New Canon EF to NEX adapter with full AF (video)
So it really works! The video on top shows how Canon EF lenses autofocus works on NEX cameras thanks to an adapter made by a Chinese company. UPDATE: I have been told that this is just a prototype version of an adapter that will be sold in a few months. Right now there is an “older” version for sale with aperture control but no AF control at eBay Hong Kong (Click here).
Arnold
8 months ago |Is there one for Nikon with autofocus ?
Karel Anker
8 months ago |So, it hunts like hell and took hours to focus.. Yeah that’s the adapter we should buy!
Boomstick
8 months ago |Have you seen the LA-EA1 focus?
Expect anything different?
spam
8 months ago |+1
peevee
8 months ago |It will probably work better on NEX-5R ad NEX-6 with on-sensor PDAF. And even better with Canon STM lenses. Finally somebody hired an EE. If only Cosina and SLRMagic did the same.
Eric
8 months ago |The focus accuracy and speed doesn’t seems too impressive. But still… at least I can use my 17-55/2.8?
István Gábor Takács
8 months ago |Do you know if there are full frame adapters, that would work with Canon EF lenses and the VG900? This one seems to be APS-C size only
Patrick
8 months ago |The adapter is about the communication between the lens and the body. It has nothing to do with the coverage. The VG900 will communicate the same with the adapter and the lens because it is a NEX-EOS communications matter and not APSC or FF or anything else.
In theory, it should work no problems.
István Gábor Takács
8 months ago |If you look at the image on ebay, the size of the “hole” is just small, so I think its not full frame, or am I still wrong?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110956618385?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_fspt%3D1%26LH_CAds%3D%26_udlo%3D%26_sadis%3D%26_sop%3D12%26_sacat%3D%26_fpos%3D%26_mPrRngCbx%3D1%26_udhi%3D%26_nkw%3D110956618385%26_rdc%3D1
J
8 months ago |Well, the lens in the video IS Canon 50mm f/1.8 which is obviously a fullframe EF lens.
mav
8 months ago |how about flange distance? it has equal width to la-ea3 which allows to use fullframe a-mount lenses?
bro
8 months ago |Flange distance is the same for canon FF and APS-C lenses. Otherwise how would you use a FF lens on a crop canon body? Adapter has nothing to do with coverage.
Patrick
8 months ago |I see what you mean. Well…limited design. Unlucky for you my friend. I have no idea what other adapters can do what this one can.
LifeStoryImages
8 months ago |For stray light control, it should limit the field to APS-C because the NEX sensors (for now) are APS-C.
István Gábor Takács
8 months ago |Thanks! probably it’s a question of time for one to be developed to be usable on the vg 900 or other full frame e-mount camera
godsakes
8 months ago |the AF speed is probably in line with the EA1 (i.e. pretty poor). Sony has only been able to offer decent AF using the SLT mirror on the EA2 adapter.
Anyway I don’t see any reason to look at this negatively, it’s a huge boon to get those canon lenses working and who knows maybe with future bodies featuring phase detect on the imaging sensors they’ll be able to hugely improve the AF via firmware.
Mick
8 months ago |And the other good thing about the LA-EA2 is you don’t have to press that photo button every time you want to autofocus. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice step forward, but what we really need is something with phase detection autofocus with a translucent mirror. I’m interested to know how fast the VG-900 autofocuses in 24p mode with the phase detection on the sensor. In other words, how much better is the hybrid phase/contrast system vs. just the LA-EA2 mirror?
Railton
8 months ago |@godsakes, a firmware update to improve AF would be great but this is Sony so I’m not holding my breath. They will just release new camera and expect everyone to bin their current one!!
godsakes
8 months ago |I meant a firmware update on the adapters (assuming that’s even possible) on a future nex body with on sensor phase detect
But yes I agree sony doesn’t have a particularly good history of supporting old products
Junius
8 months ago |Screw auto-focus, so long as it gives me precise aperture-control and exposure readings.
Gunnar
8 months ago |Its probably as fast as the Canon EOS M, well judging by the video its faster
Sky_walker
8 months ago |lol
I wouldn’t be surprised if the same manufacturer would be behind both of these.
Gunnar
8 months ago |The video shows the adapter on older NEX models without PDAF sensors so I expect this to be a lot better on the new models..
Eric
8 months ago |sorry but I don’t think the new sensor would work on Canon lens. Not even all Sony/Minolta lenses are supported.
Kaka
8 months ago |What about IS?
StefB.
8 months ago |it is hunting a LOT!!!!
Mick
8 months ago |By the way, I’ve noticed that the NEX-VG20 will not autofocus when pressing the photo button while the camera is recording (video mode). Pressing the photo button to autofocus definitely works while the VG10 is recording, but not the VG20, so be aware.
riccardocovino
8 months ago |So now mtabones has some competition… good!!
Speed doesn’t depend by the adapter I think.
FMJ
8 months ago |LOL, the EOS M hunts a lot too…..
jon
8 months ago |EOS-M is superior! Canon is better than Sony. Sony needs to catch up.
Hellven
8 months ago |where is the EOS-M superior? name only one if you can
Will
8 months ago |It’s first when you put the 2 names in alphabetical order. There for, canon wins.
DaveT
8 months ago |I’m very happy with manual focus and manual aperture…to the point where I’m selling my Canon cameras and lenses. I pined for the Metabones adapter for a while but EF lenses are just too big and heavy for use on the NEX cameras in my view.
Abit77
8 months ago |And at 77 I use Canon lenses???
Atlasman
8 months ago |I just placed an order!
This could be real interesting.
Admin, thanks!
shark
8 months ago |Better wait for a v2 or v3…
I have a feeling it will have a lot of room to move down in terms of pricing.
