Adapting Sony AF Lenses on Nikon Z Cameras, Megadap ETZ21 PRO -RED35 Review

[@ridgebackpilot]

According to the Megadap manual, you should be removing the lens from the adapter first, rather than removing both the lens and the adapter from the camera at once. From the manual: "If users wish to use multiple E-mount lenses with ETZ21 Pro, when changing lenses, please turn off the camera and then remove ONLY the E-mount lenses originally being mounted on the camera. Removing both the lens and adapter may cause adapter malfunctions."

[@jovis3084]

Wait that means you now can adpat the whole sigma e mount catalogue :o That is crazy

[@eduardolee4180]

My Sigma 35 mm Art lens unexpectedly did not function. However I tested the Sigma 24-70 mm f2.8 at a local camera shop and it did very well. My Tamron 20-40mm f2.8 is now attached to my Nikon ZF. The very good SE 40 mm f2 will have to stay in the dry box for the mean time.

[@natomaranan6385]

Hi ​@@eduardolee4180! I'm thinking about the same, but I'll be mounting the Tamron 20-40 2.8 to my Z6II. How was the performance of the lens on your ZF so far?

[@eduardolee4180]

Just got mine today and my Tamron 20-40 17-28 28-75 70-180 and the 24 mm function like they do with my Sony a7IV and my a7C2. Zeiss FE 55mm 1.8 did well likewise the E 18-105 mm f4.

[@victorlim5077]

Great review, Jimmy. The e mount sigma i series lens will look beautiful on the Zf.

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

Sigma lenses are known to have problems with this adapter.

[@markshirley01]

Do you know how Tamron will behave

[@fokjohnpainkiller]

@@ElementaryWatson-123 How so?

[@ericguizzetti]

I can’t wait to try my Batis lenses.

[@vc79]

Great review. Just picked up the Zf. Looking to augment my set up with Zeiss Batis lenses. The ETZ21 Pro will do the trick.

[@jumpmansz]

Now that you’ve been using it for some time, how would you describe the performance?

[@bikehomero]

Well, when it works, it actually works well. I bought a Viltrox APS-C lens and despite assurances of compatibility since the last upgrade, it doesn't work. There has been no response from support to my query about this either. My Tamron 17-70 2.8 also only works to a limited extent. Depending on the firmware version, it either drains the battery when the camera is switched off or the VR does not work. I have tried both on the Z fc and on the Z f.

[@tiedgear175]

Man, you just made my day! Crazy stuff, thank you for sharing

[@ToldbyNick]

Thanks for sharing this man! Awesome vid, super helpful 👍

[@samki_foto]

Did someone say Megadeth? Count me in! For sure I know I know you said Megadap but my brain wants to hear Megadeth. As a product the adapter sounds great. Thank you for kindly showing it.😮

[@Red35Photography]

LOL, you made me laugh!

[@tekguyphoto]

Loved the video. So would the aperture ring function on the Sony 40mm F2.5 and the Nikon ZF??? Looking for a fun travel camera like the ZF but would like aperture ring too. I want to take my time and dial in the settings for each photo and enjoy the process.

[@reynaldohernandez1425]

I use my GM lenses on a Z6ii for weddings and so far so good.

[@beallouseanne920]

Thanks for the Info. Bye the way, Your Photos is Amazing. Beautiful Colors and Crispy sharp.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks so much!

[@domenicozauber206]

I have many Sony lenses that I could mount on a Nikon body, can the adapter be left attached permanently to the Nikon body? Is it easy to attach and detach different lenses with the adapter already mounted on the camera body?

[@angeloplayforone]

That is the great of the Z-mount. Nikon Z-munt has a very small flange range making it able to adapt all formats.

[@elwick_photo]

Those little g lenses from Sony, the 24, 40 and 50 f2.5 would go really well with the zf, small lenses with a more retro feel on the zf....

[@Red35Photography]

Yes, and they all have aperture rings too!

[@elwick_photo]

@@Red35Photography yes! Perfect for it, get a nice hoage retro hood for it too and you'd be confused for an old Nikon film shooter 😂

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

Hey just ordered the Sony adapter and the small 24mm Sony G lens from B&H photo, should have it tomorrow will let you know how it works out. James Mlodynia.

[@elwick_photo]

@@jamesmlodynia8757 if the auto focus is still as good, that could be a great little combo

[@bladerealm124]

@@jamesmlodynia8757how is it working? Does video AF work well?

[@randallbrander8157]

Have You tried the Small compact G lenses like the 24mm, 40mm with Aperture Rings? I had a viwer on my channel ask if it work on his Zf. I have the old ETZ11 adapter and it doesn't work with my Zf, Zfc and Z9. Works on all of the other Z Cameras that I own DX and FX. Cheers!

