nikon adapter quality - are some better than others?

[J Davis]

There seems to be a million different sellers all making the same nikon adapter.
Do some of them have quality issues? Infinity focus off?

Any links to recommended brands are welcome !

EDIT:
so far I've only seen one recommendation Fotodiox on ebay LINK (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nikon-Lens-to-Canon-EOS-Adapter-for-300d-350d-400d_W0QQitemZ350245674488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLens_ Accessories?hash=item518c44ddf8&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262) recommended by xbourque at this post LINK (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?p=1734895#post1734895)

[Rhys Day]

would also like to know

[squig]

I have a few, essentially there are 2 different designs floating around and varying quality copies of both. These 2 are the best of the bunch- http://cgi.ebay.com/Adapter-Fits-Canon-EOS-Body-To-Nikon-lens_W0QQitemZ310161911558QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item4837172f06&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1460wt_1184
http://cgi.ebay.com/Adapter-Fits-Canon-EOS-Body-To-Nikon-lens-F-AI-AIS-AF_W0QQitemZ270452118204QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLens_Ac cessories?hash=item3ef833d2bc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_4344wt_1038
they are both of similar quality, neither is perfect fit they fit pretty well and a bit of gaff should make for tight fit.
The other cheaper design fits almost as well- http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-Lens-to-Canon-EOS-Camera-Adapter-Mount-NEW_W0QQitemZ300339025544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera _Lenses?hash=item45ed99d688&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2610wt_1038
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-Lens-to-Canon-EOS-Camera-Adapter-Mount-NEW_W0QQitemZ300339025544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera _Lenses?hash=item45ed99d688&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2610wt_1038

[mattsand]

how do these work? do they mount to the camera or to the lens, if you know what i'm saying? is it possible to put one on the camera and have it work just like a real f mount? i guess not since the lock button would release the adapter and not the lens when pressed. since some of these are fairly cheap would it be a good idea to buy one for each of my nikon lenses and leave them on? i'm not a canon user and have never been, but the way things are going i just might...

[xbourque]

I have a fotodiox one that looks exactly like the Kawa that Squig linked.

The adapters are meant to stay on the lens, not the body.

Treat yourself to one adapter per lens. You won't regret it. Not worth the hassle for <10$ per adapter.

[squig]

how do these work? do they mount to the camera or to the lens, if you know what i'm saying? is it possible to put one on the camera and have it work just like a real f mount? i guess not since the lock button would release the adapter and not the lens when pressed. since some of these are fairly cheap would it be a good idea to buy one for each of my nikon lenses and leave them on? i'm not a canon user and have never been, but the way things are going i just might...

Hehe I was wondering when you'd show up.

I have one on each lens. Some of the $20 options like the kawa are ok but I'm going to put a bit of gaff on mine to get a really snug fit, there's only about 1mm rotational play which is fine with a prime but really sux with the isco.

[Rhys Day]

I have a few, essentially there are 2 different designs floating around and varying quality copies of both. These 2 are the best of the bunch- http://cgi.ebay.com/Adapter-Fits-Canon-EOS-Body-To-Nikon-lens_W0QQitemZ310161911558QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item4837172f06&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1460wt_1184
http://cgi.ebay.com/Adapter-Fits-Canon-EOS-Body-To-Nikon-lens-F-AI-AIS-AF_W0QQitemZ270452118204QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLens_Ac cessories?hash=item3ef833d2bc&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_4344wt_1038
they are both of similar quality, neither is perfect fit they fit pretty well and a bit of gaff should make for tight fit.
The other cheaper design fits almost as well- http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-Lens-to-Canon-EOS-Camera-Adapter-Mount-NEW_W0QQitemZ300339025544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera _Lenses?hash=item45ed99d688&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2610wt_1038
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-Lens-to-Canon-EOS-Camera-Adapter-Mount-NEW_W0QQitemZ300339025544QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera _Lenses?hash=item45ed99d688&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_2610wt_1038

big price difference between the two...I need 4...should I just get the cheap ones then?

[mattsand]

how's the collimation?

[Ted Ramasola]

I wanna know too, how good those at ebay are at 40 US because those same things are 280 US at B&H !! whoah!

