EF Focal Reducer from R.J.Camera at DVinfo.net

Peter Rush · September 23rd, 2013, 01:17 AM

Anyone tried this from R.J.Camera?

Canon EOS EF lens focal reducer speed booster adapter to Sony NEX 5 6 7 FS700 FS100 VG20 EA50

I have a metabones for my EA50 but want an adapter so I can use my Samyang 14mm with my VG20 - I have a dumb adapter but it crops and I don't really want to spend top bucks on another metabones - It's really only for steadicam work.

Pete

James Manford · September 23rd, 2013, 03:07 AM

It's a new version better than the Zhongyi/Mitakon version (although it doesn't look as well built). This one looks like it will FIT the EA50/VG20.

I would go for it ...

I'm looking to buy an FD to NEX one myself.

Peter Rush · September 23rd, 2013, 03:20 AM

Thanks James - just found this review on You Tube

I could just use my Metabones but the constant swapping around is too time consuming plus I risk getting dust on my sensor

At £90 I'll go for it - no doubt have to be prepared for customs and post office to add some cost though :/

Pete

Randy Johnson · September 23rd, 2013, 06:00 PM

How does that come into play with a lens like this?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859124-REG/Samyang_SY85M_C_85mm_f_1_4_Aspherical_Lens.htmlIts already at 1.4 can it actually let MORE light in?

Steven Digges · September 25th, 2013, 11:21 PM

Peter,

Metabones is not a third party replicator for the budget market. You are very happy with their speed booster. For a second adapter go for the Mark II (maybe Mark III now). It is $200.00 less than the speed booster but it is the same quality you have already had success with. JMHO.

Steve

James Manford · September 26th, 2013, 01:28 AM

When is Metabones coming out with an FD to NEX adapter ??? I would be all over it like a rash ... rather than wasting my money on cheap copies.

September 23rd, 2013, 01:17 AM	#1
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	EF Focal Reducer from R.J.Camera Anyone tried this from R.J.Camera? Canon EOS EF lens focal reducer speed booster adapter to Sony NEX 5 6 7 FS700 FS100 VG20 EA50 I have a metabones for my EA50 but want an adapter so I can use my Samyang 14mm with my VG20 - I have a dumb adapter but it crops and I don't really want to spend top bucks on another metabones - It's really only for steadicam work. Pete

September 23rd, 2013, 03:07 AM	#2
James Manford Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,393	Re: EF Focal Reducer from R.J.Camera It's a new version better than the Zhongyi/Mitakon version (although it doesn't look as well built). This one looks like it will FIT the EA50/VG20. I would go for it ... I'm looking to buy an FD to NEX one myself.

September 23rd, 2013, 03:20 AM	#3
Peter Rush Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK/Yorkshire Posts: 2,069	Re: EF Focal Reducer from R.J.Camera Thanks James - just found this review on You Tube I could just use my Metabones but the constant swapping around is too time consuming plus I risk getting dust on my sensor R.J.'s Electronic EF to NEX Adapter Review - YouTube At £90 I'll go for it - no doubt have to be prepared for customs and post office to add some cost though :/ Pete

September 23rd, 2013, 06:00 PM	#4
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	Re: EF Focal Reducer from R.J.Camera How does that come into play with a lens like this? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/859124-REG/Samyang_SY85M_C_85mm_f_1_4_Aspherical_Lens.htmlIts already at 1.4 can it actually let MORE light in?

September 25th, 2013, 11:21 PM	#5
Steven Digges Trustee Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,828	Re: EF Focal Reducer from R.J.Camera Peter, Metabones is not a third party replicator for the budget market. You are very happy with their speed booster. For a second adapter go for the Mark II (maybe Mark III now). It is $200.00 less than the speed booster but it is the same quality you have already had success with. JMHO. Steve __________________ www.CorporateShow.com Been at this so long I'm rounding my years of experience down...not up!

September 26th, 2013, 01:28 AM	#6
James Manford Trustee Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,393	Re: EF Focal Reducer from R.J.Camera When is Metabones coming out with an FD to NEX adapter ??? I would be all over it like a rash ... rather than wasting my money on cheap copies.