Thank you John, I will :)

Thanks Otto. How do you feel it compares to native lenses? 😀

@@MattIrwinPhotography My question exactly! :D. (Great video Matt thanks!)

Yes, especially EF-lenses, as they're at a reasonable price.

Yes I need to give the old Sony lenses some more love ... :)

I would like to try the 18-105 f4 on the Z50. 😄

I have just had another chat similar in regard to this topic of focus tracking. And from my overall use of the Z system testing I think it is a mix of lens age (pre face tracking/video full time focusing needs), adapter, ambient lighting conditions and camera. I believe they all play a part. The 50mm lens was not working as well as the 24-105. So this suggests it is perhaps a non video optimised lens or the 'lens logic' is pre face tracking needs - same camera, same adapter, different lens. The adapter I think is close to native performance in non extreme, optimal conditions (with a good lens) but not the same. Similar. And the camera, I have noted in optimal lighting works very very well. For example my studio, focus sticks. Forward, back etc. But I have noted in situations where I place the sun behind me, a high backlight situation, the camera mileage can vary from a focus tracking perspective. In a similar sort of way the chromatic aberration can very greatly with even the slightest changes in angle of attack of light, focal length, focus etc. Further testing is required. For optimal results I would always choose native everything. But for those perhaps on a budget, or those that have a large number of non native glass this can be a solid option. These test also where with an earlier firmware, this was recorded 2 weeks ago and I have since been informed there is a newer version. As we can see by looking at the firmware updates megadap.net/etz11-firmware/ Individual Sony lenses are improved. This suggest to me that there is the potential for programming for individual lenses. And the adapter is a bridge between Sony and Nikon protocols. If this is the case indeed very old Sony lenses may have not been prioritised ... Of course this is all speculation. Overall there is more to this than just the Z system. And I think the adapters and lenses can have a lot to do with out comes. Cheers Matt

@@MattIrwinPhotography - thank you for your in-depth reply. As I have a Z camera with native lenses only, you put my mind at rest. Something I don't have to verify myself shortly. As to video versus stills AF, note that in stills, the camera focuses at f/5.6 where it has more DoF than at full open and can more easily identify subjects it needs to recognize. In video at wide apertures we don't have that advantage and potentially need a focus-puller assistant ;)

Hmmmm .... interesting ....

Hmmm. Not sure. Does the coupling feel under pressure? I have never tried a lens that long. Perhaps reach out to megadap who will have a more comprehensive understanding of each lens.

@@MattIrwinPhotography Thanks, Matt. I did reach out, but no one has responded as yet. Appreciate your help!

Viltrox is RUNNING into the native Z vacuum. So far I'm impressed. I own the 24mm, and have used their 85mm. Both are pretty good.

@@intrinsicimagery I too have the Viltrox 20mm, 85mm for the Z-mount. I too am very impressed. I am more commenting in the fact that neither Tamron or Sigma have ventured into making Z lenses, they only make ones for Sony, not even sure if they make any for the Canon mirrorless line either, never really looked I have to admit. On the F-mount, I have used both Tamron and Sigma, I still use my 70-200mm G2 on my Z6II adapted. Was hoping on comparable and inexpensive telephoto native options

@@BahtinovRanger innovate or stagnate.

As much as this works well, I would always recommend native over non native ... and what we have seen of the Z glass so far, I think it would be worth the wait.

Thanks Felix, not sure what you mean there :) When I was moving towards the camera it tracked well ... there was a profound difference between towards and away. I shot this episode almost 2 weeks ago, and in the mean time I have been made aware there is a new firmware update which helps to further improve focus ... I will do more testing and with another person next time :)

Hmm… there were some feedback of this adopter that it has some sort of issues as you face during the video when you move around … for stationary videos , it does great… not sure of the firmware update Matt …

Thanks Darell, I am in the midst of getting that working. Should be up within the week, I will let you know, and thank you very much. Cheers Matt

Regarding the magdap I tried to use it, I need to update the firmware, so I will get that happening soon :)

@@MattIrwinPhotography Thank you, Matt. I'm sure the Megadap will be useful for the Z9. Many former Nikon users backed away from Nikon when they did not respond quickly on full-featured mirrorless back in 2018. Most of them went to Sony. Now there are many refugees from Nikon who want to come home but have several nice Sony GM lenses that Nikon has not yet developed (e.g., 200-600mm). Megadap to the rescue!

Good idea, I will test it out.

it's not the same though, the Nikon cover glass is much thinner

@@bernardlanguillier7970 That's interesting. In which case wide Sony lenses may result in some softness at the extremities when adapted to the Z mount.

@Photogopinion Yes they do. This is what introduced all the wide angle problems when people started to use Canon lenses on Sony cameras - the Sony sensor stack introduces field curvature. Sony lenses compensate for the optical characteristics of the sensor stack. People originally blamed problems on adapters, but that turned out to be incorrect. There are some interesting articles online regarding this issue.

Yes the native Z glass is such a good option, I personally always prefer 1st party glass.

I'm in the same boat... but for me, I would LOVE to just be able to run Nikon Z glass on a Sony body, but I don't think it's actually possible due to flange sizes and depths. The Nikon flange depth is only 16mm, whereas Sony's is 20mm, meaning the rear element on a Nikon lens cannot mount close enough to project a clear image on the sensor. This, along with the fact that the Z mount flange is a larger diameter than the E mount flange as well. SIGH. As for the F-mount... well, there are plenty of 'alright' Nikon F/G series adapters for the Sony platform, but none with great reviews that will adapt F/E series lenses...

Cheers N, I have the box in my hand and it is '11' Check this link you can see it here :) nikonrumors.com/2021/08/16/new-megadap-etz11-sony-e-to-nikon-z-adapter-to-be-announced-next-week.aspx/

The lenses shouldn't have a huge impact on color; in this video, the washed out and faded color is coming from the extremely bright sky backlighting Matt. I've been strongly considering this as a temporary fix as I'm leaving Nikon, and will ultimately be selling glass before I sell the cameras. This'll allow me to replace lenses and still run a Nikon body until my A1 is in stock...

No. Native is always better from my perspective. There other use cases. It is not simply binary. Sony only or Nikon only. It gives Sony users and opportunity to buy a Z camera and perhaps shift to Z and slowly changing glass.

@@MattIrwinPhotography Yes, if existing Sony users want to buy like a Z5 and adapter just to try it out, I have no problem with that, but just to clarify, I'm more talking about if you're a Nikon shooter doing this is kinda backwards lol

@@stevenherzog2358 In my case, I'm stepping away from Nikon. I've had some poor experiences with their customer service group and also am looking for some thing Nikon isn't releasing or will not release quickly enough for my needs. What this adapter will allow for me is to begin replacing lenses I sell while the A1 is out of stock, and still use my Z7 II with new Sony glass. Eventually, I'll have stepped over the fence entirely, but until then, this will suffice as an option (and I don't shoot video, so no need to worry there).

@@zfreek98 lol yeah, I don’t even bother with Nikon customer service, I just take it to my buddy who owns a camera repair shop. But what are you looking for in stills that Nikon isn’t coming out with? Personally I’d wait for the Z9 and see what leaps they make there, because that tech will trickle down to the following models.

Z6ii 200-500 or 300 2.8 work spectacularly for me when I get the chance! They've not made anything long enough on Z mount to really test the system properly, which is its own problem I guess