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Archive 2015 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!

  
 
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Thought some of us may be interested in this. ******UPDATE MAY 11th, 2015*****SEE LINK BELOW

******UPDATE JUNE 11th, 2015*****SEE LINK IN 2nd PAGE POST

More info:
http://www.kipon.com/en/articledetail.asp?id=80

"Five years ago, KIPON developed out world first mechanic adapter with built-in iris, to use Canon EF lens on MFT(m4/3) body, to solve the problem for only electronic iris control of Canon EF lens. Today still KIPON, we bring to market a new world first full Auto-focus adapter, to use Canon EF full frame and EF-S Apsc lens on MFT(m4/3) body."

"This adapter equipped with electronic contact and built-in circuit board with chip, besides auto-focus and stability function, also can transmit precise EXIF information to the camera body."








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Apr 20, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Are you going to try this?
Please let us know if you do, and how it performs.

I hope they, or someone would make a Fuji XF/EOS version.



Apr 20, 2015 at 08:29 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Yep, I am going to try it. I am leaving for an Alaska trip end of May so I am hoping to get mine right away (early May). If it works that will determine some the lenses that I will bring.


Apr 20, 2015 at 09:11 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


The 100-400mm would be incredible on this if it works


Apr 20, 2015 at 10:56 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Could be just what I need for my old Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 and cheaper than Metabones.

Hope they respond to emails!

Good luck gp.



Apr 21, 2015 at 07:13 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Pretty cool stuff there....
Curious how well it will work, despite not having a use for one myself.



Apr 21, 2015 at 06:10 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Update

Part 3 has the Canon 70-200mm f/4 - which is what I am most interested in.







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May 11, 2015 at 02:40 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Really hope this thing works as well in real life as it does in these videos... I'd probably buy one if this kinda performance is for real.

Hoping for some independent reviews soon



May 11, 2015 at 02:50 PM
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Thanks for posting this GP. It does, indeed look like just what I need.

Look out Metabones.



May 11, 2015 at 06:25 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Look out Olympus. Why would I wait for the 300mm pro when I can buy a 100-400 v2 and get FOV eq of 200-800mm in a nice compact package that is easy to travel with?

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May 11, 2015 at 07:19 PM
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The Olympus 300mm f/4 still appeals to me but since it's been delayed and I'm not in a hurry, the Canon 300mm I already have will do nicely.


May 11, 2015 at 07:22 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


I'm trying to buy this thing, but can't find it anywhere. Really want to try it out.


May 11, 2015 at 07:43 PM
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I can't find it either. Apparently, they were not serious about the May 10 date. One can pre-order at Adorama.


May 11, 2015 at 08:15 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


galenapass wrote:
Update

Part 3 has the Canon 70-200mm f/4 - which is what I am most interested in.


I played all three videos simultaneously and the amount of camera chirping is quite funny. Give it a "shot".

Give us an EF->FE adapter!!!



May 11, 2015 at 08:45 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Got this from Kipon:

Dear sir
I am sorry that this adapter has not come out yet and when it comes out you can buy it online.

Best Regards



May 12, 2015 at 04:37 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Thanks....good to know. Drats, and I have a trip coming up as well.


May 12, 2015 at 07:24 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Breguetcamera on eBay has it for sale on pre-order for $340. Says it will ship June 1.


May 13, 2015 at 05:54 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


FYI - these are now available on Ebay.

Whoops ....only preorder. Sorry.



May 14, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


The main reason will be AF speed. You may get AF with the Kipon adaptor but it won't AF as quickly ... just as the older/FT Zuiko lenses will not AF as fast with the Olympus adaptor. Nothing beats native AF lenses.

I am disappointed that the 300/4 is delayed as I have a major bird/wildlife trip scheduled next winter in Japan and I don't know if I will have the lens by then. If I don't I may have to borrow your Canon 100-400 II with the Kipon adaptor.

galenapass wrote:
Look out Olympus. Why would I wait for the 300mm pro when I can buy a 100-400 v2 and get FOV eq of 200-800mm in a nice compact package that is easy to travel with?





May 14, 2015 at 11:44 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Kipon EOS to m4/3 adapter - autofocus and IS!


Camera kept in auto-select AF point and while it appears fast now, it could be barely moving the lens. Hunting actually looks pretty slow.

Makes you wonder why they didn't test single-point AF. I bet I know the answer to this.

Still, I hope it works very well.



May 14, 2015 at 01:06 PM
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