New firmware for Megadap ETZ21 (3.08)

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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · New firmware for Megadap ETZ21 (3.08)

@Gary Irwin: can you install 3.08 and verify to see if your issue is resolved?

Jun 14, 2023 at 09:20 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · New firmware for Megadap ETZ21 (3.08)

Alex Phan wrote:
@Gary Irwin@: can you install 3.08 and verify to see if your issue is resolved?

Yes, I'll try it again later today.

Jun 15, 2023 at 05:25 AM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · New firmware for Megadap ETZ21 (3.08)

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If you're asking me, my short answer would be "very well". The 200-600 AF's just fine on my Z9 with no discernable shortcomings vs. the A1. IS is limited to the lens, of course, (i.e. no IBIS/synchro stabilization). The only major limitation I've found is that you cannot zoom quickly while maintaining focus -- the adapter appears to be too slow to relay the signals in real time. The adapter itself fits snugly which is good, but there's some rotational play that you have to be aware of. Obviously it would be best not to have to use an...Show more →

Good to know. I have a Nikon 200-500 I use on my Z9 and it works OK. AF is a bit slow when shooting swallows compared to my R5/R3 and the 100-400 USM II with adapter. I was thinking of getting that Fringer EF-NZ adapter that allows you to use EF glass on a Z body. From the reviews I have watched/read, it works great. I am afraid that the Nikon 200-600 will be a Z version of the 200-500 with similar focusing speed. But maybe since it will be a native Z lens, it will be a little snappier. Only time will tell.

Jun 15, 2023 at 06:36 AM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · New firmware for Megadap ETZ21 (3.08)

RKnecht wrote:
Good to know. I have a Nikon 200-500 I use on my Z9 and it works OK. AF is a bit slow when shooting swallows compared to my R5/R3 and the 100-400 USM II with adapter. I was thinking of getting that Fringer EF-NZ adapter that allows you to use EF glass on a Z body. From the reviews I have watched/read, it works great. I am afraid that the Nikon 200-600 will be a Z version of the 200-500 with similar focusing speed. But maybe since it will be a native Z lens, it will be a little snappier....Show more →

There's no doubt in my mind that even though the Z 200-600 isn't going to be an 'S' lens, it will be superior in every way to the 200-500VR, especially in regards to autofocus speed which was the "achilles heal" of that lens. I can't speak to how adapted EF lenses will work, but it's pretty clear that in general, mirrorless technology is more forgiving when mixing and matching brands than DSLR technology ever was.

Jun 15, 2023 at 08:57 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · New firmware for Megadap ETZ21 (3.08)

The 200-500mm was slow focusing on the D6, arguably still the canera with the fastest raw AF speed ever designed. It’s a lens issue.

The Z 180-600, as it’s now rumored, will be much faster, no doubt. Whenever Nikon thinks is the right time to release it.

Jun 15, 2023 at 02:43 PM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · New firmware for Megadap ETZ21 (3.08)

Alex Phan wrote:
@Gary Irwin@: can you install 3.08 and verify to see if your issue is resolved?

I just reloaded V3.06 (not 3.08) that Megadap sent me to try. AF seemed to function, but not smoothly -- but IS was non-functional.

Reloaded V2.13 and everything (AF & IS) seems to work perfectly from what I can tell.

I'd stay with 2.13 unless/until Megadap say otherwise. I note Megadap have not posted anything newer than V2.13 on their web site and I have yet to receive a response from my email informing them of my findings, so take that for what it's worth.

Jun 15, 2023 at 03:17 PM