[squig]

how's the collimation?

can't say that I've checked them all but they should all be ok to infinity.

[Ted Ramasola]

squig,

how much magnification does it introduce to the nikon lens. Say, a 50mm nikon becomes what?

Ted

[squig]

There's not a huge difference between the $40 and $20 adapters but I've found the $40 (black + stainless) adapters have a slightly more secure fit on the lens side. The $20 adapters are fine except I did get one that was a bit too loose for my liking but it wasn't from one of the sellers I linked to. I've been told that these cheap adapters fit just as well as the novoflex and cameraquest adapters.

[squig]

squig,

how much magnification does it introduce to the nikon lens. Say, a 50mm nikon becomes what?

Ted

A 50mm is a 50mm, flange distance is the same as it is on a nikon body.

[Ted Ramasola]

ooohhhh.... thanks squig.

[xbourque]

squig,

how much magnification does it introduce to the nikon lens. Say, a 50mm nikon becomes what?

Ted

Actually, if you are wondering about FOV, since Canon APS-C is a 1.6x crop and Nikon DX is 1.5x, if you're used to DX, your lenses will be a bit narrower on the Canon.

Of course, full frame is full frame on both brands. So going from Nikon FX to Canon full frame should be identical FOV-wise.

-X

[J Davis]

Thanks squig !
Since I want my adapter at home ready to go with my lenses when the
7D arrives all recommendations are extremely useful right now.

[BradM]

There's not a huge difference between the $40 and $20 adapters but I've found the $40 (black + stainless) adapters have a slightly more secure fit on the lens side. The $20 adapters are fine except I did get one that was a bit too loose for my liking but it wasn't from one of the sellers I linked to. I've been told that these cheap adapters fit just as well as the novoflex and cameraquest adapters.

I have 4 cheapy's and a Novoflex and seriously there is no comparison. From a $20 to about $60 that all work with issues ranging from wrong infinite focus ( collimation off of coarse ) to loose and one is getting looser by the day due to a cheap housing. Most of them started to fit snug but after a few weeks they start loosening . Like I said they all work but the Novoflex has been snug and intinte focus solid from day 1 with collimation thats bang on. It has no chip contacts which a couple of the cheap ones do and they work nicely for focus assist metering.

You can I guess go thru 8 or so cheap ones which equal the cost of a Novo so its really a trade off. I just got tired of focus issues and loose lenses.

[Ted Ramasola]

Actually, if you are wondering about FOV, since Canon APS-C is a 1.6x crop and Nikon DX is 1.5x, if you're used to DX, your lenses will be a bit narrower on the Canon.

Of course, full frame is full frame on both brands. So going from Nikon FX to Canon full frame should be identical FOV-wise.

-X

Thanks for the information.

Ted

[Uwe Lansing]

...From a $20 to about $60 that all work with issues ranging from wrong infinite focus ( collimation off of coarse ) to loose and one is getting looser by the day due to a cheap housing. Most of them started to fit snug but after a few weeks they start loosening . Like I said they all work but the Novoflex has been snug and intinte focus solid from day 1 with collimation thats bang on. It has no chip contacts which a couple of the cheap ones do and they work nicely for focus assist metering.


I always wondered why this huge price difference of more than 100,- euro/dollar. This might be an explanation...

[J Davis]

Just wondering what is the reasoning behind having an adapter for each lens?
Especially if you go for an expensive well made adapter like novoflex or something.

Wouldn't it be more economical to get one adapter, leave it on the camera and get a nikon F bodycap?

[squig]

you have to attach them to the lens first then the body, you can't detach them from the lens while attached to the body.

[Jean Dodge]

Get one for each lens and don'f forget to buy new canon rear caps, too. Be advised, however if you are about to try to put together a package of MF Nikkor primes for the 7D you need to know that no one has checked the rear element clearance issues yet.

I have a set of MF Nikkor primes I am using with a 5D k2, and while I like them I can tell you that several of the wider lenses had issues with flanges that I had to mill down in order to clear not the mirror, but the housing close to the mirror which was too close to fit. Be careful. Of course, with the 7D these wider Nikkors are less useful anyway. The 35mm f2.8 I have clears the obstruction without modification, but the 28mm, 24mm and 20mm Nikkors all had issues, again with the 5D mk2. With the crop sensor, maybe you need to consider going ahead and buying EF-S lenses for the wider ranges anyway...

