The Workflow CR2 Thunderbolt 2 CFast 2.0 Reader from Lexar supports CFast 2.0 memory cards and features USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2 interface. It can be used with a workflow hub or on the go with an included USB cable.
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Key Features
- Supports CFast 2.0 Memory Cards
- USB 3.0 & Thunderbolt 2 Interfaces
The Workflow CR2 Thunderbolt 2 CFast 2.0 Reader from Lexar supports CFast 2.0 memory cards and features USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2 interface. It can be used with a workflow hub or on the go with an included USB cable.
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Lexar Workflow CR2 Reviews
Good card reader
By Kevin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-27
Reliable card reader. Have had one for a few years and bought another.
Works nicely on Thunderbolt 2
By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-01-14
I use this card reader on the Thunderbolt 2 port of my 2013 Mac Pro. Fast transfers to my RAID. I can play 6K compressed RAW footage directly from the card using the Blackmagic player utility. Have not tried the USB-C connection.
Does the job
By Glen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-12-06
Purchased this updated reader after reports that the CR1 version had issues. Very happy with the updated version.
Didn't get to use
By Jessica
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2017-08-17
I have to return this as it was for the CFast card that said it was compatible with my camera, however it is not.
Fast data handling for cfast cards
By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-08-14
For fast download of cfast 2 cards. Never a card mounting or overheating problem with Lexar readers
Fast and recommended.
By Lifestyleshooter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-05-10
Fast and recommended.
CFast Reader
By Diane
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-15
Easy to use - makes downloading to computer easy
Thunderbolt 2, not 3
By Claire
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-07
I've been looking everywhere for a reliable Thunderbolt 3 CFast reader, and thought I'd found one. I should've been suspicious when it didn't show an image of the back ports. But it was late, I'm overworked, and I didn't read the specs thoroughly. This is a thunderbolt 2 reader. I wasted my money, and I'm bummed. Don't buy this if you want a thunderbolt 3 reader.
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Bought this a while ago for my Blackmagic 4.6K ...
Bought this a while ago for my Blackmagic 4.6K Camera - Will this work with RED Komodo footage shot on a SanDisk, Extreme Pro, 256 GB, CFast 2.0, Card?
Will transfer speeds increase if I go with one of the RED Komodo approved/listed readers on your site (under recommended accessories?)
Yes, Other brands of CFAST 2.0 cards would work with the Lexar Workflow CR2 reader. Also a lot depends on if the computer you are connecting to supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Standard which would offer 10 Gb/s when using the RED CFAST Reader. https://bhpho.to/3CpgeN6 We think the fastest reader would be this Thunderbolt 3 model from Sonnet -
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Date published: 2022-08-22
question
What is the difference between this reader and the other Lexar CFAST thunderbolt Reader? ( B&H # LEWFCR2 MFR # LRWCR2RBNA ) Looks the same but $10 price difference.
This one is usb 3 and Thunderbolt 2 the other one Lexar makes is only USB 3.
Date published: 2018-08-26
question
can it work on thunderbolt1 on macbook pro 2011?
Yes, Thunderbolt I & II are compatible. However, this set up will work only at the computers I's speed, not the readers II's speed.
Date published: 2018-08-26
question
Is there a practical transfer speed advantage with the Thunderbolt vs USB 3. I mean this with regards to this reader's options and also when compared to other USB 3 readers like SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Reader/Writer B&H # SAEPCCR -- I want the fastest possible transfer but I'm not sure if the bottleneck would come from the interface, the cards, the computer, or something else. In other words, if I use Thunderbolt with this cable, can I transfer faster than the 500mb/s that is advertised on the Sandisk USB 3 version? Thanks!
USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt are very fast and as for the listed speed of 500MB/s Data Transfer rate that is the best it can do with the SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Reader/Writer B&H # SAEPCCR MFR # SDDR-299-A46. But there are many variables and it can be slowed down by the card, computer, cable and or the reader. If you have Thunderbolt 2 and use the Lexar system with the hub, Lexar Professional Workflow HR2 4-Bay Thunderbolt 2/USB 3.0 Hub B&H # LEWFHR2 MFR # LRWHR2RBNA that should be about the fastest.But there is no guarantee by the manufactures as to the exact speed you personally will get.
Date published: 2018-08-26
question
Does this work with Cfast cards that work with the ARRI AMIRA???
Yes, this will support Cfast cards that are used in the Arri Amira.
Date published: 2018-08-26
Extremely frustrated! I purchased this with a ...
Extremely frustrated! I purchased this with a Lexar Professional CFast 2.0 3500x card and I am having a very hard time getting It to connect every time without freezing on my brand new, straight out of the box 2019 MacBook Pro. I have never been more irritated. Am I doing something wrong here?? it wait her has to be the reader or the card because it has worked before with incident. Thought I was passed that. If it does not work I WILL be returning .
Love my Lexar Professional C Fast car reader. I have the entire hub which also houses my SD cards. Fast and hassle free. Saves me space as well and keeps my desk tidy.
Date published: 2020-01-25
Will this read an XQD card?
Will this read an XQD card?
No. The Lexar Workflow CR2 for CFast 2.0 cards can only read CFast 2.0 cards and not XQD cards.
Date published: 2022-02-11
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I read: It can be used with a workflow hub or on the go with an included USB cable. But can it be used on the go (in other words separately, without a hub) with a thunderbolt cable also?
The reader only has on the back an USB port. The hub has a USB and Thunderbolt.
Date published: 2018-08-26