Before You Use Canon Lenses on a Sony Camera...

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8 жыл бұрын

As I've been experimenting with different mirrorless camera options from Sony, like the a7S ii & a7R ii, I've tried using both native Sony lenses and adapting Canon lenses to them.
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I've had a less than stellar experience using Canon glass on Sony bodies, so I wanted to share a little bit about what you can expect if you're trying to make the switch to Sony from Canon and plan to bring a bunch of EF or EF-S lenses along with you for the ride.
In this video I explain which of the many adapters I recommend getting, my experience with the speed and reliability of auto-focus in both photo and video mode, and whether I even recommend keeping your Canon lenses when you make a switch to mirrorless cameras.
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@srgmntz642 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, you need to do some more testing. Been using the 35mm 1.4L Mark II on my a7III with the Sigma adapter. Works perfectly. No problems with Eye AF either. You recommend sticking to Sony glass. Ofcourse you want native glass but the problem is that Sonys used prices are insane and you get much better price on used glass if you buy Canon glass.

@topshelf223 Жыл бұрын

Hey brother i need your help I want a Sony but I have ef lens the mount you’re talking about works well? I have sigma ef lens and want a Sony ff mirrorless but want like to keep my sigma lens. Please help Ty!

@Ahmad_Selim Жыл бұрын

CANON 35 LENS IS FABULOUS LENS BUT DOES IT WORK IN VIDEO MODE AF CONTINUES WITH EYE TRACKING AF OR PHOTO MODE ONLY?

@JimEdds 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for this feedback, just what I was looking for. Think I'll offload my canon glass and stick with native Sony lenses. Good video, short concise, and to the point. Well done mate.

@chrispaynemixes3263 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Answered everything I was looking to find out :)

@jamesmcp99 7 жыл бұрын

3:26 haha I love how it just starts cropping in

@qadrir 7 жыл бұрын

I will never sell my L series lenses. I have successfully used Canon 85 mm 1.2 L II for amazing results with reasonable AF using Metabone Ultra. Your experience may have been with older lenses and probably older rev of Metabone. I also use 24 mm 1.4 L and Canon Fisheye plus 16-35 version II L. None of these lenses have caused any grief and results are outstanding.

@Natetprice94 6 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@psoup2108 6 жыл бұрын

What camera body?

@NARRASSAFilmes 6 жыл бұрын

I have a Canon 24mm 1.4 II AND A cANON 70-200MM 2.8 usm II. I want to move from my 6D to a Sony A7III. Do u think my lenses will works perfectly with some adapters in Sony Cameras for videos and photos or I will never have the same performance of this lenses as I have in my Canon body?

@hdtvcamera1 3 жыл бұрын

Smart. I still have premium Nikon lenses that I will never part with.

@richardpcrowe 5 жыл бұрын

I use a right angle bracket when shooting my A6500 on a tripod. This elevates the camera body about a half inch higher and also easily allows me to switch from horizontal to vertical positions without having to hang my camera cantilevered on its side for vertical compositions...

@danmcool69 7 жыл бұрын

From my experience with Canon L lenses on A7 II and Sigma MC-11, things are not as you suggested, but much better: - the combo is awesome for photos, stills but also fast moving subjects - face detection mode focuses already on the eyes, no need for eye af! - best mode for fast af is the wide area - focus is very fast, similar speed with my Canon camera 5DII, depends on lens speed of course, some lenses are blazing fast on both cameras, some are slower on both cameras - using the MC-11 with Canon L lenses is not good for video, a lot of hunting and focus noise, should use Sony lenses for that purpose

@OustFox 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone who shoots video will not be using auto focus, only manual, so that's not an issue.

@atplaypics380 3 жыл бұрын

@@OustFox that’s what I thought. But I see a lot of people shooting videos for product reviews and courses that use autofocus so that when they maybe hold something up to the camera, the autofocus dies it’s thing. It’s handy as they move around, I frame, also.

@BeckiandChris 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this! We are thinking about swapping our Osmo Pro for either the A7S or the a6500. We are invested in Canon glass since we shoot our photos with the 5Dmk3, but comparing the new MK4 to the Sony bodies, it's looking like Sony is the way to go for video.

