Canon Tele Extender III - does it work?

[Zeb B]

I have the new 400mm 2.8 II, Tele Extender III 1.4x & 2.0x and want to use with Epic. Did RED ever get the firmware updated to allow this? Anyone field test this combo?

Cheers!

 

[stu aull]

well, Josh - if you already HAVE it then we elect you to field test!


Stu Aull
SX 199 (Canon)
Alaska

 

[Zeb B]

Yeah, RED get a bit funy about hooking up 3rd party lenses 'n stuff. As in a Voided Warranty. Would like to get an official RED TEAM thumbs up on this topic.

 

[Zeb B]

Hello RED Team
Not seeing this lens on the approved list. What is the process to get that done? Leaving in a week for a commercial shoot in Africa. Need to know if I'm taking the Epic or Canon 1Dc for the project.

 

[stu aull]

Josh - FWIW I have never heard any discussion about or claim from RED that using non-"approved" lenses would affect warranty. Have used a Tamron/Canon mt 24-70 for a year with no issues (tho I wish the IS feature worked) or blow back from RED when I talked to the Techs directly. They DO respond from direct emails BTW if you want to get specific info. RED just won't guarantee just what features a non-listed lenses will work on the cameras.
If your lens mounts up and works, use it. Likewise the TeleEx. Neither will hurt the camera.

Stu Aull
SX199
Alaska

 

[Christopher Barrett]

I actually use the 1.4x with my 24 TS-E II. Works awesomely.

 

[Andrew Walker]

Been using my 2x TC III with my Canon 70-200mm f2.8 II for over a year. Works fine with no problems. Might want to look into getting some kind of lens support for it though.

 

[Zeb B]

Anyone using the new 400mm 2.8 II lens? I want to shoot an upcoming project on Epic but might have to go Canon 1Dc if there is no lens firmware from RED.