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Don't buy the Metabones & EF-M2! THIS is the cheapest speedbooster EVER!
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Күн бұрынMicro Four Thirds users rejoice! I have found the cheapest speedbooster on the PLANET and it actually has good optics. Find out why I use the Viltrox NF-M43x instead of the EF-M2 and saved hundreds of dollars over the much more expensive Metabones speedboosters. #MetabonesKiller
Equipment in this video:
Viltrox EF-M2: geni.us/vefm2
Viltrox NF-M43x: geni.us/nfm43x
Side Note: This video is intended for video shooters. If you're a photographer, this is probably not the product for you.
Extra Side Note: This video is NOT sponsored. I bought this product with my own money and all opinions are my own.
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All the Gear I use:
Panasonic G85 Camera - geni.us/wpHdv
Panasonic G7 Camera: geni.us/4RURq
Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 lens. - geni.us/WQ12
Viltrox NF-M43x: geni.us/nfm43x
Viltrox EF-M2: geni.us/vefm2
Laowa 7.5 mm Lens - geni.us/jAacDT
NIkon 35mm f/1.8 - geni.us/VFZl1kS
Go Pro Hero 5 Black: geni.us/b7KRf
Comica VM10 Microphone - geni.us/TvB2bH2
Takstar SGC-598 - geni.us/v1u0
Tascam DR60D MkII - geni.us/c0vkAq
Neewer NW410 Microphones: geni.us/neewermics
Apature A.Lav Wired Lav - geni.us/xLn1
Zoom H1 Audio Recorder - geni.us/Q8MgElE
Movo WMic10-P - geni.us/8KkLEB
CAD u37 USB Condenser Mic - geni.us/kKyj
Joby Gorillapod SLR Zoom - geni.us/SNI7wqM
Joby Gorillapod Focus - geni.us/vh2N56d
Yungnuo YN900 LED Panel - geni.us/ZG18t
Yungnuo YN216 LED Spot - geni.us/BkZ4P
Apature Amaran AL-M9: geni.us/alm9
Aputure Amaran AL-F7:
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@toppsballer 4 жыл бұрын
This man speaks absolutely nothing but facts, Manual is where its at.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
You know it!
@cis9222 4 жыл бұрын
I mean. Arri is manual focus only and requires camera operators for a reason. But autofocus has gotten really good on consumer cameras lately. I heavily rely on it just cause it seemed to work for me.
@dedclownsRfunny 3 жыл бұрын
I’m getting into birds in flight, and despite my love of manual focusing otherwise I really need the electronic
@Cagey7531 6 жыл бұрын
MFT AF doesn't suck for photography, it's actually pretty darn snappy! I think vloggers should point this out anytime they harp on about this 'terrible focusing' on MFT cameras, because for stills shooting they are as fast as any other. And the likes of the EF-M2 are just fine for that. Not everyone using MFT is using it for video. But I do like the idea of using Nikon glass, especially older, cheaper lenses, I personally have no problem manual focusing for either stills or video, but it should be made clear. MFT AF for stills is actually excellent.
@AlexMinor 6 жыл бұрын
If you have any familiarity with my channel, you would know i speak from a video perspective. I dont talk about photography because in general, i dont do photography.
@markstrickland438 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, Alex!
@poeticfigher 2 жыл бұрын
Sir, your a genius.....loved it. For some reason my youtube is flooded with Canon to mft. Didn't even consider any other option. I prefer manual focus for mft anyway. This is a good place to start with using speedboosters. Great video
@AlexMinor Жыл бұрын
Glad it could help!
@Stonefieldmedia 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you...I have 7 old Nikkors and I was looking for a decent optical alternative to..."you know" so thanks so much. Liked/Subbed Just ordered it.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@tolstoidomar 3 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, just to let you know that success will find you one day! You are really good and sharp on explanations!!! Regards from Portugal
@Katana2040 5 жыл бұрын
Just got this for my GH5. It's on! (Great video, man!)
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats sir! let me know when you post some footage. I'd love to see it.
@Katana2040 5 жыл бұрын
Yessir! Will do!
