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The makers of the Canon EOS to E-mount adapter with full AF and Aperture support contacted me to tell me that they just started to sell the adapter through their own [shoplink 15031 ebay]direct eBay Store (Click here to see the auction[/shoplink]). I found it very important to have adapters like that. It will make it easier for many current Canon owners to jump into the Sony NEX world.
And as I told you before the MXcamera will also make a fully AF and aperture supported Contax G and Nikon G adapter! Coming in early 2013!
Here is the video to show how it works:
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would love to see a comparison of this vs. Canons EOS-M 😉
Just got a sample and test it with my Tamron 17-50mm VC/ 70-300mm VC and EF 40mm F2.8. The result is that AF should be seen as add-on function and don’t take it too serious. It can only confirm focus for over 2 seconds and it can’t perform normal function when the AF/MF is swapped when power is On. However, it really supports VC / VR function. Comparing with metabones, it seems a little bit advance on AF side but not quite usable at all. And the exif data is said that it always show 50mm f/1.8, the lens from E mount 50mm F1.8, the developer said
mochapaulo – take a short video and post it on youtube/vimeo for us, would you?
I assume aperture control from the camera works fine and you’re getting the full EXIF data?
I don’t have any Canon glass, but would consider investing with adapters like these.
I will try to upload the video. Except the AF/MF function swapping problem, everything else works fine. The AF function just perform as same as the official product LA-E1. It keeps seeking the focus. It is a compromise because CDAF on a large sensor is difficult and not to mention the lens is not originally produced by Sony for the E-mount system. In fact, the retailing price of this adapter is about $240 USD in China. I also hope that it can lower the price. But of course, it is $159 lower than metabones without AF already. What can I say?
mx adapter is a great step for nex systems but unfortunately it still needs imorovement in terms of AF speed (it can be read on the product’s ebay page and it is obvious in the intro video too).. just go on this way and hopefully the next release will be faster 😉
Is there similar adapter for the Alpha mount?
of course! even 2 (that are much faster than this third-party-adaptor)
look at this article: http://www.sonyalpharumors.com/lea2-and-lea1-adapter-reviews/
$298.00??? Give me a break.
Hi, you can buy it in our store:
http://mxcamera.com/product_info.php/techart-canon-eos-efef-sony-nex-adapter-p-500
You will get US$20 discount!
I’m very intrigued by the Contax G AF adapter but a little surprised/disappointed that this is a crop frame only adapter. I wonder if they’ll make a full-frame adapter for the VG900. I could see that as a killer for the 5D crowd.
yeah that is a bit disappointing. would have preferred having the circle open as it seems like a good way to future-proof the adapter, but i guess this is better than no AF adapter.
The lack of VG900 support is probably more to do with not having a VG900 to test with than any compatibility issue. If (hopefully when) Sony make a full frame NEX, there should be enough of a user base to warrant adding full frame support.
If AF with Canon lenses is possible, why on Earth did they go with NEX?
An Alpha EF adapter would be a revolution
Flange distance? You mean the normal Alpha mount?
Look so good but its price not good…
about $300 ????
better than metabones (at least at launch) and the LA-E2 (at launch).
Can’t really tell from the video but it sounds pretty noisy. May not be good for folks who want to do more video than stills.
Who needs that? Now, a samsung NX-E or m43-E adaptor would be nice.
Hey! Sony blog you troll! Samsung should stick to cellphones! HA!
Only after Sony learns how to make small lenses like NX’s 30/2
m4/3 adapter might be possible as both m4/3 and E are “open source”.
NX to anything probably not, thats not open system.. Plus that flange difference isnt enough, I think its not possible from physical point of view.
Besides, Sony isnt better than Samsung. Those systems are about same, with advantage for native lens on Samsung side and advantage in non-native lens on Sony side. And I like Samsung colors. 😀
Are the focus speed faster than vs LA-EA1.
Will Lens info being written in EXIF?
Just ordered one, we’ll see how it goes. 🙂
Got it in the mail this morning!
Haven’t had time to test it extensively, AF is a bit slow but works fine otherwise. Aperture changes as expected.
Now to go outside and play with my 24-105mm and its IS. \o/
Let mer know when you have a blog post or video to share! Will post it on SAR 🙂
Here are a few pictures taken today with some EF lenses: https://picasaweb.google.com/114228784092204114546/TechartEFToNexAFAdapter?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCO7UgPef79WaCA&feat=directlink
Make one for Canon to M43 with aperture, IS, and AF support for under $200.
Oly being picked up by Sony. . .
I’d love to see contax g to nex AF adapter and probably buy one. Relatively cheap lenses of high quality with AF feature – sounds pretty attractive
Just recieved thew MX Adapter today. On my NEX 5 is working with my lenses:
Canon EF S 17-55 mm IS and EF 4.0/5.6 100-400 IS / Tokina 2.8 11-16 mm / Sigma Built Qulity is nice with an Shoemount for Tripod Mounting. All fits mechanical solid and smooth…
4.0/5.69 8 -16 mm and the Tamron 2.8 70- 200mm
The Shutter is blocked until the AF confirms the right focus but the AF is still searching on, so you get some Out of Focus overshoot with Tele lenses. Needs patience until AF is stabilized with Tele lenses
SONY NEX VG 20: N O TH I N G W OR K S only the Iris !!!!
SONY NEX 20 was my goal why I bought it have to return the xxx thing…
Bad news in Videomode no Autofocus – limited to photography only!
They will send my a new piece of gear wich should work, lets wait and see
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Anyone tested with Tokina 10-17 ?
We do not have this lens on hand and no one report the result of this lens. We think it like other Tokina lens: Aperture work and support P/A/S/M but AF not function well.
Hope above information can help you.