Lenses and Adaptors

This section lists the compatible lenses and Adaptors for the camera. It also provides the steps for Attaching Lenses and Removing Lenses.

For more information on a specific lens or Adaptor, refer to the original manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING: When the camera is not in use, protect lenses and the camera sensor by attaching the lens caps and camera mount cap.

Figure: Camera with mount cap installed.

Incompatible lenses do not register on the camera UI and they will not show any UI lens information or menu controls. The camera can control compatible lenses electronically, including the following features:

  • Iris - The UI menu is enabled and the camera can control the lens Iris
  • Autofocus - The UI menu is enabled for lenses that support autofocus
  • Image Stabilization - The UI indicates that image stabilization is present
  • Control Ring - The UI menu is enabled and the camera can use the control ring

For more information, refer to the Lens menu.

Compatible Lenses

RED tested the following lenses and confirmed the functionality for use with the camera:

  • Canon RF 15-35 mm f/2.8 L IS USM
  • Canon RF 24-70 mm f/2.8 L IS USM
  • Canon RF 24-105 mm f/4 L IS USM
  • Canon RF 24-240 mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
  • Canon RF 28-70 mm f/2 L USM
  • Canon RF 35 mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
  • Canon RF 50 mm f/1.2 L USM
  • Canon RF 70-200 mm f/2.8 L IS USM
  • Canon RF 85 mm f/1.2 L USM DS
  • Canon RF 100-500 mm f/4.5 - 7.1 L IS USM
  • Canon RF 800 mm f/11 IS STM
  • Canon EF 14 mm f/2.8L II USM
  • Canon EF 24 mm f/1.4L II USM
  • Canon EF 35 mm f/1.4L II USM
  • Canon EF 50 mm f/1.2L USM
  • Canon EF 85 mm f/1.2L II USM
  • Canon EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM
  • Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II USM
  • Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L III USM
  • Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS II USM
  • Canon EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS III USM

Lens Weight and Lens Support

Use a lens support system when mounting heavy or long lenses to your camera.

When mounting a heavy or long lens, ensure that the full weight of the lens is never directly on the camera or lens mount. Mount the lens to the support system first, and then carefully mount the lens to the camera.

Compatible Mount Adaptors

RED tested the following adaptors and determined that they are compatible with the camera:

  • Canon Mount Adaptor EF-EOS R
  • Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adaptor EF-EOS R with Variable ND Filter / Clear Filter / Circular Polarizer

Attaching Lenses

  1. Remove the mount cap from the camera.
  2. Remove the mount cap from the mount end of the lens.
  3. Align the red dots and insert the lens in the camera.
  4. Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place.
  5. Store the mount caps.

Removing Lenses

  1. Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. While holding the lens release button, turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops and remove it from the camera.
  2. Align the red dot on the camera mount cap with the red dot on the camera and attach the mount cap to the camera.
  3. Turn the camera mount cap clockwise until it clicks in place.
  4. Align the red dot on the lens mount cap with the red dot on the lens and attach the mount cap to the lens.
  5. Turn the lens mount cap clockwise until it clicks in place.
  6. Store the lens with the caps attached to both ends.