@tomaspofilms 3 жыл бұрын
So I have bought the adaptor, after watching this video and reading the coments. And here is my experience. The build quality is ok, it can adjust to focus to infinity, also makes my Sigma 18-35 parafocal. But unusible when wide open. It is very soft and have that blooming fx. I am buying fast lenses so I can shoot at wide open and this speedbooster takes that option away. You do get good results only when you close it to a 2-2.5 position. Had to return it.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Most of the time I’d shoot with it maybe 1 click on the aperture. I shoot mostly controlled environments so I don’t have to deal with blooming and flares much
@xanfus 5 жыл бұрын
The EF-M2 won't even let you use manual lenses. I tried it and you're right, the autofocus is horrible, even after the updates. I'm super happy with my NF-43. Great video brother, keep grinding.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Will do
@udaytyagi8117 2 жыл бұрын
Does inbody image stabalization work with this speedbooster?
@AlexMinor 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, but you have to manually input the focal length of the lens.
@muminaalislam 2 жыл бұрын
So helpful thanks bro!!
@4ksydneyeventvideographer806 4 жыл бұрын
How pragmatic.. You always make a lot of sense buddy, we enjoy your show from Oz
@TechBytesRN 5 жыл бұрын
Just found your video. Thanks for taking the time to do it. I have been a Nikon owner for years and have a collection of lenses. When I moved to the G7, I really didnt want to start buying new lenses. You have given me an option worth looking at.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, Ron! Glad I could help.
@TechBytesRN 5 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor Hopefully I can do something in return someday
@mr.rothstein461 5 жыл бұрын
literally the metabones kept me from going to a M4T setup, I didnt want to redo lenses. I got the Viltrox for my now BMPCC and its been fantastic, I use a Metabones at work because its their money, and while nicer and feels better, I got mine for $80....vs $650. Even if Metabones was $199 it would be a pass, at $150 for what I see it does?? Then I buy it over Viltrox. But I compared them both....no difference at all. Those that claim they do are freeze framing zooming in 2000% and pixel fucking. If you do that, you need to go back to the basics of film because you think the camera makes the creative and not the other way around. The money I saved I got a prosumer field recorder AND prosumer Boom Mic. Now my stuff literally can go to festivals if I wish because I have proper audio and footage thanks to RAW and ProRes.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome bro. I'd love to look at some of your work.
@aman681 4 жыл бұрын
I am new to BMPCC 4K...just bought one and I love it. I do photography on Nikons and have a few Nikon lenses. Which all lenses do you use mate?
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
I have the sigma 18-35, a vintage nikkor 50mm f1.4 and a mitakon 85mm f2
@aman681 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor Cool. Is the Sigma nikon mount?
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
@@aman681 YES!
@theroganreview2224 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post. So all Nikon lens will fit on this? After a few minutes of brief research this seems to be the case. Wanted to confirm with any person who is knowledgeable on this. Glad I found this video.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it will
@mfreeman313 4 жыл бұрын
I was just testing a Nikon with a Viltrox today and I saw no problem with sharpness and image quality generally, fit, ease of use, anything. At this point the only advantage you can get with any Metabones IMHO is if you get the .64 Ultra (ETA oops I meant the XL). You get a 1.28 crop factor so that's some more light and resolution. Other than that, zero reason not to go with the Viltrox. There's some crap adapters out there but Viltrox is solid quality.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@embracemydarkestfearband Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Jessejensenkohl 3 жыл бұрын
great advice and great video. I have both the
@andrewmenzies570 4 жыл бұрын
Well deserved like! Thanks Alex!
@MarkMcLT 4 жыл бұрын
Even better deals on the EF-M2 II now. I got mine a few months ago on ebay (new) for $125.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Rock on. I need to check out the new version.
@NatesFilmTutorials 6 жыл бұрын
This is sweet! Its great if you have nikon glass already. But its only a little but more than a passive adapter
@AlexMinor 6 жыл бұрын
Nate's Film Tutorials yep. When i found out about it i was amazed nobody was really talking about it.
@PhueLeeMedia 3 жыл бұрын
I invest nikon dslr & glass now I got gh5 adapt with viltrox nikon glass. I love it and save my money.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love Nikon glass.
@PhueLeeMedia 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor i just picked up the vintage lens.
@dreezyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the game. I bought a gh4 and I blindy didn't realize how expensive the lenses were :/. You gave me hope 100. Gratsi
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
There are tons of cheap lens options for micro 43. You've just inspired another video idea.