[@Red35Photography]

When I first got the adapter it didn’t work at all on my Zf, but they released a firmware and fixed it

[@sbeckmesser]

You don't specifically mention it so I have to ask whether the optical stabilization used in some E-mount lenses will survive the adaptor, especially on the Z-mount APS-C models, none of which have IBIS? There are too few Nikon stabilized lenses, unfortunately.

[@Red35Photography]

Lens IS will continue to work independently unless you switch it off on the lens. With the case of Zf, which as IBIS, you can only use it on its own but not both together if that makes sense.

[@sbeckmesser]

@@Red35Photography Thx for quick answer. I went to Megadap website and they don't explain it any more clearly. I was also disappointed to learn there that "Viltrox and Yougnuo lenses are currently not supported." Let's hope some future Megadap firmware updates will fix this, especially in the case of Viltrox..

[@edng4595]

I have a Z50 (no ibis) . The VC on my Tamron 70-180 works 'through' the Megadapt.

[@marcuschay8962]

Hi, i would like to check if we need to turn OFF both lens correction and vignetting in Nikon's body before shoot with ETZ21 Pro + Sony Lens and correct it in Lightroom? OR leave both setting turn ON in Nikon's body?

[@nicolaiecostel]

The 50 1.8S is posibly the best lens i have ever used. Missing out on that to go with that drab sony .. if you add the price of the adapter it s the samy money. What i m interested in is the 35 1.4GN, 50 1,4 GM adapted, not that pedestrian 1.8 Also, you can buy an FTZ and use the, ahem, nikon 50 1.4G or 58 1.4G :D

[@Red35Photography]

Of course. The adapter is only a layer that allows me to get other Sony E mount lenses that I like. I personally fancy the Sony Zeiss 50mm 1.4 and the 35mm Distagon 1.4. I used these optics in my Leica M and liked the look of them. FTZ adaptor is chunky though.

[@ufukkiblat]

@@Red35Photographyyou should use Sony or Sigma lenses that has aperture ring, something that’s lacking in Z system.

[@DmitryBrodsky007]

If you add Sigma MC11 adapter on top of this adapter, you can adapt Canon EF lenses on Nikon z. The question I have is how good is the autofocus when you combine both adapters together?

[@doogieham]

Thanks Jimmy for the great overview. I have the Sony 20-70/4 and a bunch of Sigma I primes that I’m looking forward to adapting. I’m considering buying the new Sony G FE 70-200/4 macro lens because Nikon doesn’t have an equivalent lens that has half-macro capability. However, it is quite pricey and I’m a bit hesitant to buy it to use solely on an adaptor which may fail after extended use. I’m going to have to give it further thought.

[@doogieham]

Thanks for the cautionary reminder. I read that as well but it seems more awkward than putting it on the lens first.

[@Red35Photography]

Cool, let me know how you get on.

[@chiewata]

Hi Jimmy, does this adapter work with the Sony A Mount to E Mount adapter?

[@amermeleitor]

So now you can adapt near everything on a Nikon Z camera: - Nikon F to Nikon Z - Canon EF to Nikon Z - Sony E to Nikon Z - Fuji FX to Nikon Z (Boryoza AF adapter)

[@doogieham]

I just wish there was a Minolta A-Mount to Z-Mount adapter.

[@frankygamaliano7058]

@@doogiehamthere is A mount to E mount, then E to Z 😅

[@BurneraccountXD69]

There's even Mirco 43rds adapters to Nikon Z out there for whatever reason.

[@amermeleitor]

@@BurneraccountXD69 with AF? 😱

[@BurneraccountXD69]

@@amermeleitor unfortunately no, but there actually quite a few unique lenses for mirco four thirds that don't have autofocus anyway, like the SLR Magic 25mm T0.95 or the Voigtlander 29mm f/0.8 for example. However DJI just released a system that uses AI recognition to give any camera lens not just autofocus, but autofocus that's arguably better than any camera on the market by massive margin too. If you're interested, check out the "Media Division" as they just did an in depth guide on how it works. They've also made a video on how they used an old Large Format photo lens to shoot video at f0.3! Highly recommend.

[@nnxmediagroup5049]

Hi Jimmy, Is there any opposite adapter to use Nikon Z mount lens on Sony Camera?

[@jigjitsu5599]

Nice!!! Can sigma like the 105 1.4 allows full performance?

