Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter at DVinfo.net

Vincent Oliver · November 21st, 2014, 02:56 AM

Is anyone using Nikon glass with the Metabones adapter, I am considering buying the adapter (not the Speed Booster version) and would like to know if anyone has problems using it, and if you have a any sample photos or video clips that would be great.

Thank you

Bo Skelmose · November 21st, 2014, 03:53 AM

Hi
I do not have this adapter but the speedbooster for nikon - that works perfect. I have the MTF adapter that also works fine in the Nikon/MFT version - with iris control. However I have problem with the MTF: Nikon/FZ adapter that are sensible to light from the side. Seems the lens lock cannot hold back the light from outside - so alle reasons to be carefull before buing!
Be aware that you have no control of the iris on this adapter!

Vincent Oliver · November 21st, 2014, 06:01 AM

Thanks Bo, do you have any sample footage shot with the Metabones adapter?

I don't require auto iris control, just want to use some of my longer Nikon lenses on the GH4

Bo Skelmose · November 21st, 2014, 08:04 AM

Hi
I do not know what footage I have from the metabones adapter and from the MTF adapeter, exept this from the MTF adapter.

Honestly I cannot see any difference between the adapters. More tele with the MTF though. You need to have an irisring on your lens with that metabones adapter. All my new Nikons do not have that so I need an adapter that can control the iris :)

Bryce Comer · November 21st, 2014, 09:10 AM

Hi Vincent,
Like Bo, i have the Metabones speed booster for my Nikon glass. I also have an elcheapo Vello adaptor that doesn't have the widening & brightening effect that the speed booster does. I have been thinking of picking up the standard M4/3 to Nikon Metabones adaptor though, simply because the difference in quality is noticeable. There is way more play with the Vello adaptor than there is the with Metabones. I'm sure there are other cheaper brands of adaptors that have tighter tolerances than the Vello, i just haven't used them, so for me, knowing the quality of the Metabones adaptor, i will probably pick up another one of those.
Hope this helps,
Bryce

Kevin McRoberts · November 22nd, 2014, 11:38 AM

I use the Nikon SB and normal adapters, usually with a trio of zooms (Tokina 11-16, Sigma 18-35/1.8, Sigma 50-150/2.8) or with a set of Nikon-converted Leica R primes. I prefer their iris ring mechanics and fit to every other Nikon adapter currently available (tried most all of them).

Chuck Spaulding · November 22nd, 2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo Skelmose

Hi
I do not know what footage I have from the metabones adapter and from the MTF adapeter, exept this from the MTF adapter. Trehornet Skarnbasse on Vimeo
Honestly I cannot see any difference between the adapters. More tele with the MTF though. You need to have an irisring on your lens with that metabones adapter. All my new Nikons do not have that so I need an adapter that can control the iris :)

Sorry, I don't want to hijack the thread, I have the MB with Canon lenses and love it, but I just wanted to say that Bo Skelmose you have some very nice videos.

Bo Skelmose · November 22nd, 2014, 03:10 PM

Thanks- I wish Metabones will make a nikon adapter so that it can power the lens. Would like to have the stabilisation. Like the canon adapters!

November 21st, 2014, 02:56 AM	#1
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter Is anyone using Nikon glass with the Metabones adapter, I am considering buying the adapter (not the Speed Booster version) and would like to know if anyone has problems using it, and if you have a any sample photos or video clips that would be great. Thank you __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

November 21st, 2014, 03:53 AM	#2
Bo Skelmose Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 495	Re: Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter Hi I do not have this adapter but the speedbooster for nikon - that works perfect. I have the MTF adapter that also works fine in the Nikon/MFT version - with iris control. However I have problem with the MTF: Nikon/FZ adapter that are sensible to light from the side. Seems the lens lock cannot hold back the light from outside - so alle reasons to be carefull before buing! Be aware that you have no control of the iris on this adapter! Last edited by Bo Skelmose; November 21st, 2014 at 04:32 AM.

November 21st, 2014, 06:01 AM	#3
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Re: Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter Thanks Bo, do you have any sample footage shot with the Metabones adapter? I don't require auto iris control, just want to use some of my longer Nikon lenses on the GH4 __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes

November 21st, 2014, 08:04 AM	#4
Bo Skelmose Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 495	Re: Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter Hi I do not know what footage I have from the metabones adapter and from the MTF adapeter, exept this from the MTF adapter. Trehornet Skarnbasse on Vimeo Honestly I cannot see any difference between the adapters. More tele with the MTF though. You need to have an irisring on your lens with that metabones adapter. All my new Nikons do not have that so I need an adapter that can control the iris :) Last edited by Bo Skelmose; November 21st, 2014 at 08:12 PM. Reason: Spelling

November 21st, 2014, 09:10 AM	#5
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter Hi Vincent, Like Bo, i have the Metabones speed booster for my Nikon glass. I also have an elcheapo Vello adaptor that doesn't have the widening & brightening effect that the speed booster does. I have been thinking of picking up the standard M4/3 to Nikon Metabones adaptor though, simply because the difference in quality is noticeable. There is way more play with the Vello adaptor than there is the with Metabones. I'm sure there are other cheaper brands of adaptors that have tighter tolerances than the Vello, i just haven't used them, so for me, knowing the quality of the Metabones adaptor, i will probably pick up another one of those. Hope this helps, Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

November 22nd, 2014, 11:38 AM	#6
Kevin McRoberts Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 700	Re: Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter I use the Nikon SB and normal adapters, usually with a trio of zooms (Tokina 11-16, Sigma 18-35/1.8, Sigma 50-150/2.8) or with a set of Nikon-converted Leica R primes. I prefer their iris ring mechanics and fit to every other Nikon adapter currently available (tried most all of them). __________________ Freelance pudgy bearded lighting camera operator www.mcbob.tv

November 22nd, 2014, 03:10 PM	#8
Bo Skelmose Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 495	Re: Metabones Nikon to 4/3 adapter Thanks- I wish Metabones will make a nikon adapter so that it can power the lens. Would like to have the stabilisation. Like the canon adapters!