@dreezyfranklin 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor oh perfecto! I'll be tuned in. Im looking for something similar to the legendary sigma
@ElJorgeGil 4 жыл бұрын
Dope solution, I'm shooting video in a small space and need a wider shot and better bokeh so I think this may be a way to get that with my GH4. I'll give it a try. Thanks, Alex.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
No problem! Let me know how it works out for you. You should also watch my M43 wide angle lens video!
@ElJorgeGil 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor will do. I'll check your suggested video ASAP.
@DutchAussieProductions 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I am about to buy the BMPCC 4K camera. I have been looking for lenses and speed boosters. You just saved me a lot of money. Have a great day.
@AlexMinor 6 жыл бұрын
Glad i could help. I'll try to keep an eye out for your black magid footage. Super curious about that camera.
@DutchAussieProductions 6 жыл бұрын
In the future I will mention what cameras I used for filming my KZfaq videos. It has been a long wait for this camera to come to the shops. It was promised in September. I hope they can keep to that. A lot of people have pre-ordered the BMPCC 4K and they will have priority. I will wait until December before I buy one. I am still sorting out what lenses to buy. Have a great day.
@DutchAussieProductions 6 жыл бұрын
I have just added which cameras I used to all of my KZfaq videos and will continue to do so from now on.
@breachbangandclear 5 жыл бұрын
1:45, truth! However as a G7 owner (no IBIS), I believe the EF M2 also allows EF lenses that have stabilisation in the lens? I'll probably get one of these also if I can find one cheap as I have a few Nikon DX lenses lying around that would be nice to play with.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if the EFm2 allows stabilization or not. I'll have to look into that.
@LuisAlvarez-fj5ny 4 жыл бұрын
This is a short, concise, and very insightful review. Thank you very much for these tips.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
We're here to help!
@Photomeike 6 жыл бұрын
Great video man. I found this really helpful!
@AlexMinor 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it could help. I'm a fan of your channel.
@Photomeike 6 жыл бұрын
ALXMNR oh wow thanks man. I’ll be on the lookout for your comments in the future!
@markojenicfilm 5 жыл бұрын
Why is this not being talked about more??????? This changes everything wtf. I have still never used autofocus and dont intend to. *begins researching Nikon glass* Thank you bro
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Glad i could help. Its wierd how Nikon is constantly ignored when it comes to adapting glass.
@ravebrave8866 Жыл бұрын
please take it man.. a new name for you.."Chikkili" yes you got it right the Chikkili man.. you have really helped me with this video..
@SMARTVIDEO73 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for the information. I've ordered this speedbuster for my G7. Advise, please, a set of budget lenses of different focal lengths.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
You can get the vintage Nikkor 50mm f1.4 for fairly cheap. i got mine for less than $100. The vintage Nikkor 28mm F 2.8, 35mm F2, and 85mm f/1.8 are all also good lenses that can be found for less than $200 each. There are also cheap lenses from other brands like Mitakon, Yongnuo, and others that are made for the F mount and can be adapted.
@JakeGleim 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vid bro, really helped me out. Just jumped into the GH5
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations bro! Glad I could help.
@JordanElliottMcClure 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Subscribed!
@AlexMinor Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@MAD125FH 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Only manual only hardcore 😱 From Russia wth love
@malengine_music 5 жыл бұрын
That concert footage looked amazing.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@StewartPalmshore 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip. You got me thinking. Thanks for the video.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of service.
@scottburrow8293 6 жыл бұрын
I have this adapter. I love it. Just found your channel as I just bought an Aputure al-f7. Subscribed.
@AlexMinor 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Scott. Welcome to the team. I've got lots more content on the way.
@scottburrow8293 6 жыл бұрын
Keep it up, great stuff!
@vladiografie4376 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review!Best regard from Germany
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@sector9films 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, I have left a comment on one of your videos of focal length asking about the Nikon F Mount and of course this video explains that :) Cheers mate thanks again for the advice...You're the boss! Cheers John
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped John!
