Question about EF to E-mount adapter for the FS100 or FS700

[Kajito Nagib]

I've been researching different adapters and the Metabones EF to E-mount smart adapter seems to be the best one for the money at the moment although they are out of stock. http://www.metabones.com/ I have a few different lenses that I'd like to use with the Metabones adapter. I have a Canon lens the EF 24mm f/1.4L and a EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS which I'll use with the Metabones adapter. I also have a Tokina 11-16 which is another lens supported by the adapter. The only other lens I have is the Zeiss ZF 50m. My question is would I need a passive adapter for the Zeiss since it doesn't need to communicate with the lens or can it be directly mounted to the E-mount? BTW If anyone is using the Birger or the MTF adapter just wondering what your thoughts are and is it worth waiting for the Metabones.

[Olof Ekbergh]

I use Canon L's with the metabones and they work fine with the electronic iris controller and IS.

I also have a few mechanical only lenses (Rokinon) and they work fine with the same adapter.

[Kajito Nagib]

thanks Olof. I read somewhere I think on freshDV that the Zeiss ZF could be mounted directly on the E-mount but not sure. Are you using the EF 85mm f/1.2L with the adapter does it work?

[Olof Ekbergh]

That is one lens I don't have.

I have tried it with 27-70 2.8 L, 70-200 2.8 IS L and 100-400 4-5.6 IS L, Rokinon 8mm f3.5 these all work.

I have a bunch more primes I have not tried yet. I have only had the 700 for a few days so far. Others here may have tried more lenses.

I will try the 100mm 2.8 macro and 50mm 1.4 and 17-40 f4 L, as well as the Canon 2X adapter with the 100-400 soon and if I have problems I will post about them here.

[Kajito Nagib]

ok thanks. BTW how long did did you wait to get the metabones adapter or did they have it in stock?

[Kajito Nagib]

my FS700 was delivered yesterday but my Metabones adapter hasn't arrived yet I ordered it on Aug 5th so I hope it arrives this week.
Anyway I'll be using Canon L lenses but I have one Zeiss ZF 50mm f/1.4 lens that I'd like to use with the FS700 do I need to get this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/674547-REG/Cinevate_Inc_CNADNA000021_Canon_EOS_to_Nikon.html to interface with the Metabones or can you recommend or suggest something else?

[Daniel Weber]

I know that DVInfo sponsor Abel Cine had them in stock not to long ago. You should check with them. I purchased mine from Brins and Sawyer. I think that going through a vendor is quicker than ordering from Metabones directly. I love my adaptor though. It works perfectly!!

Daniel Weber

[Bruce S. Yarock]

The Metabones works fine. I also have a Nikon to Sony adapter from Fotodiox, whcih was only $70, and allows me to use me nikon primes ( no is and iris control on lense only).
Bruce Yarock

[Kajito Nagib]

Originally Posted by Daniel Weber

I know that DVInfo sponsor Abel Cine had them in stock not to long ago. You should check with them.

Daniel Weber

on back order 2-4 weeks thanks anyway.

[Alister Chapman]

Just one thing to note is that with any of the Canon electronic adaptors the iris operates in steps and some lenses (mostly non Canon) click loudly enough to be audible on any sync sound.

It's a solution, but not a perfect one. I still prefer lenses with manual iris rings, these are silent and you can change exposure smoothly mid-shot if you need to.

[Kajito Nagib]

Originally Posted by Bruce S. Yarock

The Metabones works fine. I also have a Nikon to Sony adapter from Fotodiox, whcih was only $70, and allows me to use me nikon primes ( no is and iris control on lense only).
Bruce Yarock

Bruce is this what you have can it be mounted on the metabones?

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Adapter -- Nikon Lens - Canon EOS Camera Adapter for Canon 1d, 1ds, Mark II, III, IV, 1DX, 1DC, 5D, 5D Mark II, III, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, Digital Rebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, t2i, t3, t3i, C300, C500: Camera & Ph

 

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Adapter -- Nikon Lens - Canon EOS Camera Adapter for Canon 1d, 1ds, Mark II, III, IV, 1DX, 1DC, 5D, 5D Mark II, III, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, 60D, Digital Rebel xt, xti, xs, xsi, t1i, t2i, t3, t3i, C300, C500: Camera & Ph

[Morton Molyneux]

Originally Posted by Bruce S. Yarock

The Metabones works fine. I also have a Nikon to Sony adapter from Fotodiox, whcih was only $70, and allows me to use me nikon primes ( no is and iris control on lense only).
Bruce Yarock

This FotoDiox Nikon to Sony E mount adaptor will let you control the aperture or lock it wide open and was only $ 49.00

cheers

Morton

Fotodiox Nikon Nikkor (Including G-Type) Lens to Sony Alpha Nex E-mount Camera Lens Mount Adapter

[Kajito Nagib]

thanks Morton I just ordered one on amazon.

[Kajito Nagib]

what's the difference between the regular $39 one and the Pro 59.99?

Amazon.com: Fotodiox NIK-NEX Nikon Nikkor Lens to Sony Alpha Nex E-mount Camera Lens Mount Adapter: Electronics

 

Amazon.com: Fotodiox NIK-NEX Nikon Nikkor Lens to Sony Alpha Nex E-mount Camera Lens Mount Adapter: Electronics

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Adapter, Nikon, Nikkor Lens to Sony Alpha Nex Camera Adapter, fit Sony NEX 3, NEX 5: Electronics

 

Amazon.com: Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Adapter, Nikon, Nikkor Lens to Sony Alpha Nex Camera Adapter, fit Sony NEX 3, NEX 5: Electronics

[Morton Molyneux]

I could not say for sure.
The Pro says it's a "Permium grade Pro adaptor" but it says nothing about controlling the Nikon G mount lenses and in the photos therer is no "Lock - Open" ring which lets you control the aperture on the G mount lens as well as non G mount Nikkor lenses. So they would have to be controlled by the lens. Which is why I went with the other "non pro" adaptor.

cheers

Morton