using SLR lenses with RED--disadvantages?

Hi Guys,
So basically the RED sensor is slightly cropped? Got that. So in the opinion of so many enlightened gents out there what would be the ideal choice of say three lenses for RED be to take in the following scenarios?

I MAY be looking to start seeing RED in the future with regards to working with the system underwater. That said I would like to get an idea from any of you guys with regards to lenses for:

A) Super Wide Angle shots, reefscapes, Schooling fish etc.
B) Portraiture
C) Tight to exteremely tight Macro.

Budget is an issue so no crazy lens options please.

In advance, thanks for any pointers.
Mark.
 
Remember 35mm still, is different than 35mm film. The film in still cameras run sideways, and allow for a much bigger frame. The film in 35mm motion picture, runs vertically, and the image frame is a lot smaller. Super35 is the biggest 35mm frame that 35mm motion picture uses theese days, but still pretty smaller than 35mm still photo.
 
So to summarize the disadvantages:

1. More difficult to focus.
2. May breathe a lot.
3. No zoom shots (because a still photo lens probably won't hold focus while zooming)

Any I have missed?

By the way, has anyone used the Redrock microfollow focus? Does it fix the still lens focus problem or just kinda help?
 
4. Most lenses changes length as you focus - annoying with a mattebox.
5. The barrel diameter is different from lens to lens - also annoying with a mattebox.
 
Anders Holck said:
4. Most lenses changes length as you focus - annoying with a mattebox.
5. The barrel diameter is different from lens to lens - also annoying with a mattebox.
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Hey Zane, note that MOST lenses change length as you focus...but not all. The good Nikon SLR's I have do not. And as far as I can tell they barely breathe at all. I paid a premium for excellent quality...but compared to cine primes they're CHEAP!
 
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