@perrypelican9476 3 жыл бұрын
Have you compared the speed boosters for quality?. I think that if you don't compare quality then you are only talking about price. Could you make a video showing the difference by shooting the same thing with the metabones and the cheap one. There is a guy(I can't find his channel again) who has 2 identical cameras and compares lenses and adapters and filters and everything. He has the 2 cameras rigged side by side so he can shoot at the same time to make accurate comparisons. Thanks for the video. I didn't know about that very cheap speed booster.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
There are other videos out there that do this. Gerald undone has a great one comparing the Metabones and the EF-M2. The glass in the EF-M2 and the NF-M43x is very similar but I think the NF-M43X is a little bit sharper.
@NickZukin 3 жыл бұрын
Are you or anyone else having problems with the Viltrox speedbooster or adapter with the GH5? I have the GH5s and the Viltrox EF-M2 and I can't turn on IBIS. It's greyed out and won't let me alter it. I've tried the newest firmware upgrade for Viltrox (3.5) and also downgrading it to 2.3. It was 3.2 when I first got it. Frustrating as hell. Doesn't matter if I'm using the Sigma 18-35 or my canon 50mm lens.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't had any problems. But dude.... the GH5s doesn't have stabilization.
@angelophan 4 жыл бұрын
The Sigma 18-35mm also tends to be a bit cheaper on the Nikon F mount as well. I've seen them go for ~350!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
This is true. I hope u snatched up that $350 one. Thats incredible. Lowest ive seen is $450
@brandonisaiahcunningham2929 4 жыл бұрын
I just snatched a used EF version at a camera store in Houston for 390
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
@@brandonisaiahcunningham2929 Congrats on a great deal. This video was made almost 2 years ago. The price of many EF lenses has dropped significantly since the EOS R came out. The 18-35 is kind of on a permanent sale right now for $650 new. It's still listed as being $800 regular price.
@brandonisaiahcunningham2929 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor True, that why I love retail. I cant wait for things to go on sale. while others chase the new I grab the old.
@c2apol 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Really helped a lot! Have an awesome day!
@SC23SC 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video and info, delivered well.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@vinnievictory1186 4 жыл бұрын
Alex in a not Minor, but a MAJOR. Thanks Sir for the tip off for a cheap Nikon SB !!!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
No prob, Bob.
@coyote1301 5 жыл бұрын
I have mine for 1 year now with Nikkor 100mm f2.8 85mm f2 50mm f1.8 35mm f2.8 and 24mm f2 for less than $ 500 for everything, with a folow focus added, it's perfect for filmmaker, you can see on my channel some tests with anamorphic filter, great review !
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
NICE!!! I'm gonna have to check your channel out.
@guptageneralstores5243 3 жыл бұрын
wise wise man!
@AbhaySharda 5 жыл бұрын
Love your vibe man! Thanks for the info! Im a Nikon user since 8 years and Im planning to adapt my lenses to my GH5s. only issue might be that there is no IBIS in gh5s. All the best for your channel!
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
If youve been a nikon user, you wont miss the ibis youve never had. Besides, there are all sorts of ways to stabilize a camera as im surenyou know. If IBIS is something you have to have, get a GH5.
@AbhaySharda 5 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor yeah I wont miss it. But let's say that since its a manual focus lens after being adapted, I'll have to either handhold it or set it on a tripod so that I am able to focus. I wont be able to do that on a gimbal or any other stabilizer unless I add some sort of follow focus system. But still, for still shots or for artistic shots using an old f1.2 lens on the speedbooster would be crazy dof.
@pappgergelymatyas693 3 жыл бұрын
that's a good looking bass.
@buildingsheriff 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, mate. Keep it up!
@willvazquez3218 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Alex! Thank for the tip. I subscribed man, keep up the great work.
@AlexMinor 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, bro! I'm glad I could help.
@dimitrimoonlight 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for your reviewing.
@BorisTheArtist 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I have a Nikon D3300 with Sigma 17-50 f2.8 and Nikkor 55-300 and I just purchased a Panasonic G7. I guess with a speedbooster I can find a good use for my lenses)
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Yes You can!
@La_Monte 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative, keep it up brother!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@julianj7d374 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Alex...
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@wheretheyhaveribs55 3 жыл бұрын
Does the speedbooster reduce the 18 to 35 to a lower mm?
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. It becomes more like a 12-25mm zoom.
@jimdenson 5 жыл бұрын
Using a BMMCC, this was great info and made my decision final. Subscriber!
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Welcome to the terradome.