Aero
8 months ago |This opens up the huge line of Canon lenses for NEX user. I like to see the performance of Canon 85mm f/1.8 on Sony…
Gunnar
8 months ago |More important for Sony is that it opens the Nex for Canon users
so they can finally have a nice compact secondary body with them..
Sky_walker
8 months ago |*nods* It’s more important for potential Canon EOS-M users then anyone else. I hardly can imagine anyone buying Canon glass with very slow AF when they can have Zeiss or Sony G glass with nearly DSLR-quality AF.
Freundschaft
8 months ago |One thing haunts me since the announcement of the NEX-6/5R and hybrid contracst/phase detection AF on those cameras. Do you think these kind of adapters (and also LA-EA1) will work with the fast AF of the new line of cameras?
cheers
Werner Graf
8 months ago |The Rear Black inner Frame part looks terrible rough unfinished on ebay
lensporn.net
8 months ago |They could have used a better lens to demonstrate it! The nifty fifty is one of the worst lenses on Canon bodies for contrast detect, none of them are great because they weren’t designed for it but the USM lenses are the best for contrast af on canon bodies so would probably be better with this adapter too.
Rover
8 months ago |They probably wanted a lens with externally visible focusing process to prove their point.
Either way, this gets me thinking; ultimately I could get a NEX as a backup for my Canon body – with lots of good native E mount glass available as well – after all, and skip the M.
Nexer
8 months ago |Please be aware that the eBay links didn’t mention about AF. As I know, the AF version are still in beta, which were limited to 50 and sold out already (on taobao.com). You probablely won’t get AF by buying through those two eBay links.
Nexer
8 months ago |And the beta adapter is working fine with most of lenses. If you don’t mind use google translate, here you can find those reports: http://forum.xitek.com/thread-1037390-1-1-1.html . The really exciting news is the new autofocus Contax G adapter is coming soon:)
mocha
8 months ago |It should be more excited to create m4/3 to NEX AF /aperture adapter. But of course, it is even more crazy to make a device in 1.2mm thickness. lol
Boooe
8 months ago |+9000
Otto Van De Steene
8 months ago |m4/3 lenses will never go on NEX or Canon bodies, they are made for smaller sensors…
mocha
8 months ago |Don’t say so. I have do some silly test to see how large is the image circle. M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 can cover APS-C entirely. 75mm f/1.8 is also able to cover, but should be hold it to center carefully. I just wonder may be Panasnoic 25mm f/1.4 able to cover the sensor. There is a m4/3 to NEX Adapter already but only the manual focus Voigtlander Lenses can be used on this because there is no need to have electronic contact with the camera. If somebody can make some handle to connect the gears inside the lenses, that’s possible to make it focus and control the aperture.
Javier
8 months ago |Who cares about AF? MP-E power
Mike1
8 months ago |Well done! Accuracy is important, speed, no. If you want speed, get the native lenses. Good to begin with, hopefully the accuracy would improve over time. Then do the same for Nikon, Contax….Could be a very good business.
Jerome
8 months ago |Mark my words: this and the VG900 is a fundamental change for the photography market. Mounts will be irrelevant.
thex
8 months ago |why?
Mickeyess
8 months ago |An adapter for Canon EF to Sony NEX is nice, but how about Canon EF to Sony Alpha?
michel v
8 months ago |Can’t be done. There is not enough space.
John Maverick
8 months ago |Yet another reason to support a fullframe mirrorless.
Mick
8 months ago |Isn’t it interesting how this is coming out soon?:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/883406-REG/Canon_6098b002_EF_M_Lens_Adapter_Kit.html
It seems like a hybrid of the above canon lens adapter and the LA-EA1 (or at least based on the same technology-maybe reversed engineered.)
Anfernee Cheang
8 months ago |Hello admin and all,
This adapter is still in trial version. They have invited more than 50 volunteers in the biggest photography forum in China to help them to test its compatibility and performance.
Well, the “company”, is really not a company. The prototype has been designed and implemented by only one person. We should always know how hard it was. The progress is rather slow. So please allow him for time.
From what I have read in that forum post, here comes some good news. The first good news is, IS is supported by this adapter. The second good news is, Nikon G version will be developed right after EOS version.
So if you appreciate his heart and idea, you may purchase one to support him. If you want more mature product, you may wait until next generation comes out.
Thank you.
Lukav
8 months ago |Is it just me or is that a Nex with a Canon lens on a Nikon strap. lol~
anyway, the initial stages, it’s good to see that it’s working. the next step would be refinement. once it’s hit that stage, it’ll be darn cool. looking for investors?
heinmcleodimaging
8 months ago |Maybe Kai from Digital Rev is helping them LOL!
Daniel
8 months ago |The designer of this adaptor is from Guangzhou(Canton for those who don’t know where it is), there is an ongoing thread in xitek.com about his project, this adaptor is far from finished, I believe the one on ebay may be one of the early prototype he gave away to testers. For everyone’s interest, he is also working on a AF NEX adaptor for Contax G lens.
Werner Graf
8 months ago |Did some on know if the current version can be upgraded to the AF version when the firmware is backed?
chus
8 months ago |Autofocus not working.
byhyew
8 months ago |Well, this is the “old” version. The new version made by a well-respected Chinese adaptor company Yineng, has already hit the shelves on Oct. 10th.
The adaptor was made by a Chinese enthusiast and has gone through extensive testing by his fellow forumists on Xitek.com since July. It allows all electronical funcions of an Canon EF mount lens, most of the Sigma and Tamron EF mount lens, but does not support AF on Tamron made EF mount lenses. The adapter is being mass-produced by 2 Chinese companies, one being the one shown in the video, the other being Yineng made, with much better build and sells for us$285.