If I were you I would start researching retrofocus Nikkors and also considering at what focal length it begins to make sense switching to Ef-S lenses... The older Nikkor 20mm, for instance, on the D5 Mk2 wasn't much fun to pan with - the flaws of the rectilinear design - barrel distortion, mostly - are pretty obvious in a moving shot where they can often be hidden in a still frame or static shot.

[xbourque]

Regarding mirror clearance issues, since the 7D is a "crop" camera, the mirror will be smaller than in the 5D2. The chance of the mirror catching something is much smaller.

-X

[J Davis]

Question:
I don't own a 5DM2 but wouldn't the mirror be continuously up when in video mode?
Can't you just attach the lens once the mirror is up?

[xbourque]

The 5D2 will drop out of Live View mode after X minutes of inactivity to save the sensor and battery. I guess the 7D does the same. Plus, I'm sure at least *some* us *might* actually snap pictures with this thing. :-)

But like I said, since the 7D is a crop camera, I'd be *really* surprised if the mirror was to catch something on Nikon lenses.

-- X

[J Davis]

I sincerely hope you are right as my set is nikon manual primes, and nikon mount tokina 11-16.
My only remaining canon lens that I intend to keep long term is an FD 24/1.4 and that will be sitting
on the shelf (unfortunately) because of the flange distance.

[Taylor Rudd]

The mirror didn't clip the adapters when I used my Nikon glass on a 5D...there is no chance it will do it on the 7D.

I've used the adapters (not the chip adapter, though) with the 5D and 30D (older 1.6x crop body) with no problems

[vcfilms]

Hey Taylor, which adapters did you use?

[J Davis]

I've used the adapters (not the chip adapter, though) with the 5D and 30D (older 1.6x crop body) with no problems


Hey Taylor, which adapters did you use?

2nd that question @ Taylor


Also people,
I spoke to a Fotodiox rep today about their $18 adapter and he said that after a while they can get a little loose and that their infinity focus point is past the infinity mark. He advised their $75 pro adapter. There you have it ... if you are gonna get a cheap adapter don't bother with the $18 one, just get the $6 ones.

[xbourque]

Another thing to know about Fotodiox is that they usually have better selection and prices on their eBay store (as opposed to their website).

I got a cheap Nikon adapter from them and I must have gotten lucky or something... I can't imagine it becoming loose... it's actually almost too tight!

-X

[J Davis]

Another thing to know about Fotodiox is that they usually have better selection and prices on their eBay store (as opposed to their website).

I got a cheap Nikon adapter from them and I must have gotten lucky or something... I can't imagine it becoming loose... it's actually almost too tight!

-X

Huh ... that's interesting. Maybe I will get one after all.

[Abaddon]

Does it make any more sense to get the $149.95 Fotodiox with focus confirmation?

http://www.fotodiox.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=28

[J Davis]

My Fotodiox adapter arrived in the mail today. It's the $18 one with no focus confirmation but I'm using manual AIS nikons anyway.

I have no canon DSLR to check with but putting the adapter on my nikons its a snug fit. Seems well made considering its price.

I only ordered one but now that I know the quality of how it is built I will order two more. Three being a minimum I think for any shoot.
I can see how it would be more practical to leave it on the lens (very unlike the micro 4/3rds adapter that I have become used to).

Leaving it on the lens means ordering canon rear lens caps too.

EDIT:
special thanks to xbourque for the fotodiox recommendation

[scenedirector]

How about this one:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=197094&is=REG

[xbourque]

special thanks to xbourque for the fotodiox recommendation

Sweet. I'm glad you like your adapter.

I actually just received a box full of stuff from them last week. A few lens adapters, Cokin-clone lens caps, Canon rear lens caps, filters, step-up rings, etc... Everything works as advertised.

For anyone outside the USA:
If you order more than 1 item from them on e-bay, do "Buy it now" and then "Commit to buy" BUT DON'T PAY RIGHT AWAY.

