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Noa Put · January 3rd, 2013, 08:32 AM

I currently have a set of Samyang (rokinon) lenzes that fit my canon 550d.

I"m looking for a cheap simple adapter to attach these lenzes to the nex ea50, since the Samyang lenzes do not communicate with the camerabody I don't need the Metabones adapter. Does anyone know what to get? I have been looking on Ebay and I see a lot of these "Canon FD Adapter to Sony NEX-5 NEX-3 E mount adapter" or "
Canon EOS EF Auto Focus Lens to Sony E NEX 3/ Nex-5 Adapter Mount Ring"

Would these type of adapters be ok to use?

Franz Brandstetter · January 3rd, 2013, 02:24 PM

Hallo Noa,
Sorry for my Bad English ;-)

I see the EA50 tomorrow for the first time and I'm looking forward to it
Currently I Work with a Canon XH-A1 and Canon 7D
And for Holidays with a NEX 5N

I have this Adapter for my NEX5N für my Canon Lenses:

Canon EOS-Objektiv - Sony NEX Adapter (E-Bajonett) kaufen im Enjoyyourcamera.com Shop

I hope I could help you

gr, Franz

Chris Medico · January 3rd, 2013, 02:35 PM

The EOS mount and the FD mounts are different. None of the FD mounts will work with an EOS lens. Be sure to get an EOS mount to NEX (Sony E) mount.

An adapter such as this one will work:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/774462-REG/Dot_Line_DL_0802_NEX_Adapter_f_Canon_EOS.html

Noa Put · January 3rd, 2013, 02:54 PM

Thx guys!

I have found an interesting adapter: Kipon Lens Mount Adapter (Canon EF/EOS (incl. diafragma) naar Sony NEX)

It has a build in glass with iris that can be smoothly adjusted, the glass would be good to protect the sensor from dust while you change lenzes. Do you think this will work with my "canon mount" Samyang lenzes?

Chris Medico · January 3rd, 2013, 02:56 PM

From what I have read about adapters with irises is this - don't do it. They suck.

The iris is in the wrong place for it to work properly. It will induce all kids of unwanted optical aberrations.

Noa Put · January 3rd, 2013, 03:10 PM

Ok, so basically the Kipon Lens Mount Adapter (Canon EF/EOS to Sony NEX) without the iris ring should be a better option?

Noa Put · January 3rd, 2013, 03:20 PM

Thx for the link Franz, the Kipon I referred to is almost twice as expensive but it seems like good quality, I have some very cheap Ebay adapters for my Canon 5D and Nikon Nokkor lenzes but there is a bit of play after the lens is attached meaning it doesn't fit like it should. I think with adapters you also get what you pay for I guess. It doesn't seem to affect the image though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franz Brandstetter

I see the EA50 tomorrow for the first time and I'm looking forward to it

If nothing strange happens the same here :) I ordered it in a Dutch store and they have a "order today delivered tomorrow" policy so I rather order from them in case I get warranty issues, planning to order the adapter tomorrow so I have it beginning next week because I really want to see how the camera performs with my Samyang primes.

Chris Medico · January 3rd, 2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noa Put

Ok, so basically the Kipon Lens Mount Adapter (Canon EF/EOS to Sony NEX) without the iris ring should be a better option?

Absolutely.

Peter Rush · January 4th, 2013, 07:05 AM

Any views on this one? There has to be a reason why it's way more expensive than the others

Sony NEX System : Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Smart Adapter II

Pete

Noa Put · January 4th, 2013, 07:15 AM

That one allows you to controll aperture on your Canon lenzes which explains why it's so expensive, I might get this one much later because I have a few Canon lenzes but for the time being the much cheaper Kipon will do as well as I plan to mainly use my Samyang primes with the camera.

Chris Medico · January 4th, 2013, 07:15 AM

There is Pete, That one is an electronic adapter that supports the electrically actuated iris of the Canon EOS lenses. Lots more than simple machined metal and plastic going on in there. It is actually a little computer as well as a mechanical mount.

Peter Rush · January 4th, 2013, 07:18 AM

Aah - would work nicely with my 'L' series lenses then!

Franz Brandstetter · January 4th, 2013, 03:10 PM

And this one...
Electronic Aperture EOS NEX adapter AF version with rotating tripod collar

also

TECHART Canon EOS EF EF-S lens to Sony NEX E adapter AF AUTOFOCUS USM I.S. Work | eBay

Steven Digges · January 4th, 2013, 05:11 PM

Noa,

Regardless of which one you end up using the fit and feel of the build is critical. Those cheep ones that "don't feel right" can cause serious damage to your camera. The interface between body and lens is a finely machined locking surface. It needs to be so perfect it not only keeps bad stuff out, it must keep light out. They usually don't leak unless they are absolute garbage but when they don't feel right something is wrong. It means the adapter is not machined to the same exact factory specs as the body and you could be scrapping the surface of the body mount. There is a post on this board where someone says it takes him several minutes just to line up and get his adapter to finally go on! Please don't damage the machined surface on your body.

The old adage...If it jams force it, if it breaks it needed fixin anyway....does not apply here :)

Steve

Noa Put · January 4th, 2013, 05:22 PM

Yeah I know, I ordered the Kipon as it seems to be a good build, it's not "ebay" cheap and it comes with a 2 year warranty, I bought it in the same store where I got the camera and since it will be used a lot, if it fails, the warranty should cover that. I also think (and hope) the store won't sell this unless they are sure about the quality, something you can't be sure about when ordering from a chinese Ebay mass producer. If it would mess up your camera I"m pretty sure they won't care.

edit: I didn't hear about Kipon before but now I found it is a US based company and they seem to be very sure about the quality of their adapters.