@Mraz75 8 ай бұрын
Love this tips. Thank you. I have GH5ii for a year now, really looking for sigma 18-35mm but the adapter is expensive. With your info it opens up a new opportunity for me. Thank you. One more thing, what focal length will 18-35mm be in MFT when using this affordable adapter?
@AlexMinor 8 ай бұрын
At 18 it will equal 12mm. At 35 it will be 25mm
@joshuarenacia694 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice video!! Like it very much big smoke!!
@joedias6325 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I like your voice, i like your style!
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe.
@jkenlive 5 жыл бұрын
That's cool! Definitely going to have to check this out for my G7. Have used a nice Nikon lens before and know a friend with Nikon lenses too. 👍
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad this video could help.
@OMjosh123 4 жыл бұрын
I wish I could like this video twice!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Me TTTOOOOOOO!!!!!
@eldozys 2 жыл бұрын
Alex, the Viltrox NF-M43x with gx85 and the panasonic lumix lenses is a good combination ?
@AlexMinor 2 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@declanmurphy1006 5 жыл бұрын
Nikon prime lenses are sweet too.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
I agree
@dandrescher4098 5 жыл бұрын
My viltrox is noticeably softer than the metabones is for the EF-M2 model. I ended up buying the metabones and keeping the viltrox around as a secondary adaptor if needed.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
I've noticed softness at the edges on the efm2. I dont get that with the nf-m43x.
@TIRCQ 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sr. super useful information :)
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped you. Thanks for watching.
@landhigh18 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man helped a lot
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
😁😁😁😁😁
@DaveLavakiGRIN 5 жыл бұрын
awesome video bro. Shout out from Fiji!
@MelodeusForever 3 жыл бұрын
So is this for Nikon F series? What about Nikon G to MFT series?
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Same mount. I dunno why they gave em different letters.
@MelodeusForever 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor You just got them another sale... Thanks for that. And the quick response. I was thinking I would have to wait weeks to see some reply...lol. But thanks... you might have just changed my mind about giving away my 18-55mm, 18-135mm and 55-200mm Nikon Lenses. Well, the 55-200mm and 18-55mm though it covers 35mm needs... I like the stretch of 18-135mm but I think I may need to understand the conversion to MFT sensors.... The 2x crop factor would mean 36-270mm as the conversion? would you say that's correct using one of these Nikon lens? Also, there are 2 speed boosters x0.74 and 0.6?? Do you know how the ratio is converted?
@PhilippeOrlando 6 жыл бұрын
I have the Zhongyi Lens Turbo 2 to adapt Nikon f mount, should I bother buying the Viltrox? I have three Nikkor mf AI-s, the 24mm 2.8, the 28mm 2.8 and the 50 mm 1.4 and they are amazing lenses, particularly the 28 and the 50. That's all I use for video.
@AlexMinor 6 жыл бұрын
If the lens turbo is treating you well, no reason to buy the viltrox unless you want to havemore than one speedbooster. I have two so i never have to take rhe speedbooster off my sigma 18-35.
@imTown-vz9fc 3 жыл бұрын
Can I mount the Viltrox NF-M43x on my Panasonic G70?
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
YES! it will work on any m43 camera. I first bought it when the g7 was my primary camera.
@imTown-vz9fc 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor Thanks for the fast reply.
@samyish 4 жыл бұрын
Dang, price is up to $75-$80 now
@mauricesmeets6481 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, if you use this speedbooster combined with for example the Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 how do you set the aperture? Because you can't do that on the lens it self right? And since there are no electronics in the speedbooster you can't control it by the camera itself right?
@mauricesmeets6481 4 жыл бұрын
Found the answer already in the comment section. Thanks for the great video!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it. Happy shooting!
@RoganRicheart 3 жыл бұрын
So I see Viltrox NF-M4/3 for 35 dollars on B&H Photo, but not sure if that is the same as the NF-M43x. The little subtle changes sometimes do not mean anything, but I am a newb to camera gear.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
If you want a speedbooster get the NFM43x. The NFM43 is just an adapter
@RoganRicheart 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor thanks for the reply
@qewproduction 4 жыл бұрын
Yooo, thanks for the info!!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Go make something awesome!
@attilaenergyracer 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this highly professional content and very useful info, my old Nikon glass just might come out of the closet again. Subscribed!
