinematechnic.com/products/optar_illumina_lenses.html

The first few takes from this Vimeo clip show the lens in action: http://vimeo.com/5039428

This optical excellence is not something you can attain in stills lenses without spending a considerable amount of money, and even then the focus and iris will not be cinematography-ready, i.e. no follow focus and iris gear teeth, no de-clicked iris, no standard lens front diameter for your mattebox. 

As you can see from the top link, the 8mm lens costs $3900 USD (equivalent Zeiss lenses are roughly twice as much). I am offering approximately $2900 USD in AUD, and will consider a best offer.