Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Scarlet compatibility?

[Simon Knight]

Hi Guys... question about the above lens...

This is the one pictured on the Scarlet on the RED website, so I assume it works! However I've read that the lens is not compatible with the Pro (1D) Canon cameras. Is that because of the mount being EF-S and nothing to do with it being APS-C and not covering all the Scarlet's sensor...?

Cheers

SK

 

[AndreasOberg]

Hiya, I'm afraid I don't know if its supported. However this is a lens I would really avoid using if possibe. It has very big issues with CA and is absolutely not sharp. The newer 15-85 are far, far better if you need this range.

Best
/Andreas

 

[stu aull]

Hi Guys... question about the above lens...

This is the one pictured on the Scarlet on the RED website, so I assume it works! However I've read that the lens is not compatible with the Pro (1D) Canon cameras. Is that because of the mount being EF-S and nothing to do with it being APS-C and not covering all the Scarlet's sensor...?

Cheers

SK

Yes, I would say that is correct (re Pro Canons), and has nothing to do with RED fitting. I have found that most Canon glass will work with the RED's mounts, as far as autofocus and Iris go, even if not officially listed. Same goes for a lot of Canon-mount Non -OE glass (like Tamron, which I use)

Stu Aull
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