[@PeterDiBussolo]

the focusing is very snappy for me its not smooth. Would i have to do an update on the adapter/

[@cesarasahi7098]

Hi! What about from mount E to m4/3? Exist?

[@soniad3241]

How quickly does the lens focus with this adapter e.g for fast moving subjects?

[@m0nztam0nk]

Hows the hitrate vs. Moving subjects when moving towards the camera?

[@Armin_alter_Mann]

eine Art Zwischenring, der den Abstand zum Objektiv vergrößert - wie kann da die Fokussierung auf unendlich funktionieren?

[@Red35Photography]

It focuses fine to infinity. The adaptor works with the difference in flange distance between Nikon and Sony camera, that one millimetre.

[@markshirley01]

Hi - I have a Tamron 20 - 40mm, and want to move back to Nikon from Sony with the Z8. Is there any experience out there of anyone using Tamron Sony mount lens.

[@Hodenkat]

So close. I want an adapter that lets you use a Sony lens on a Canon RF body and work with autofocus. Keep up the good work, Megadap, but I'll be waiting for the E2RF adapter! LOL!

[@albedo0point39]

It’ll can’t happen. The RF mount is too far from the sensor and there’s no space to adapt… it’s only because the Nikon flange distance is so short that this adapter is possible.

[@dwanelkemprai4983]

Will it work with sigma lens made for sony?? If yes how good will it work...m looking to invest with z6iii but what's keeping me away from nikon z camera is that they dont have sigma art lens

[@AlexFarah-o7f]

Thank you for sharing! Do you know of any adapters for sony e mount lens on a nikon fg camera? Thanks for your help!

[@Red35Photography]

No unfortunately. Nikon F mount won't work with any mirrorless lenses because of the shallow flange distance on new bodies.

[@ath3263]

Always educational

[@lukaszs44]

But Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is a crap. Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S two level higher in quality. Sony E-mount system has a lot of better lenses to adapt that 50mm f/1.8 like as ZEISS, SIGMA ART, SAMYANNG lenses.

[@craigcarlson4022]

Does the adapter undermine the effectiveness of the Nikon’s VR?

[@Red35Photography]

No the IBIS works flawlessly

[@craigcarlson4022]

@@Red35Photography tThanks for letting me know. In the past i tried adapting Canon ef lenses to Nikon Z using the Fringer brand adapter, and that adapter product didn’t seem to let the lens’s IS work.

[@tonyh4266]

Hello, I have been using the megadaptor ez21 for ages with my Z9-Z8 cameras. I leave the adapter on my Sigma 20mm f1.4 Art lens. In the manual it recommends to only remove the lens. I leave the adapter fixed to the lens because I use either body. I was thinking of another adapter if I purchased another Sigma E mount lens, what do you think please? I keep everything up to date with firmware etc. TonyH

[@Red35Photography]

Hi Tony, I've been leaving the adaptor on the lens instead and never gives me a problem, and I change lens very often during any photoshoots.

[@markshirley01]

Tony - is there any drawback apart from the weather sealing. I want to use my Tamron 20-40mm Sony mount lens on a Z8 (yet to purchase). I'm moving back to Nikon, because I miss the photo video switch by your thumb, and the way it saves your last setting.

[@NikCan66]

Excellent

[@toxotis70]

some says thet many lenses have problem with IS or VS... it doesnt work well or at all. Also, they say that you cant used any function buttons on lenses that have them. Finally you dont have image coorection on Lightroom etc... thats a big problem with wide angle especially. Too many compromises.

[@Red35Photography]

A point to note, thanks. I don't have any Sony lenses with IS so I can't confirm how well it will work with the ZF, but the IBIS should, in theory continue to work, it's either or situation and not both. I am not sure about function buttons but I can confirm that image correction works in Lightroom.

[@JoeCuba_]

Ein sehr guter Gedanke Sony E an Nikon Z zu adaptieren. Bei vollem AF. Bin gespannt auf das Video.

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

They have troubles with ETZ21 Pro. First the Sony PZ 16-35/4 was broken, which worked before, finally they released v1.34 firmware to fix that. Now Tamron 28-200 is broken, practically can't focus. It also worked before. Even with lenses that reasonably fast focusing, the focus misses are too common. Megadap is such a flaky adapter, you never know if anything will work.

[@markshirley01]

Do you reckon a Tamron 20-40mm would work

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

@@markshirley01 Tamron 20-40 is actually one of those lenses working reasonably well.