@tomkamin2676 6 жыл бұрын

Or the 1DX MkII. I have the 1DX as a primary body and A6300 with an adapter as secondary. Works great.

@KutWrite 5 жыл бұрын

Another review on YT shows the Canon autofocus working well with a Sigma adapter and an a6500.

@majormegapix 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful information. I'd been contemplating this exact change, looking to upgrade from my 6D. While on vacation, a fellow photographer saw my body with the 70-300L lens and commented about the weight saying he had switched to Sony and used an adapter. This really got me thinking. However, even before viewing your video, I wondered about any compatibility issues. I think my questions have been answered. It's one thing to use, say a Sigma lens meant for a Canon body but another to adapt a Canon lens (or Nikon for that matter) to a Sony mirrorless. It is strongly rumored that Canon will announce a full frame mirrorless later this year so waiting seems the prudent thing. I have subscribed to your site and will wait for your tests results!

@HooryMadani 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for all time and money saver advice and information.

@ryclarkmediaarts8845 7 жыл бұрын

I agree. Native > Non Native in majority of cases. The price of the Sony lens is what makes it hard. If I had to redo it all over again I would have saved up and purchased only Sony Native lens. For my A7s2 my line up would be Sony 16-35mm F4 and 28-135mm G lens. For my A7r2 pretty much the same as above but add a Sony 55mm 1.8, 90mm Macro 2.8 and a 70-200mm F4.

@CalebWojcik 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, I totally agree. Thanks for sharing.

@dallatorretdu 7 жыл бұрын

I do feel like getting started on sony is super easy, since you can just put any old lens on it, but then there aren't really cheap native lenses, you either get base ones or super-good ones

@gfgfgf881 6 жыл бұрын

Ry Clark Media Arts this is including video filming?

@Noparticularcontext 8 жыл бұрын

I use the metabones with the latest version firmware with an a7rii and canon ef 300 2.8 L lens. Works great in the standard mode but limited to more of the centre of the frame. The new advanced mode gives you the full frame using hybrid focus which also works well and works with video reasonably. You should test it as its better

@of_science_and_superstition 6 жыл бұрын

I have A7iii and use Sigma MC-11 adaptor with Canon 100mm 2.8 macro, if I set the focus to center only, AF works fine without hunting, also tried 300mm 2.8+Extender 1.4 III and center focus works like a charm, even faster than 80D body.

@topshelf223 Жыл бұрын

Do you still recommend the Sony aiii now in 2022 I have ef lens Ty

@of_science_and_superstition Жыл бұрын

@@topshelf223 yes, I still use it for portraits

@limbeta 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just what I needed to know... I'm so sad though about all my investment on canon lenses, here's to hoping Canon can compete with sony in the near future...

@johnglavey808 7 жыл бұрын

Best advice yet, thank you.

@ramonrios4716 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that info...nice video...cheers..!!!

@wiggsywoo3176 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb. Thanks so much for posting this video. I'm in a position of starting to build my camera collection and decided to go with the A7SII. I would mostly be using this camera for stills (for fun) but want to be able to shoot corporate videos with it also. Currently I rent the C100 or C300 for those and so I'm familiar and like the Canon system and their lenses especially the 24-70 F2.8 II and the 70-200mm F2.8 II. But after much research online (haven't been able to test it myself), it seems the Metabones Mark IV despite the latest update doesn't perform reliably for auto focus in video mode which is where I would need it. So now I've got an A7SII and two brand new Canon lenses and no adaptor yet. I'm thinking of selling the two Canon lenses and buying the Sony 24-70mm f2.8 G master series and the Sony 70-200mm F4 G OSS as I can't afford the equivalent G master. Part of me thinks that somewhere down the line (hopefully not too distant) the autofocus for video will improve with another firmware update but since I'm starting from scratch, perhaps I should just invest in one system? I do prefer the colour of Canon and the "softness/warmth" of their images. Or keep the Canon lenses and continue to hire the C300 for jobs?

@peterholman6071 5 жыл бұрын

The reason I bought a a7iii was so that I can use my m-mount Zeiss and Voigtlander lens in manual and get full frame. Works great.