Keep on shopping and commiting to buy your other items.

Wait until they send you a combined invoice before paying. That way, the shipping is cheaper. For Canada the rate is 4$ for the first item and 1$ per extra item... if you pay right away, you pay 4$ per item... which can add up really quickly when ordering small items like step-up rings and such.

--X

[ydgmdlu]

I love Fotodiox. Did you know that you can do "Best Offer" on their eBay items? I've had to pay full list price on only a couple of their items, but each time it was my choice. It's a good way to save a few bucks.

[vcfilms]

Also got mine in the mail today and so far I agree looks good for the price.
Nice fit and seems like a good build quality. Willprobably order a few more tomorrow.

[Emanuel]

My Fotodiox adapter arrived in the mail today. It's the $18 one with no focus confirmation but I'm using manual AIS nikons anyway.

But you can have the AF confirmation feature using manual lenses too.

From manual lenses forum:
http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:eFe3QCDJ_r8J:forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php%3Ft%3D15784%26start%3D30+site:mflens es.com+%22AF+confirm%22&cd=6&hlct=clnk

[Emanuel]

Here's another one with good reviews:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/eos-manual-lenses/discuss/72157606601097476/

http://haodascreen.com/Nikon.aspx

[FatDaddy]

Okay a noob question - can you use autofocus on a Nikon lens? Does everything work like a canon lens?

[ydgmdlu]

Okay a noob question - can you use autofocus on a Nikon lens?
Nope. A Canon body cannot communicate with anything but a Canon lens or a third-party lens designed for Canon bodies. Each manufacturer's lens communication protocol is different.

Additionally, lens mount adapters don't transmit electrical signals between body and camera.

[FatDaddy]

Thanks. That's what I thought, but a friend wants me to sell his two Nikon lenses and they are nice and I thought if they worked on a Canon I could get them.

[Emanuel]

John,


I'm not sure if ydgmdlu understood well your post or you understood fine his.

The point is not to have AF straight out of the box but a fast focus via AF confirmation.

Comparing with manual focus is apples to oranges. Closer to Canon EF auto-focus but without the motor drive, as matter of fact.

The lens mount adapters emulate the electrical signals contact with the camera.


http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/247160964/AF_Confirm_Adapter_Contax_Lens_to.html

«This AF-Confirm adapter is an emulation of Canon EF auto-focus lens and has the electronics to communicate with the EOS camera (...)»


Or take a second glance on my posting and you'll read manual focus lenses work well with:

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showpost.php?p=1749786&postcount=38


Hope this helps.

E. :-)

[J Davis]

Okay so I'm using the fotodiox $18 adapter from ebay and tried it with my nikon mount tokina 11-16 and its all good no problems there.

Went to try my manual nikon AIS 35mm f1.4 and hit a problem. The metal thingy that sticks out ... (yeh you know the one) strikes the 7D's electric lens contacts at the bottom of the mount. It would not go on. This is nothing to do with fotodiox as all nikon adapters would be the same. I tried bending the protrusion on the old lens to 45 degrees with a pair of pliers. Still no joy. Used the pliers to repeatedly bend it till it gently broke free. Much better than the hacksaw method. All good now so be warned nikkor users.

Not tried other lenses yet.

[Michael Olsen]

Okay so I'm using the fotodiox $18 adapter from ebay and tried it with my nikon mount tokina 11-16 and its all good no problems there.

Went to try my manual nikon AIS 5mm f1.4 and hit a problem. The metal flange thingy that sticks out ... (yeh you know the one) strikes the 7D's electric lens contacts at the bottom of the mount. It would not go on. This is nothing to do with fotodiox as all nikon adapters would be the same. I tried bending the protrusion on the old lens to 45 degrees with a pair of pliers. Still no joy. Used the pliers to repeatedly bend it till it gently broke free. Much better than the hacksaw method. All good now so be warned nikkor users.

Not tried other lenses yet.

Interesting...are modifications like this required for most Nikon brand lenses?

[J Davis]

modern nikon's would be fine, its just the old manual ones that have a largish (and useless) metal protrusion sticking out the back.

