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Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

I was wondering how many of you guys use Megadap ETZ 21 PRO and had any issue.
I hope I covered most options

Feb 20, 2024 at 10:53 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

I am between option 1, and option 3. "I use, some issues, love it

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Adapting E to Z lenses is not exactly perfect, but it's by far the best lens adapter I have used. A great way to put it is near native performance. The E lens might preform slightly better on the proper E mount camera for your use case (and like we learned recently there may be a few outliers like the 20mm f1.8g) but for the most part it feels like your using a native lens not an adapted lens.

If your are in the Nikon Z and Sony E systems the ETZ 21 PRO is a great way to bridge the gaps. It can also be a very useful tool if there is an E lens with no Z or F mount equivalent. I would rank it native Z > F Mount > Sony E.

Feb 20, 2024 at 01:16 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

DWOfPaul wrote:
I am between option 1, and option 3. "I use, some issues, love it

".

Adapting E to Z lenses is not exactly perfect, but it's by far the best lens adapter I have used. A great way to put it is near native performance. The E lens might preform slightly better on the proper E mount camera for your use case (and like we learned recently there may be a few outliers like the 20mm f1.8g) but for the most part it feels like your using a native lens not an adapted lens.

If your are in the Nikon...Show more →

Thing is, Z line is expensive, for me, then F line is fine but it needs 3cm adapter and still no aperture ring. Then E lens, 3mm, aperture ring, nothing to complain... apart from issues with adapter

I just want nice little lens, max 60mm, not too heavy, with aperture ring. Too much to ask from Nikon I guess.

So maybe ETZ and then Sigma i-series?
Something compact and retro looking for my Zf

Feb 20, 2024 at 08:02 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

That's certainly a good potential option. Not sure how well the Sigma lenses adapt, but I've heard OK things.

If you don't need AF, the Z mount Voigtlander lenses are fantastic, especially the APO-Lanthars (35/2 and 50/2), which are in that small, outstanding optically, great feel with aperture ring category.

And they look great on the Zf:

Feb 21, 2024 at 08:12 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

phinix wrote:
Thing is, Z line is expensive, for me, then F line is fine but it needs 3cm adapter and still no aperture ring. Then E lens, 3mm, aperture ring, nothing to complain... apart from issues with adapter

I just want nice little lens, max 60mm, not too heavy, with aperture ring. Too much to ask from Nikon I guess.

So maybe ETZ and then Sigma i-series?
Something compact and retro looking for my Zf

It sounds like you fall into a use case where the ETZ and a Sigma 50mm f2, or 65mm f2 should would work nicely for you. (I don't know anyone that has adapted either of those exact lenses, but I would expect them to work nicely). You are not looking for the fastest AF or the sharpest lens.

If you can live without AF I will second that Voigtlander lenses are fantastic. I have a few for Sony E. The APO lenses are some of the sharpest lenses I have ever used, it's shocking how good they are for there size. I wish with Voigtlander's announcements in the past week they would have kept the origin style for the E mount. Now I don't know if I should pick up the 75mm for Sony E or Nikon Z.

Feb 21, 2024 at 11:23 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

I ordered an ETZ21 (not the pro model) and it didn't work. So I returned it. I subsequently ordered an ETZ21 Pro and it works perfectly (no firmware update needed) with my Sony G 12-24 f4 and Sony G 24-105 f4 on my Nikon Z9 body. BTW, my Tamron SP DSLR lenses -- Tamron 15-30 f2.8, Tamron G2 24-70 2.8, Tamron SP 35 f1.4 and Tamron SP 45 f1.8 all work perfectly on the Z9 with the Nikon FTZ II adapter. So now I have the ultra-wide to short telephoto range covered for both faster (wide aperture) lenses and more compact lenses. I do have a couple of Nikon lenses (70-200 f2.8 Mk ii), 17-35 f2.8, and 28-70 2.8 as well. I did get a Nikon Z 135 f1.8 Plena too. So, no need to shell out for many Z lenses, especially given the adapters.

Feb 21, 2024 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

So far I have successfully tested the following E mount lenses on my new ZF with the etzpro21… Tamron 28-75 g2, Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8, Sigma 90mm 2.8, Sony 40mm 2.5. All no problems. I used Sony for weddings and am very happy with the ZF. I do have to convert raws to dng until I upgrade my Capture One. Using Adobe converter as my DXO PureRaw3 has a pink highlights bug.

Feb 24, 2024 at 06:44 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

I'm having issues with the ETZ21 Pro + Sony Zeiss 55mm 1.8 on the Z8. The AF on the 55mm pulses constantly. I have tried in AF-S and AF-C. Maybe because its an older lens? Other lenses work well and lock focus including 85 1.8, 40mm 2.5, 35 1.8.

Anyone else have issues with this combo?

May 27, 2024 at 10:20 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

Works perfectly with most newer lenses, especially from Sony and Sigma. Some older lenses are iffy with AF.

May 28, 2024 at 03:08 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

The only lens I use on mine (so far) is a Zeiss Batis 25mm. A great lens, and I’ve had no issues using it.

