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Archive 2017 · Best EF->FE and (Nikon) F->FE adapters

  
 
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I am looking for EF->FE adapters which do full AF. I understand Metabones is best, but that is too expensive. I have also read good reviews of Sigma, but it does not support EF-S lenses (which I plan to use with A6xxx cameras). So what are the other good alternatives, especially those which work decently well in telephoto range (100mm- 200mm).

While we are at it, I would also like to ask if there are any usable full AF adapters for Nikon F mount lenses?



Dec 10, 2017 at 03:35 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Best EF->FE and (Nikon) F->FE adapters


I don't have any APS-C lenses but my son has and i have MC11 Commlite and viltrox adapters so if you want a test on an A7II let me know


Dec 10, 2017 at 06:15 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Best EF->FE and (Nikon) F->FE adapters


Brian Smith has an April 2016 run down of Nikon to FE adapters - smart and otherwise:

http://briansmith.com/nikon-lens-adapters-sony-e-mount-cameras/

You can follow on in the comments section for later information.



Dec 10, 2017 at 06:19 PM
indusphoto
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Slalom wrote:
I don't have any APS-C lenses but my son has and i have MC11 Commlite and viltrox adapters so if you want a test on an A7II let me know


Absolutely. Please do. Thanks.




Dec 10, 2017 at 06:37 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Best EF->FE and (Nikon) F->FE adapters


He is at work today so hopefully tomorrow.


Dec 11, 2017 at 06:51 AM
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I have the Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Pro adapter for Nikon lenses. I get AF and Eye-AF with my Nikkor 105mm f1.4E.


Dec 11, 2017 at 07:47 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Best EF->FE and (Nikon) F->FE adapters


Depending of what lens is adapted the Metabones V is a bargain. I use mine with a lot of EF lenses including the 200 mm F2.0 which has no equivalent.


Dec 11, 2017 at 07:25 PM
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Does it work in continuous af mode?

Ken_Cravillion wrote:
I have the Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Pro adapter for Nikon lenses. I get AF and Eye-AF with my Nikkor 105mm f1.4E.




Dec 11, 2017 at 07:40 PM
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SoundHound wrote:
Depending of what lens is adapted the Metabones V is a bargain. I use mine with a lot of EF lenses including the 200 mm F2.0 which has no equivalent.


Does it work with continuous AF?



Dec 11, 2017 at 08:21 PM
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indusphoto wrote:
Does it work in continuous af mode?



Yes, I've used it in continuous Eye-AF and it works.



Dec 11, 2017 at 08:35 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Best EF->FE and (Nikon) F->FE adapters


testing ef-s lenses:
MC11 tested focus with an EF 2.8 standard lens then switched to a SIGMA DC18-50mm 1:2.8-4.6 HSM, Seemed similar. only Photo:

The tele zoom Tamron A15 LD DI II AF 55-200 1:4-5.6 Macro hunts at 100mm

The Commlite is the same. THe viltrox does nothing,

Better battery viltrox only changes aperture.

The commlite focuses below 100mm tolerably

The MC11 seems less good

so bring in a tele EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM on the MC11 it is similar but seems to need good light to be better.

Given up as light is now effecting focus.

Both the MC11 and commlite, hunt more to focus in poor light, when they are nearly focused they seem better at short adjustments.

So focusing at 10 foot then panning to the fence worked better, I found f4.5 killed focusing in the light at the end so this may be ok if your lenses are not ef-s tele or similar.





SIGMA DC18-50mm 1:2.8-4.6 HSM focus on the fense




Dec 12, 2017 at 09:43 AM
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Thanks. Does not look like any dapter provides reliable performance above 100mm.

Slalom wrote:
testing ef-s lenses:
MC11 tested focus with an EF 2.8 standard lens then switched to a SIGMA DC18-50mm 1:2.8-4.6 HSM, Seemed similar. only Photo:

The tele zoom Tamron A15 LD DI II AF 55-200 1:4-5.6 Macro hunts at 100mm

The Commlite is the same. THe viltrox does nothing,

Better battery viltrox only changes aperture.

The commlite focuses below 100mm tolerably

The MC11 seems less good

so bring in a tele EF 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM on the MC11 it is similar but seems to need good light to be better.

Given up as light is now effecting focus.

Both the MC11 and commlite, hunt more to focus
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Dec 13, 2017 at 02:07 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Best EF->FE and (Nikon) F->FE adapters


The real issue is light, it was not a clear day and look at the day length as we rush to the equinox:

Sunrise 08:10
Sunset 15:54

Both the Tele lenses are max F4, this works ok with good light but yesterday the light was fading and I had waited until The temperature recovered a little to open the window, today it is due to be cloudy with light rain.

IT is not all the adapter most Sony bodies struggle with Tele in poor light, I don't know how this interacts with wider apertures As I did not have anything to justify getting the 85 f1.8 out.



Dec 13, 2017 at 03:48 AM
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The Metabones V AF operation works in continuous mode. Not quite as good as native though.


Dec 13, 2017 at 04:34 AM





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