[@markshirley01]

@@ElementaryWatson-123 thanks that's very helpful, I never take it off my A7R5. I do a lot of social media content and it seems to cover everything I need. I want to get a Z8 because of the photo/video switch that I got used to on my D750. The way Nikon saves your last settings is so helpful when your shooting hybrid

[@張萬有]

how about use raw file at software? 。how to fix lens profile? I use Dxo PhotoLab 5..影raw檔案啲軟件開唔開到㗎？鏡頭檔案點修正？我用緊Dxo PhotoLab 5。

[@Red35Photography]

RAW software uses lens profile to correct the lens, that is the case in Lightroom and Adobe Camera RAW. DxO is different, I need to try it to confirm, because it reads the camera and the lens as a 'combination'. I will come back to you with this once I try it on my DxO PL6

[@張萬有]

@hotography解得到Raw檔案嘅話，買多個Nikon機身玩下都唔錯。...但我嘅經驗，Dxo PhotoLab 5用sony機身nikon鏡頭係開唔到Raw嘅。

[@PJ-om2wq]

So Sony E mount can be adapted, with AF, but not Nikon AF-D lenses. 😢

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

Hello Jimmy, I just got a Megadap ETZ21 PRO and a Sony 24mm f2.8 G ,E mount lens for my Nikon ZF, I also tried the lens and adapter on a Zfc with the same results. The Zf has the original 1.0 firmware When I installed the lens and adapter on both cameras I can see through the camera at what I am trying to photograph but the camera screen doesn't register the f stop that lens is set at and the camera shows manual focus even though the camera is set at continuous or single shot focus. Does the firmware have to be updated to use the Sony lens and adapter. A native Z mount lens works fine

[@Red35Photography]

Yes. Go to Megadap website to update firmware of the adaptor, you just need to attach it with the lens and mount it on Zf and load the firmware directly. I've done mine. Your adaptor may have an old firmware. Try that first to see if it makes a difference. The latest firmware is 1.34, released two weeks ago. megadap.net/etz21-pro-firmware/

[@geedee3817]

did you get it resolved James?

[@sonnycook6485]

I have a problem, I got this ETZ21 pro mount Sony 28-70mm on Zf , its image is much much worst shows image disortion, finally I sold out. much more disapointed.

[@Red35Photography]

It’s not the adapter, Nikon won’t have a lens profile for your Sony. You need to correct them in post. This shows what your Sony actually looks like without profiles.

[@sonnycook6485]

@@Red35Photography Thank you so much

[@sonnycook6485]

@@Red35Photography Could you teach me how do I correct them in proper post. I am totally blank new without any knowledge.

[@Red35Photography]

@@sonnycook6485 Some RAW processing softwares actually have lens profiles that you can use. Adobe Lightroom Classic has Sony lens profile that you can applied to the photos and corrects distortions and vignettes. In the case there's no profiles, you can do this manually by adjusting distortion and vignette compensations to one image and batch apply to the rest of the images so they are all corrected.

[@nikcname]

Amazing, thank you Jimmy, do you test with leica m lens on Nikon ZF? I have Dual Range and not sure if it works on Nikon ZF. please showcase more performance of leica lens on ZF pls. Full support your channel

[@shandillashenamere7856]

NOTE The TZE-02 adapter DOES NOT WORK ON A Z8 with update FW. Do not buy.

[@frankygamaliano7058]

Is this company still operating? There is none to contact in regards to my order. No reply in email, Facebook and IG.

[@tonyhayes9827]

I hear (and I wouldn't know) that Sony lenses on Sony cameras (like all lenses on all bodies of the same maker) rely a fair bit on computational photography to get their images `just so', you know to correct for vignetting, distortion etc. Would this play nice on a Nikon body or would these lens `flaws' if there are any, show up on a Nikon body? Is this even a `thing?'

[@Red35Photography]

At least for the couple of lenses I tried, Lightroom recognised them and applied lens profile for corrections. Of course this won't be done in camera like Sony but you can certainly correct them in post. So far, I don't see any problem with it.

[@premsagarbarnwal4601]

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[@robbietresvant3300]

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[@stkuj]

Your lens challenges are exactly the reason why I don't use Nikon... Sony camera & Sony lens!

[@Red35Photography]

haha, but Sony doesn't have anything like the Zf :)

[@ufukkiblat]

Sony cameras are boring tho

[@hans6304]

I'm so torn between these two companies. I have the Sonys. The Sony that wants me to love them more and the Nikon that wants me to love them, too. I guess I'll wait till the A1ii, R5ii and maybe the Z9ii are released.

[@jamesmlodynia8757]

This is the best video that you have done because it gives me more flexibility and options for my Nikon ZF and Z6Ii, thanks Jimmy, is Sony the only system that can work on the ZF.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks. No Megadap is releasing another adapter. I am currently testing it but so far so good