May 28, 2024 at 07:04 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

I have one, and if you don't shoot things that move, its great! AF is iffy at best on anything you have to track with any real speed. I have the Sony 70-200GM II and the 300 GM and neither track well on my Z9. They're great for anything else though!

Ironically, the 35 1.4GM works the best adapted for me.

May 28, 2024 at 07:34 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

David83 wrote:
I have one, and if you don't shoot things that move, its great! AF is iffy at best on anything you have to track with any real speed. I have the Sony 70-200GM II and the 300 GM and neither track well on my Z9. They're great for anything else though!

Ironically, the 35 1.4GM works the best adapted for me.

Are you tracking subjects in low light? I have had good luck with tracking using the Sony 200-600 on my Z8 outdoors. With a TC I do end up with more missed focused BIF photos (Still not sure if this is due to the TC or losing a stop of light). This weekend I photographed an air show and with the TC 1.4 and the Z8 on plane AF mode I had such a high focuse rate I left the TC on for most of the show, I didn't feel the TC was negatively impacting AF in this case. I also had my a7rIV with me incase I wasn't happy with the adapted performance but I was never tempted to swap out the Z8, I was plesently surprised at how well the adapted combo worked. A general suggestion I have with the adapter is make sure you have the latest FW, they have made quite a few improvements to the FW overtime.

May 28, 2024 at 12:41 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

DWOfPaul wrote:
Are you tracking subjects in low light? I have had good luck with tracking using the Sony 200-600 on my Z8 outdoors. With a TC I do end up with more missed focused BIF photos (Still not sure if this is due to the TC or losing a stop of light). This weekend I photographed an air show and with the TC 1.4 and the Z8 on plane AF mode I had such a high focuse rate I left the TC on for most of the show, I didn't feel the TC was negatively impacting AF in this case. I...Show more →

I've only tested with it in good light. Anything where the focus system is taxed, its not reliable. Panning with a flying bird or plane it works well enough to get good shots but anything coming directly at the camera quickly, or quickly changing directions and it cannot keep up. I get more front or back focused images than I do keepers. I have my bodies set to release priority so the shutter is going to fire when I press the button whether its in focus or not. That may be a reason I see more OOF shots than normal also. I love it for the primes though. The 50 and 35 GMs are awesome on the Z9. Like really awesome!

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May 29, 2024 at 07:24 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

I owned the adapter for a few weeks while I still had a bunch of Sony lenses. Overall it works great, but the height and width of the frame that the AF area worked well was pretty limiting to me. I sold off all my Sony glass and just bought Nikon Z lenses. Much better performance than with the adapter.

May 30, 2024 at 01:34 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

StanOPhoto wrote:
I owned the adapter for a few weeks while I still had a bunch of Sony lenses. Overall it works great, but the height and width of the frame that the AF area worked well was pretty limiting to me. I sold off all my Sony glass and just bought Nikon Z lenses. Much better performance than with the adapter.

Not sure what you're talking about....there is no restriction on focus point position in my experience with multiple lenses.

May 30, 2024 at 02:22 PM

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Jman13 wrote:
Not sure what you're talking about....there is no restriction on focus point position in my experience with multiple lenses.

The AF did not track to the edges of the frame on my Z9's with the adapter (in AF-C 3D tracking). It would lose focus probably 60% to the edge of the frame. The Nikon Z lenses that I have (6 of them) all track subjects right to the edge of the frame. The difference was pretty substantial.

May 30, 2024 at 02:43 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

Have the ETZ 21 (not the pro model, but it uses the same firmware).

Just started using it so, my experience is a bit limited. I have the Sony 24-105mm f/4 which is working great so far. I will note OSS on the lens won't activate, so you'll have to rely on the IBS. The function button on the lens even works (impressed).

I also have the lower tier Tamron 20mm & 35mm f/2.8 lenses. Those lenses don't work great. They can focus hunt aggressively at times, more so than how it is on the Sony body. Not a deal breaker for me and the adapter, but something to note. I kind of think if you stick to the native Sony glass with this adapter, you'll have better success.

Also be sure an update the firmware on the unit from time-2-time. They've made a number of updates since it launched.

May 30, 2024 at 08:04 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

My Sigma 45mm iSeries lens has functioned perfectly on my Zf via the Megadap Pro. Bonus: It looks great too!

May 30, 2024 at 08:29 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

I had planned to switch out my e-mount Tamron 35-150 for the Z-mount version but it works so well with the MegaDap I haven’t bothered. Works great with 16-35 gm1, 24-70 gm2, 70-200 gm2, 200-600, 400 gm, 14 gm, 24 gm, 35 gm, 50 gm, 85 gm, 135 gm. Have not tried my 100 gm with it. Used with z8.

May 30, 2024 at 09:21 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Megadap ETZ 21 PRO

my Sigma ART sony lenses work perfectly. My batis 85 is about 95%. Not quite bad enough to swap it out for a nikon one, yet.

May 31, 2024 at 09:24 AM

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