@bala1000mina 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Caleb for the helpful video! God bless and good luck!

@CalebWojcik 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome.

@fabhatti 7 жыл бұрын

I get very decent af performance with Sigma mC-11 and Sony 7Rii. There is no eye focus and it does hunt a bit in low light but works very well in better light. On the other hand Sigma 35 art works perfectly with all AF features supported.

@alexanderlouis9572 5 жыл бұрын

i have question that adapter work with sony a7rii and canon lens 50mm f1.2 ....!? thanks you

@NARRASSAFilmes 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Have any changes about this topic nowadays? I´m a Canon user and I want to buy a Sony A7iii but i have afraid about my Canon lenses don´t works 100% for video and foto in a Sony Cam.

@philindeblanc 7 жыл бұрын

One of the few or only videos with some truth! So frustrating using the Metabones4 with Canon 24-70L I, Even the 70-200 L-I, But manual focus with peaking opens a new world of shooting with old lenses.

@alansmith1555 3 жыл бұрын

Very honest and wise advise. I changed my decision about metabones for now.

@michaelanctil4972 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know it works. How do you control the aperture of the lens on a Sony body? Is it pretty much the same as on a Canon?

@backyardjunkie 5 жыл бұрын

I'm only just looking at adaptors for my Canon glass to Sony e-mount and after watching your video realise it'll soon be three years old. But I still think it's very relative to my search for the right adaptor. I think in the end and for subjective reason you are right in suggesting sticking to Sony glass, I have decided however to purchase the EOS-NEX K&F Concept for a mere £17.00 Sterling. It will allow me to use a lot of my Canon glass, 70-200 mkii 16-35 f1.8 and others, maybe not all the features will work correctly but hay, it's only a few quid, and allows me to use my Canon lenses and anyway, maybe I'll adapt. Thanks Celeb.

@focusdigitalvideo9584 7 жыл бұрын

zoom in effect focusing still works on any lens regardless since its using sensor for that i have used fd glass on a7s II it works on that or any lens

@RobLevel 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@jmluab1913 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info.

@bhargavexpress9114 7 жыл бұрын

for Ultra fast focus, for video shooting, Sony lenses are must. And while one can manually focus easily with peaking and zoom, I uses manual lenses from Voigtlander to Mamiya Hasselblade with $9 adapters. The main advantage is you can see actual DOF before clicking (unlike with AF lenses).(in A or M modes exposure is automatically taken care by Auto ISO enabled)

@pappupappu3084 6 жыл бұрын

Very honest suggestion . Keep it up.God bless you.

@lkfxfotografiavideo177 7 жыл бұрын

I have an a6000 with commlite adapter I was able to connect the ef-s 24mm canon autofocus super slow but I DID set the clear image zoom and works with the adapter and with a C mount lens I have probably set clear image zoom with the native lens then put the adapter? That's kind of what o did, it works for sure and I still don't own any Sony native lenses (coming soon)

@StargateMax 7 жыл бұрын

The a7R II and the Metabones Smart Adapter mk4 T with certain Canon lenses work as good as the same lenses natively with the Canon 5D mk3. Those two lenses are 24-70 f2.8L II and 70-200 f2.8L II (they both focus instantly and accurately!), and the 100-400 f4.5-5.6L II also works, but it's much slower (it's also slower with a Canon body). These 3 Canon lenses have a superb image quality and sharpness. I also tried the Canon 85mm f1.8 (non-L) with the a7R II. It is a wonderful lens, but it doesn't want to find focus with the a7R II when it's a bit darker than normal outdoor daylight or sunshine. It didn't focus indoors. I once tried the Canon 300mm f2.8 prime, and it also worked quite well. The 50mm f1.2 also works, but not as good as the 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 which are my favorites. The a7S II autofocus doesn't really work well with adapted lenses.

@cinematic_emotion 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! For the Metabones adapter Canon EF Adapter IV: If you transfer the camera to the Sony a7sII or other a7 series to "M" mode and press the video recording button, will the aperture jump be? Will the depth of field change? Thanks !

@mipe7755 4 жыл бұрын

Did you test any of stabilized canon lenses on sony body? Cuz I'm very curious if IS will work properly with any adapter.