I saw a thread here showing how to cover the rear glass element and hacksaw it off.

I found that by carefully repeatedly bending it with a pare of pliers it comes away clean without any hacksaw dust.

[Michael Olsen]

Old Nikons are my plan...good to know about this. I've already got my pliers out (stuck rear lens cap...)!

[Rhys Day]

is it that metal thing that moves a little bit and is sticking out of a slot?

[J Davis]

This is the bit I'm talking about
(not my pic, I'm linking this from a thread in the 5D section)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2111/prongwi2.jpg

It bangs into the EF lens contacts inside the 7D body (the little gold dots)

Don't use a hacksaw, carefully bend it repeatedly with pliers.

EIT:
just tested all my nikons (24, 35, 50, 75-150), only one I had to doctor was the 35/1.4

[xbourque]

Speaking of adapters, my m42 adapters that work fine on the 5D2 apparently short the lens contacts on the 7D.

I get "Err 01"... Can't connect to the lens, clean lens contacts.

Solution: Electrical tape at the bottom of the adapter to prevent contact with the pins in the camera.

13056

[squig]

Most old nikkor lenses are fine and have no rear protrusion. The 24mm ai is said to protrude but I have one and it hasn't been a problem. The mirror flips up out of the way in live view.

[J Davis]

Most old nikkor lenses are fine and have no rear protrusion. The 24mm ai is said to protrude but I have one and it hasn't been a problem. The mirror flips up out of the way in live view.

It's not the mirror it bangs into, its the little gold bumps/lens control contacts that it hits
and I tried mounting it so the lens was rotated a third of the way round,
not possible, lens can only mount with the protrusion at the bottom which is
where the gold bumps are

[Rhys Day]

so it's only your 35mm nikon that has that? because all my nikon AIS primes don't seem to have such a thing.

[Andrea189]

The 50mm f1.2 has it too. Apparently it is there to protect the rear lens when it rests on a table.

[Tim Joy]

Just a note not to waste your money on the stainless steel ebay one from 'buyitjnow'.
It allows focus past infinity and uses a lame way to achieve a tight fit that would certainly loosen over time. For $6 is it even worth returning? Not.

[dvollrath]

Just a note not to waste your money on the stainless steel ebay one from 'buyitjnow'.
It allows focus past infinity and uses a lame way to achieve a tight fit that would certainly loosen over time. For $6 is it even worth returning? Not.

Thanks for the heads up. I was looking at getting that one.

I'm actually a little confused by this thread. Can anyone just tell me the cheapest adapter that I can get for this purpose that will actually work and not have focus issues? I'm okay with it loosening a bit, so long as it's something I can be aware of and it won't affect the image quality if I'm careful.

[j]

Good to know, thanks.

[J Davis]

A lot of adapters allow a little focus past infinity. Nothing wrong that as long as you are aware.
Better to have an adapter do that than not reach infinity! :)

I've used the FD and Nikon F adapters for the GH1 and now this Fotodiox Nik / EOS adapter
all of them allowed focus past infinity.

[PaPa]

So folks, at the end of the day, what is the verdict? Whats the one to get? Need to pick one up asap!

[J Davis]

I think that unless you are gonna spend a few hundred and change on a novaflex then spend as little as possible.
There are some around for $6 but I went for the Fotodiox one at $18.
Seemed like a good affordable 'middle of the road' adapter from those that I have seen.

[PaPa]

sounds good. everyone else on par with that statement? Cause if so ill place some orders :) and its recommended to have one per lens?

[Tim Joy]

A lot of adapters allow a little focus past infinity. Nothing wrong that as long as you are aware.
Better to have an adapter do that than not reach infinity! :)

I've used the FD and Nikon F adapters for the GH1 and now this Fotodiox Nik / EOS adapter
all of them allowed focus past infinity.

I don't like the focus past infinity. It's so much easier to have a hard stop where you know it's in focus, especially out in bright light.

So the Fotodiox one focuses past infinity too? :Drogar-Mad(DBG):

[dvollrath]

I don't like the focus past infinity. It's so much easier to have a hard stop where you know it's in focus, especially out in bright light.