@jelaniedwards232 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, could you recommend a m42 - Nikon adapter that will fit this?. I have a Mir-1 Russian vintage lens and the the m42 to Nikon adapter ring I bought does not lock into the viltrox wou greatly appreciate if you can share some insight. thanks
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Fotodiox Pro Lens Mount Adapter Compatible with M42 Type 2 Lenses to Nikon F-Mount Cameras www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y2ZESE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XhIdDb25FCD6X
@xraydog2011 5 жыл бұрын
There is a cannon version of speed booster without autofocus, which costs the same as the NIKON one
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Not by viltrox. And most of the canon ones don't have iris control.
@dantedastora 3 жыл бұрын
Can i shoot My GH5 + 18-35mm f/1.8 Nikon + this speedboster? Merci beaucoup for this video. :)
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. That was my default combo for the longest.
@dantedastora 3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor Merci beacoup ! Keep rocking my dude. You're awsome!!
@jdsmedia 4 жыл бұрын
Great review! I have a cheapo nikon speedbooster, and it works great EXCEPT for the horrible purple flare right in the middle when you get direct light. So i got 2 questions about this one: 1) Is it sharp when lenses are wide open? 2) Is the flaring bad? Thanks in advance!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
The answer to both questions is "depends on the lens"
@jdsmedia 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor none of my lenses flare much on their own. So assuming i have pretty controlled lenses, does it introduce any flaring? And the efm2 ii is pretty soft wide open with any lens, hence my question.
@jdsmedia 4 жыл бұрын
My Speedbooster XL is super sharp wide open with any lens that is obviously sharp wide open like my Sigma 18-35. It also does not introduce any extra flaring whatsoever.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
@@jdsmedia this speedbooster is sharper wide open than the efm2. Completely wide open you might lose some contrast when shooting directly into bright lights, but taking the aperture down just one click will fix that in most cases. That's the only issue I've ever run into with this piece of kit.
@jdsmedia 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor alright seems like you cant go wrong for the money! I appreciate that you made this video, ive been considering it for a couple of weeks. Thanks for the fast reply too, very helpful!
@briskbenbow2295 4 жыл бұрын
I just got this in the mail today. I tried to use my Nikon zoom macro... The f stops didn't chanr while on it. But my 35mm 1.8g works
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
What's the model of lens?
@DHvizuals 4 жыл бұрын
Video helped out appreciate it bro
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome. That's what indo it for.
@DevynFromCFXTV 5 жыл бұрын
I think I have a better answer for why Nikon doesn't have allot of electronic adapters. Historically, Canon has easier circuitry to deal with when it comes to lenses and converting. This is why Sigma, Tamron, and other third parties create lenses for Canon mounts faster. Also the EOS (EF-S) mounting system came before the Nikon DX system. That 3 year gap gave Canon (as a system) an advantage of having 3rd parties establish other products for their mount (Metabones and Viltrox have been working for a while). It just makes sense to me considering how technology needs to be broken in by the masses before becoming a solid product. Nikon, despite its great dynamic range and strong full-frame line-up over Canon, they are not strong where it matters in the market. Sony may just purchase Nikon as a result.
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that info. I didn't know any of that.
@northernenduro5583 5 жыл бұрын
Also the it was only more recently that Nikon started putting auto focus motors into their lens. Older Nikon AF lens used a motor built into the camera bodies to focus the lenses. I think Nikon lens have to large of a variety of focusing methods but the diaphragm actuation has always been mechanical. As I understand it Canon lens went to an electronic diaphragm control when they went to electronic auto focus(FD to EF evolution), which means canon EF lens must have a chip to work. I could be wrong here though?
@branbroken 2 жыл бұрын
Even ignoring electronics, think vintage lenses, nikon is always trouble to adapt purely due to the flange distance, its just more difficult for companies to produce suitable adapters that work optically adding the cost and complexity of electronic signaling on top of that was just one more nail. Bottom line is theres very little profit in somthing expensive to manufacture that would have such a limited market.