@ezripavel5722 7 жыл бұрын

hi...i hv an a7ii and just wanna ask whether will a 50mm f1.8 stm work using viltrox ef nex ii adapter? Thanks. very informative video here

@jasminmalik3287 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful.....thank you.

@davewallace9296 2 жыл бұрын

A7III,A7RIII and later bodies auto focus well with most primes in AF-S mode. I get face and eye AF too. I am using a Medabones IV with ver 66 firmware.

@jeep69628 7 жыл бұрын

I just buy the 24-70 mm f4 sony (tested today and huge difference) ... I used the metabones 4 with canon lenses ... worked well but ... sometimes I lost informations on the screen and even with the peaking my footages were not on focus sometimes ...

@Albalam 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping man, I subbed

@CalebWojcik 7 жыл бұрын

+AZIZ You're welcome.

@AdrianGozali 4 жыл бұрын

I have Canon 24-70 F4 IS and mount it to Sony A7RII with Viltrox adapter. My question is, will my Canon Stabilization works on Sony body? Thank you in advance..

@magicmars86 7 жыл бұрын

I have Sony a7sii with metabones adapter and canon 16-35 lens , can I u've manual aperture ? I struggle to find it

@123rock1 6 жыл бұрын

hey what lens adaptor do you reccommend for sony a77 - i would like to get a adaptor to cannon

@PeterMKent 7 жыл бұрын

I use the a6300 with Speedbooster and a Canon 24-105mm and I get Face Detect and Punch in zoom, I only lack Eye AF and Lock On AF.

@CalebWojcik 7 жыл бұрын

+Peter Kent Nice! The newer firmware must have added those.

@SuchinthaJinadasa 6 жыл бұрын

Good info. Thanks.

@obenjamin8091 Жыл бұрын

QUESTION - I heard you mention that you've used af adapters on a7sii, I have been looking for a convertor that will work with a7sii and everything I find says the converter "Utilizes Phase-Detect Autofocus Mode" which the a7sii does not have, please let me know which adapter worked with a7sii , allowing autofocus to function. Thanks

@jwzerbe 4 жыл бұрын

have seen some recent reviews of using canon glass on newer a7r3 and r4 and metabones at least where autofocus/face/eye works great now with canon lenses.

@andrewraynlowry5580 3 жыл бұрын

Any updates on the ar7ii autofocus with canon lenses? I'm considering the a7rii and wanted to be sure the autofocus would work well with my canon lenses. Have they fixed this issue? What would your suggestion be?

@griffith500tvr Жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb, question, I might buy an Irix 15mm t2.6 with EF mount, it's a fully manual cine lens, at some point I want to upgrade to Sony A7iv, do you think I will be able to use this lens on Sony and get most benefits out of it when using an adapter? As far as I know all the mount converters (Ef to E mount) are just adapters with electronic contacts but without additional glass in it.

@wannamontana4130 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if it makes sense to turn off image stabilization on the Canon or Sigma lenses, when shooting on Sony cameras? My understanding is that the Sony uses "in camera" stabilization (A7r3). Certainly it uses battery to have IS on. But is there any contribution to image quality?

@philbarrance 6 жыл бұрын

What i do is use a canon full frame dslr and L glass for sport wildlife and landscape(because of the L glass) and sony mirrorless for most other stuff but especially street but i use m42 lenses with an adapter to keep costs down

@kurtthomsen5348 6 жыл бұрын

what about the canon 100mm L macro with adapter ?? I've seen a lot of people choose that option over sony's native 90mm macro.

@timotiusadeafrilian4969 7 жыл бұрын

great info, thanks

@vishalbhatt5811 7 жыл бұрын

I also looked at the commlite adapters and seem to be very similar, but which one is better? Commlite or Fotodiox?

@johnodell2074 6 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried a DLC dot line electronic lens adaptor for EF&EF-S lens to e-mount cameras, I never hear anyone talk about this adaptor. I have one for my cannon lenses to adapt to my A6000 , it works fairly well i think. I wish i knew if the MC-11 worked better or not. Until i see a review on the two I'll just keep using the dot line, i don't want to spend money on another adaptor unless i know it works better than the dot line.

