Lenses and Adapters

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

For more information on a specific lens or adapter, 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

The latest RED-tested and approved lenses are listed on the V-RAPTOR section of RED Support.

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 Adapters

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

  • RED® RF to PL Adapter (refer to RED® RF to PL Adapter Pack)
  • Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
  • Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with Variable ND Filter / Clear Filter / Circular Polarizer

Refer to the V-RAPTOR section of RED Support for more information.

Attaching Lenses

  1. Unlock the locking ring by rotating it to the fully counterclockwise position.
  2. Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. While holding the lens release button, turn the camera lens mount cap counter-clockwise until it stops, and remove it from the camera. If the lens locking ring rotates while removing the cap, make sure that you hold the locking ring tab in place while rotating the cap.
  3. Remove the rear lens cap from the mount end of the lens.
  4. Align the red dot on the lens mount with the red dot on the camera lens mount, and insert the lens mount of the lens in the camera lens mount opening.
  5. Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place. If the lens locking ring rotates while attaching the lens, make sure that you hold the locking ring tab in place while rotating the lens or adapter.
  6. Gently tighten the locking ring. Do not over-tighten the locking ring.
  7. Store the camera lens mount cap and the rear lens cap together in a dust free location.

Removing Lenses

  1. Loosen the locking ring gently.
  2. 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. If the lens locking ring rotates while removing the lens, make sure that you hold the locking ring tab in place while rotating the lens or adapter.
  3. Align the red dot on the camera lens mount cap with the red dot on the camera lens mount, and attach the cap to the camera.
  4. Gently tighten the locking ring. Do not over-tighten the locking ring.
  5. Attach the rear lens cap to the lens.
  6. Store the lens with the front and rear caps attached.