January 3rd, 2013, 08:32 AM	#1
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	canon adapter I currently have a set of Samyang (rokinon) lenzes that fit my canon 550d. I"m looking for a cheap simple adapter to attach these lenzes to the nex ea50, since the Samyang lenzes do not communicate with the camerabody I don't need the Metabones adapter. Does anyone know what to get? I have been looking on Ebay and I see a lot of these "Canon FD Adapter to Sony NEX-5 NEX-3 E mount adapter" or " Canon EOS EF Auto Focus Lens to Sony E NEX 3/ Nex-5 Adapter Mount Ring" Would these type of adapters be ok to use?

January 3rd, 2013, 02:24 PM	#2
Franz Brandstetter New Boot Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austria Posts: 8	Re: canon adapter Hallo Noa, Sorry for my Bad English ;-) I see the EA50 tomorrow for the first time and I'm looking forward to it Currently I Work with a Canon XH-A1 and Canon 7D And for Holidays with a NEX 5N I have this Adapter for my NEX5N für my Canon Lenses: Canon EOS-Objektiv - Sony NEX Adapter (E-Bajonett) kaufen im Enjoyyourcamera.com Shop I hope I could help you gr, Franz

January 3rd, 2013, 02:35 PM	#3
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: canon adapter The EOS mount and the FD mounts are different. None of the FD mounts will work with an EOS lens. Be sure to get an EOS mount to NEX (Sony E) mount. An adapter such as this one will work: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/774462-REG/Dot_Line_DL_0802_NEX_Adapter_f_Canon_EOS.html __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

January 3rd, 2013, 02:54 PM	#4
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: canon adapter Thx guys! I have found an interesting adapter: Kipon Lens Mount Adapter (Canon EF/EOS (incl. diafragma) naar Sony NEX) It has a build in glass with iris that can be smoothly adjusted, the glass would be good to protect the sensor from dust while you change lenzes. Do you think this will work with my "canon mount" Samyang lenzes? Kipon Canon EF to Sony NEX 5N Aperture Lens Mount Adapter Review - YouTube

January 3rd, 2013, 02:56 PM	#5
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: canon adapter From what I have read about adapters with irises is this - don't do it. They suck. The iris is in the wrong place for it to work properly. It will induce all kids of unwanted optical aberrations. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

January 3rd, 2013, 03:10 PM	#6
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: canon adapter Ok, so basically the Kipon Lens Mount Adapter (Canon EF/EOS to Sony NEX) without the iris ring should be a better option?

January 4th, 2013, 07:05 AM	#9
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: canon adapter Any views on this one? There has to be a reason why it's way more expensive than the others Sony NEX System : Canon EF Lens to Sony NEX Smart Adapter II Pete

January 4th, 2013, 07:15 AM	#10
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: canon adapter That one allows you to controll aperture on your Canon lenzes which explains why it's so expensive, I might get this one much later because I have a few Canon lenzes but for the time being the much cheaper Kipon will do as well as I plan to mainly use my Samyang primes with the camera.

January 4th, 2013, 07:15 AM	#11
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: canon adapter There is Pete, That one is an electronic adapter that supports the electrically actuated iris of the Canon EOS lenses. Lots more than simple machined metal and plastic going on in there. It is actually a little computer as well as a mechanical mount. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

January 4th, 2013, 07:18 AM	#12
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: canon adapter Aah - would work nicely with my 'L' series lenses then!

January 4th, 2013, 03:10 PM	#13
Franz Brandstetter New Boot Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austria Posts: 8	Re: canon adapter And this one... Electronic Aperture EOS NEX adapter AF version with rotating tripod collar also TECHART Canon EOS EF EF-S lens to Sony NEX E adapter AF AUTOFOCUS USM I.S. Work \| eBay

January 4th, 2013, 05:11 PM	#14
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: canon adapter Noa, Regardless of which one you end up using the fit and feel of the build is critical. Those cheep ones that "don't feel right" can cause serious damage to your camera. The interface between body and lens is a finely machined locking surface. It needs to be so perfect it not only keeps bad stuff out, it must keep light out. They usually don't leak unless they are absolute garbage but when they don't feel right something is wrong. It means the adapter is not machined to the same exact factory specs as the body and you could be scrapping the surface of the body mount. There is a post on this board where someone says it takes him several minutes just to line up and get his adapter to finally go on! Please don't damage the machined surface on your body. The old adage...If it jams force it, if it breaks it needed fixin anyway....does not apply here :) Steve __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

January 4th, 2013, 05:22 PM	#15
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: canon adapter Yeah I know, I ordered the Kipon as it seems to be a good build, it's not "ebay" cheap and it comes with a 2 year warranty, I bought it in the same store where I got the camera and since it will be used a lot, if it fails, the warranty should cover that. I also think (and hope) the store won't sell this unless they are sure about the quality, something you can't be sure about when ordering from a chinese Ebay mass producer. If it would mess up your camera I"m pretty sure they won't care. edit: I didn't hear about Kipon before but now I found it is a US based company and they seem to be very sure about the quality of their adapters.