@remcool182 7 жыл бұрын

Someone know how to set up the metabones e mount IV of the Sony alpha 7sII I cannot focus or move the aperture diaphragms?

@DanMDL 4 жыл бұрын

HI!! great video! I need to ask someone with experience because everything is a LOT of money form me right now. The thing is that I have a sony a6500 E mount camera. And Im looking to buy a Tamron 28-75 2.8 lense. The thing is that the E mount model is about $750-800 U$. While the A-mount model is bout $200. A BIG difference. So I was thinking buying an adapter, as I basically want to do videos and the autofocus doesnt do a great work while recording I dont are much about that. BUT does the quality change? Is it worst? What are my disadvantages? Sorry for the long question! :)

@KenCheng 7 жыл бұрын

I have both the Sigma MC-11 and Metabones Smart "T" IV adapters.... with the latest firmware update for the MC-11 (literally released yesterday), I'm surprised how much better the 135L is now (vs the Metabones... which also has the latest FW). Focusing is pretty good with the flexible spot pushed to the corners ("rule of 3rds" corners), where as with the Metabones, it still struggles... THAT being said, I'm referring to static subjects, I haven't tested it on tracking moving subjects (especially subjects coming towards me), but my guess is that it's still not great.

@CalebWojcik 7 жыл бұрын

+Ken Cheng Really appreciate you chiming in. Hopefully in a year or two they get all the kinks worked out.

@philindeblanc 7 жыл бұрын

I think some older lenses may work better with the Sigma, vs the newer L-II lenses work and are listed under the MetabonesIV supported models.

@ELBOXDELUISANTONIO 6 жыл бұрын

Did you tried the metabones Mark IV from Canon?, I read it is one of the best for adapting Canon Lenses to Sony bodies...

@edmend 7 жыл бұрын

Did you switch the metabones to advance mode? I feel metabones is completely run faster.

@livemorededicated3881 5 жыл бұрын

really use full thx my frend !

@briankrogsgard 8 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. I bought to the Fotodiox to use w/ a Sony NEX, and neither a 25-105 L series or a 50mm "nifty fifty" has autofocus that's usable at all. It just constantly hunts. However, it's still a nice adapter to have if you're willing to manually focus, or for controlled video environments.

@CalebWojcik 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Manual focusing is the price you pay.

@prashantpawar9200 4 жыл бұрын

If both camera and lense do not weather sealing, ex. Sony A7iii and zeiss 16 35mm f4, then how to use it in cold or wet conditions ? Suppose while trekking in himalayas, Is canon eos r and 16 35mm f4 a better option? Can anyone suggest?

@dandrescher4098 6 жыл бұрын

The Fotodiox Adaptor is full of flaws. Whenever I switch from 4K to HD (120FPS) the camera freezes and I have to dismount the glass for my A7Sii to recognize it. I just bought a used metabones for $225.00 on ebay.

@scottishgraeme6653 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this vid was made some time ago, and there have been updates. I’m using the A7r3 I have a large range of both Canon L and Sigma art they all work very well with the MC11 in fact my Canon 1.8 50 focuses faster than the Sony 50. I also have the meta bones 4 I don’t find it as good as the sigma.

@animeshsarkar6788 2 жыл бұрын

VERY HELPFULL

@topshelf223 Жыл бұрын

So go ahead and buy a Sony? I have so many ef lens Ty

@alyaminney4403 Жыл бұрын

is this auto focus in video ? Thank you!

@AlfonsoDuarteGarcia 7 жыл бұрын

Greetings Caleb :) Just got the fotodiox about a month ago. Staring today, whenever I go from snapping a picture to shooting video my screen will freeze the image. I get this same thing whenever I switch modes in my camera. The only way to fix this is to with the lens on and off. Anyone out there struggling with the same issue? Cheers!

@genericjam9589 7 жыл бұрын

Are there better options if I know I'll never use autofocus?