So the Fotodiox one focuses past infinity too? :Drogar-Mad(DBG):

So if the Fotodiox allows focusing past infinity, that $6 one that you bought might make more sense than spending any more money on the Fotodiox?

[J Davis]

I don't like the focus past infinity. It's so much easier to have a hard stop where you know it's in focus, especially out in bright light.

So the Fotodiox one focuses past infinity too? :Drogar-Mad(DBG):

I think if you want the hard stop and perfect collimation you would need to spend serious money. I've only checked the Fotodiox infinity mark with my 50mm and it definitely focused past infinity. I had my 24mm on the other day and from memory I think the infinity was right on.

[Tim Joy]

So if the Fotodiox allows focusing past infinity, that $6 one that you bought might make more sense than spending any more money on the Fotodiox?

Perhaps... BUT. what they did on this adapter to achieve a tight fit was to machine a slot in the center of the flange and use a screwdriver to expand it to the right size. You can see a rub mark where most of the contact is made between the lens and the adapter. It's probably something that would loosen up over time, and who knows if it's correct anyway.


I think if you want the hard stop and perfect collimation you would need to spend serious money. I've only checked the Fotodiox infinity mark with my 50mm and it definitely focused past infinity. I had my 24mm on the other day and from memory I think the infinity was right on.

These same lenses were perfect on the D90, including a hard stop at infinity, so I know they can do it, why can't my $6 adapter?? :Drogar-Angry(DBG)::Drogar-Angry(DBG): :) :) I guess I answered my own question there.

[PaPa]

so gentlemen, what's the adapter to get?

Do i understand correctly if you say one of the adapters has good infinity focus, but poor quality hold on the lens? And the other is vice versa?

Simplify plz :)

[Taylor Rudd]

A loose lens can be fixed with a tiny piece of gaff tape :)

[PaPa]

lol, so which one to go with then?

[Nathan Troutman]

Pa Pa - go with KAWA on ebay. I bought a Nikon to EOS and then a M42 to EOS and both fit perfectly/machined nicely. And they're cheap. All of the adapters are doing the same thing. KAWA is great and cheap - hard to beat.

http://shop.ebay.com/kawaphoto/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

My only issue has been removing my EOS adapter from my Nikon lens. I had the Nikon lens on my camera and used it exclusively for almost two months. Finally took it off and realized that the lens had gotten really locked onto the adapter. Anyone with ideas how to get the thing off:violin:?

[Abaddon]

Has anyone tried an adapter on the 7D yet?

[Emanuel]

So folks, at the end of the day, what is the verdict? Whats the one to get? Need to pick one up asap!http://haodascreen.com/Nikon.aspx

http://www.flickr.com/groups/eos-manual-lenses/discuss/72157606601097476/

AF confirm makes all the difference -- from manual lenses forum:

http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:eFe3QCDJ_r8J:forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php%3Ft%3D15784%26start%3D30+site:mflens es.com+%22AF+confirm%22&cd=6&hlct=clnk#

[Uwe Lansing]

http://haodascreen.com/Nikon.aspx

AF confirm makes all the difference

Yes, that´s the one i ordered. Took about 10 days to germany...

[PaPa]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mount-adapter-for-Nikon-F-AIS-Ai-Canon-EF-EOS-New-USA_W0QQitemZ290348295923QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera _Lenses?hash=item439a1b66f3&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

This one looks decent. lol, i guess.

hoadascreen site is busy atm. will check again soon.

[patssle]

http://haodascreen.com/Nikon.aspx

http://www.flickr.com/groups/eos-manual-lenses/discuss/72157606601097476/

AF confirm makes all the difference -- from manual lenses forum:

http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:eFe3QCDJ_r8J:forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php%3Ft%3D15784%26start%3D30+site:mflens es.com+%22AF+confirm%22&cd=6&hlct=clnk#


Has anybody used the Hoada Nikon to Canon with the 7D and confirmed it works? Also, I thought the Nikon and Canon camera languages for the lenses are different, does this thing translate or something?