@JohnOsCreations 3 жыл бұрын
Got the Viltrox for GH5 and sigma 18-35mm. But when I then connect my new Sigma 18-35mm to the adapter the GH5 displays "LENS ATTACHMENT FAILED. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE LENSE IS ATTACHED CORRECTLY". I updated the firmware and tried again many times and still have the same issue. I also tested it on another Panasonic camera G80 with the SIGMA Lense and receive the same error. Returning it and getting Metabones. Have you ever heard of this issue with Viltrox. Thanks.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had an issue with my viltrox on my g85. Do u have the latest firmware on the g85
@gshotthat3279 3 жыл бұрын
i tried a dummy adapter on my g7 with the 18-35mm and no light goes in at all i have to control aperture with shutter speed... would this adapter solve my problem?
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. It would.
@cezar_visual_artist 2 жыл бұрын
does focus peaking work?
@AlexMinor 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Focus peaking isn't dependant on your lens. It's an internal camera function
@cezar_visual_artist 2 жыл бұрын
Oooh awsome! Thanks!
@andrewalvidrez9486 5 жыл бұрын
Great video I have the ef m2 love it but this is still a good alternative
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@retrofilmworx9326 3 жыл бұрын
Hay Alex great vid man. After doing a little research on this spees booster. I'd like to know am I able to use only Nikon glass or should I be able to find an adapter to use other lens brands with this speed booster? My workhorse is a GH4.
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
The speed booster I'm reviewing in this vid is for Nikon F mount glass
@andrewkunyev5243 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a very informative video. May I ask if the image will be sharp at the widest focal length and f8-f11 aperture if I use it with Tokina 11-16 F2.8 AT-X Pro DX ? Thank you
@AlexMinor 2 жыл бұрын
I never shoot with an f stop that high, but my best guess is that you will start to experience some diffraction once you go past F8
@eszesfilms1651 4 жыл бұрын
Wont work with m42 :(
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
It will if you put an m42 to Nikon adapter. I do this for my helios 44-2
@ping3488 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review...I have the G85 and a Rockinon 85mm - 4/3 mount Cine lens that gives me a 170mm, will I fit on the Viltrox NF-M43X to reduce the crop factor to around 85mm ..Thanks
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
If its nikon mount, yes.
@hshs0 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this is really helpful. I just want to be sure before I make my decision, I can use Nikon DX lenses with this adapter right?
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Yes. The first lens I used with this adapter was a Nikon Dx 35mm
@gostaberling8389 5 жыл бұрын
thanks man, great video!
@gustavobravetti 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for taking the time to make this video! I'm curious about the diaphragm blades that control the aperture. Aren't they on the lens and controlled electronically? Thanks!
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
There is a aperture control ring on the speedbooster that will allow you to control the aperture manually.
@gustavobravetti 4 жыл бұрын
Alex Minor, that’s great! So when an electronic lens is unmounted, its diaphragm gets fully open?
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
Yes. That's how it usually works.
@ruylastra7249 2 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor But how does the aperture control perform? I have seen some reviews of other adapters that claim to have aperture control rings and all it does is some weird vignetting.
@thekurtofficial 5 жыл бұрын
can i use this with black magic pocket
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@PatientZeroBalisong 5 жыл бұрын
Now that was beautiful
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@davidpazosb 4 жыл бұрын
Cool video, real insightful, but what about iris control? Don't most new lenses come without an aperture ring? How do you shoot for example on the Sigma 18 35? Wide open and ND filters? I don't want to spend on a Metabones, so I'm shopping around but I'm not convinced in the "dumb" boosters. Any input would be appreciated.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
There is an iris control ring on the NF-M43x
@davidpazosb 4 жыл бұрын
@@AlexMinor thanks!!!
@tonylouisvisionvideography3469 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@johndee123 3 жыл бұрын
or put a cheap canon mount on the f lens, and use with canon booster
@AlexMinor 3 жыл бұрын
That doesn’t always works. The flange distance has to be right.
4 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Viltrox adapter NF-M43X. Indeed it takes nice pictures with nice bokeh (I tried with the Nikon 1.8/85 mm and the Nikon 2/35 mm. But at infinity the lens cannot focus. Does anyone have a tip about this?
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
There are videos on how to fix this already on youtube.
@AlexMinor 4 жыл бұрын
I think Gerald Undone has one. He does it with the metabones, but the process is the same.
@IsmaelRodriguez45 5 жыл бұрын
is this only for videographers? not for photography?
@AlexMinor 5 жыл бұрын
Nope. A lens is a lens. Works just fine for photography.
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