@davidp158 8 жыл бұрын

Good info about the adapted lenses. BTW, digital zoom when using the Metabones Speedbooster and Canon glass with my SONY FS5 does work. As you mention, auto focus performance is poor, but I typically focus manually whenever shooting video. Regarding the suggestion of replacing Canon glass with SONY glass, that is an expensive proposition. It comes down to what gear the photographer/videographer already owns, their workflow and future camera needs. Speaking strictly for myself, I am not keen on SONY glass, and the auto focus limitations using Canon glass on my SONY FS5 are a non-issue. Just my 2 cents, adjusted for inflation...

@CalebWojcik 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for chiming in Dave. That is super helpful to know. When manually focusing, the ability to digital zoom and check focus is a must for me, so I'm glad that is an option on the FS5, as I might switch over to that.

@DigitalSamTV 7 жыл бұрын

it really depends on what lenses u have and pot luck if the adapter works. i have the a6300. adapters i have are 1. metabones speedbooster (msb) and 2. $50 chinese ef to e mount non speedbooster (efe) i will call them abbreviated names for speed ... the msb works perfect on the canon 17-40 and canon 50f1.4 (focus is fast and amazing and even continuous in video). the msb works just ok with the canon 24-105f4L and canon 70-200f4L (focus is fast and accurate when it feels like ot 75% of the time... sometimes it doesnt want to). msb with canon 100-400 doesnt work autofocus at all. the efe adapter doesnt work on any of the lenses, but on the canon 100-400 is flawless... super fast acurated autofocus! obviously eye autofocus doesnt work, but face detection and continuous work great on the ones mentioned above. cheers

@Tekgila 8 жыл бұрын

Great info!

@CalebWojcik 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kadenisrice Жыл бұрын

thank you for this (even 6 years later) I just got the sony a7r4 and I've been kinda bummed out because the auto focus is SOOOO bad bc i dont have sony lenses but also its probabl;y vcause idk what im doing lol

@MarcusStMarcus 6 жыл бұрын

Does this sony camera work well with the 85mm 1.2 ii?

@Paula-zs2xz 3 жыл бұрын

Please help me! Is no way to put rf lenses to sony a6400 camera??

@ULTRAFILMZ Жыл бұрын

Is there any sony camera adapter for canon lens that works in video mode?

@thomaswindfeld728 7 жыл бұрын

I see that other manufacturers are being mentioned below, such as Tamron and sigma. How are these lenses working when they are Amount? I know the video was about adaptors :-) Just got my R2 andt at this time I only have APS-C lenses and a Tamron canon mount, and this is why Im scoping out this video. Thanx for the vids. Very helpfull!

@RoyTecTips 7 жыл бұрын

Which one you recommend as a blogging camera canon 80D or Sony a6500

@CalebWojcik 7 жыл бұрын

For vlogging I think the 80D is better for autofocus and having the screen that flips back towards you.

@harshvasava3523 3 жыл бұрын

Sony a6600 best money can buy bruh

@gauravgangurde1610 3 жыл бұрын

a6600

@dubiousjesse 5 жыл бұрын

the only thing holding me back from getting the a7iii is the lack of a flip screen.

@topshelf223 Жыл бұрын

Which one has one only reason why I want the canon 90d any advice?

@julioaponte3197 7 жыл бұрын

Where can I get the White Balance target shown on the video? Thanks for the info.

@ELBOXDELUISANTONIO 6 жыл бұрын

Do you can make a review with SIGMA MC 11 adaptor?,

@dnlparra 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Caleb, thanks for another great video! I'm currently a Canon user shooting 80% of the time video (5D MIII and a 6D) and only 20% photo.... Since I just have a couple of Canon lenses I think I might be better of selling all my canon gear and stay away from lens adapter now that I'm thinking on switching to Sony, most probably to an A7S II since I shoot wedding and other events in low-light. Now that you have plenty of experience working with Canon and Sony cameras, would you consider a no-brainer to switch from a 5D to an A7S II? Is there anything you still miss from Canon? Thanks!

@CalebWojcik 8 жыл бұрын

Since I haven't fully made the switch to Sony yet (because we have so much Canon gear it will be really hard to sell it all + my wife and I both need a break in client work) I can't speak 100% to what I would miss, but I don't think there is much of anything.

@criscocu 6 жыл бұрын

very helpful!