[markjlyon]

I've been using the Fotodiox Pro model, and it works great with the 7D--holds the lens in place solidly. You definitely want an adapter for every lens--would be a pain to change them every time you change lenses. I've been using them with my 18, 24, 35, and 85 mm Nikons, and a 50mm Zeiss ZF. No focus confirmation, but if you're shooting video, that doesn't really matter.

I'm actually selling one of them, so let me know if you're interested.

[OPHERBA]

Is there a way to control the aperture when using a Tokina 11-16 with the Nikon adaptor?

Thanks.

Johnnie

[J Davis]

Is there a way to control the aperture when using a Tokina 11-16 with the Nikon adaptor?

Thanks.

Johnnie

Tokina 11-16 can be bought for the EOS mount but unfortunately for me I own the nikon mount.
With the nikon mount there is no accurate way on the 7D because of the flange distance. I have been using a Qtip and cutting small segments of the stem. It wedges in the lens in the gap next to the lever and you can make rough judgements as to aperture size. GH1 is much easier because you can control it with this (http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=184685)

[OPHERBA]

Thanks J Davis.
Nikon mount Tokina 11-16 for sale....


Johnnie

[PaPa]

Pa Pa - go with KAWA on ebay. I bought a Nikon to EOS and then a M42 to EOS and both fit perfectly/machined nicely. And they're cheap. All of the adapters are doing the same thing. KAWA is great and cheap - hard to beat.

http://shop.ebay.com/kawaphoto/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

My only issue has been removing my EOS adapter from my Nikon lens. I had the Nikon lens on my camera and used it exclusively for almost two months. Finally took it off and realized that the lens had gotten really locked onto the adapter. Anyone with ideas how to get the thing off:violin:?


Gunna go ahead and give this one a shot. So basically, unless you're willing to spend hundreds on an adapter, none of these guys will give you critical focus at infinity correct?

[Taylor Rudd]

So they say. I've owned 2 from eBay user "butitjnow" and just ordered 4 more. They do just fine.

[PaPa]

Yikes, ordered 5, and they charge shipping on each item.. Guess they ship them separately,... but wow, 25 dollars for shipping seems way over kill compared to 1 costing only 5 bucks....

[ASG]

I couldn't wait any longer so I bought an overpriced one locally made by Cesco #ADR-NI-CA so it says. It is relatively easy to take on and off the Nikon lens, infinity focus is off, but it does have the advantage that I didn't have to break the tab off the back of my 50mm f1.2, which I didn't want to do.

[Tim Joy]

Got this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320427384383&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)yesterday and the infinity is off too. Not quite as much as the other one I have, but still off. No real big difference between the two otherwise.

[natxbrotha]

Gunna go ahead and give this one a shot. So basically, unless you're willing to spend hundreds on an adapter, none of these guys will give you critical focus at infinity correct?

All of my KAWA adapters focus PAST infinity... suck...

[soarprod]

cinevate has one too - anyone tried it?

[PaPa]

All of my KAWA adapters focus PAST infinity... suck...

Ya, I'm expecting that.. Too bad.

[j]

I've always been told (and believe) that it's best to set the lens so that if focuses just a slight hair past infinity.

The theory is that as you are pulling focus, if by marks, you would pull to the infinity mark, and if by eye, you would stop when it hits focus. Also, you would likely stop at the hyperfocal point long before you reach the focus on infinity.

Also it helps with changing back focus situations, say if it temperature changes, you might want that wiggle room to be able to focus on infinity.

-J

[xbourque]

Guys, with the whole moire/aliasing situation, I consider focusing past infinity a *feature* for wide lenses. That way you can keep your shot slightly out of focus to keep everything outside of the moire danger zone.

Of course, if your plan is to shoot landscape stills by turning the focus wheel until it stops then clicking away... then yeah... it's a problem. :-)

-X

[PaPa]

So my KAWA adapters just came in

Few things to know:

1) i got 5 adapters for my 5 lenses. Now i need 5 canon rear caps or my nikon glass is exposed!
2) definitely no infinity focus, but not a huge issue

3) and the most important. For some reason, using the nikon glass with the adapter, the camera can no longer recognize exposure. so the exposure meter is completely off! This shouldn't really happen simply because its using another lens. If the image is bright, then tell me it's over exposed, and vice versa!

dang, that last one is quite a drag.

[PaPa]

oh. also.
Getting one per lens is definitely excessive. It takes a matter of seconds to remove the adapter off of the nikon lens and put it onto another lens... This also prevents the need for one rear canon cap per lens...

[J Davis]

and the most important. For some reason, using the nikon glass with the adapter, the camera can no longer recognize exposure. so the exposure meter is completely off! This shouldn't really happen simply because its using another lens. If the image is bright, then tell me it's over exposed, and vice versa!


I've been fighting with this as well.

I started a thread called 'metering exposure while shooting'
http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=185576

I didn't realize it was different as I don't own any EF lenses

[Abaddon]

I might check out the Brevis line. They're stuff is usually pretty good.

[PaPa]

oh, and for all those folks who recommend getting one adapter per lens.. Really no need. Just FYI. Save the money, its the difference of 10 seconds setup time.

[Jurno]

oh, and for all those folks who recommend getting one adapter per lens.. Really no need. Just FYI. Save the money, its the difference of 10 seconds setup time.

Thanks for that.

Also, I'd like to second the question about the Cinevate adapter. They just added it to their catalogue a couple of weeks ago, so it's possible no one has tried it yet. But Cinevate products are generally well-regarded, aren't they? That suggests this adapter might be pretty good, for $29.

[Abaddon]

I just got the Brevis version. It's locks on tight and works perfectly. I'd recommend it.

[slimchrisp]

oh, and for all those folks who recommend getting one adapter per lens.. Really no need. Just FYI. Save the money, its the difference of 10 seconds setup time.

I second that. I've been using this on for my 5dmkii: Fotodiox Nikon F Lens to Canon EOS Camera Mount Adapter (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G4QXLE/ref=ox_ya_oh_product). I think I paid $30, but now it's listed at $20. At that price it's not a big deal to have a spare though.

I have a slight problem focusing to infinity. Have to roll back by 1mm or so, other than that works like a charm, metering and all.

[Emanuel]

http://haodascreen.com/Nikon.aspx

http://www.flickr.com/groups/eos-manual-lenses/discuss/72157606601097476/

AF confirm makes all the difference -- from manual lenses forum:

http://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:eFe3QCDJ_r8J:forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php%3Ft%3D15784%26start%3D30+site:mflens es.com+%22AF+confirm%22&cd=6&hlct=clnk#

Has anybody used the Hoada Nikon to Canon with the 7D and confirmed it works? Also, I thought the Nikon and Canon camera languages for the lenses are different, does this thing translate or something?On my third link there. As Google cache, it is not available anymore but here is again:

http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic.php?t=15784&start=30

«I was having the same problem with my EOS 10D and a Takumar 50mm lens. It was annoying because most of the time I was trying to capture my 18 month old son, and getting about one out of twenty photos in focus. Then I got an AF confirm M42/EOS adapter, and hey presto! its up to about a fifty percent success rate for photos of quickly moving targets, and pretty much AOK all of the time for stationary targets.»

Takumar 50mm lens... So, no chip. That is, you don't need to be concerned about communication in-between with the right AF confirm adapter.

[djkarn105]

if you're going to spend big money on an adapter it seems like this one would be the way to go

http://www.16-9.net/nikon_g/

AF confirm AND aperture control for G series lenses.

Anyone tried it?

[Humanoid Typhoon]

Purchased the fotodiox pro series for newly acquired zeiss ZF lens. Crossing fingers that it has no play room or infinity focus issues.

[Kellar42]

Just got a Novoflex, seems to work great, although it had me confused at first with the 'please ensure lens is attached' message.

[shaocaholica]

I just bought a pair of these and they are great:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250582027200

Seem to the same design as the fotodiox pro version for a fraction of the price. These are definitely better than the cheapest adapters on ebay. Haven't noticed any play with any of my manual lenses.

[iHartVideo]

Has anyone used one with an aperture 'opener' (for lack of a better term).
I'd like to be able to use lenses other than my old 50mm.

[Moojangles]

Shaocaholica - what does that small tab seen in the photo do?

[Alvise Tedesco]

Shaocaholica - what does that small tab seen in the photo do?

unlocks adapter from lens