@pirukapekka 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed, i have speed booster, also regular metabones, but i'm looking to upgrade my lenses to native sony mount. As You talked about features - i think You right and also native lenses a more compact. Maybe its related to workflow and jobs also, but i'm often in one man band and today i'm seeing that less carry is alway better ;)

@CalebWojcik 8 жыл бұрын

I think native is almost always the best option.

@WeTalkUAV 6 жыл бұрын

which mic are you using for this video? its amazing

@CalebWojcik 6 жыл бұрын

Rode NTG-3

@harbinguy1 7 жыл бұрын

I use Metabones IV for my canon lenses. I don't have any problem using auto focus, just as quick! The fotodiox will increase the lens focus length (canon 50mm will became 60mm).

@CalebWojcik 7 жыл бұрын

+harbin guy Great to hear it has gotten better with firmware.

@antivar 6 жыл бұрын

I have the Sony a 7MII and used to have the same problem focusing my Canon lenses with the adapter, Solution: changed the Focus system in the menu to contrast NOT to Phase detection. problem solve.

@artistjoh 5 жыл бұрын

Native lenses, whether made by Sony or others like Zeiss are the best for autofocus on Sony, but the joy of mirrorless like the Sony or Panasonic etc, is the image magnification which makes manual focus a breeze. Native glass still has an advantage because of exif data, but as far as usability goes, older Nikon lenses with aperture rings, and Canon FD mount glass are a joy to use on the Sony bodies and give access to the specialty lenses that are not present in the native line-up. Older Nikon lenses are surprisingly cheap considering their superb quality, but too often get left out of the conversation. The manual focus Nikon’s and the Canon FD solve the size problem, and at any given focal length are the best value for money on a Sony full frame mirrorless camera.

@Benjamin-jp8xs 6 жыл бұрын

is it compatible with Sony a58

@ReneUhlver 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Caleb! I own a Sony a6300 with the kit lens SELP1650. I would like to upgrade the lens but the the SEL1670Z seems to have almost the same image quality for much more money (TechnologyMafia made this review to compare, /watch?v=RjrPfTwvUuk).. which zoom lens would you think the best one for about 1200 USD? I am looking for a max of 100mm or around that...thank you!

@tombreen7927 7 жыл бұрын

Good review

@1205juergen 7 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right ...

@genericjam9589 7 жыл бұрын

So really the only issue is AF, right? I'm looking to put Canon lenses on my A7Sii as I'll be upgrading to RED in a few years and having L lenses already would really cut my costs.

@matej.kolakovic 6 жыл бұрын

Has the new firmware on Sony 1.10 made a difference?

@Vanguardcredit 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a conversion rate?

@fastlinecycles 7 жыл бұрын

What Zeiss Lens was that in your hands?

@availdname 5 жыл бұрын

Gonna buy an a7ii second hand soon, wondering if anyone has any further comments on this as the videos 2-3 years old now? New metabones out with faster auto focus?

@CalebWojcik 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there are some better options now with better firmware from what I’ve heard.

@jimjimskimmer1935 6 жыл бұрын

Can i put my canon ef 24-105mn on the a7?

@sarasamaniego1406 7 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking to buy the Sony a6500 mainly for video, but I have canon lenses: The 18 135 EFS and the 50mm 1.4. Do you recommend me to buy Kipon EF-S to E Converter v2 for using my lenses in?

@topshelf223 Жыл бұрын

What did you end up doing I’m going to Sony but have ef glasses Ty

@Mobin92 4 жыл бұрын

What's the point of the expensive adapters if you are going to use manual focus anyway? High price for that Exif data...

@nicholashorter 7 жыл бұрын

Hey so I have the Canon 24-70 ii 2.8 and I am planning on getting a sony a7rii. So it is best for me to just use Sony lens with Sony camera bodies and Canon lens with Canon bodies? So I can avoid any issues with my photos being out of focus? and the metabones isn't worth buying unless I want to manual focus all my shots.

@CalebWojcik 7 жыл бұрын

The newer metabones with the latest firmware seems to be better than it was during this review. The Sigma MC-11 might also work well too. Native Sony lenses will still function faster and with more features though.