😱AUTOFOCUS WITH MANUAL FOCUS LENSES! Techart Pro Adapter for Sony a6300, a6500, A7ii, A7Rii

[@lvminh]

Impressive one!! Does it support the later Sony models eg A7SIII or A7C? Thanks!

[@vonwolfersdorff]

Super cool adapter. Why does the adapter not AF for video though?

[@charruaporelmundo]

I just got the techart pro with firmware 6 on sony a7iii. Eye AF, Continuous AF does pretty well following my kids running arround , is just fantastic. If you have a7iii by now, maybe you should do an update of this video. by the way, I'm wondering about that voigtlander too :/

[@gill7728]

Excellent video with wonderful information. My question is mounting old eos 5d mk.i adapter while following the route of Techart Pro adapter L/M and mounting EF L/M adapter. Will this combination will work for AF. Mounted lenses will be less than 700 gram. Any opinion in this direction will be appreciated.

[@mavfan1]

I've had mine since late last year and you're right that it's best with wider lenses. One complaint I've heard is that the top of the adapter can come loose. I think this would be made worse by mounting heavy lenses so I usually stick to lighter ones.

[@TheSeanMichael]

+mavfan1 thanks for your report. I have a Voigtlander 35 f/1.4 coming this week and I think that relatively small lens will stay on my adapter most of the time. While I don't expect technical performance on par with the Sony/Zeiss 35 1.4, this route is much less expensive and I'm sure the Voigtlander will have character.

[@mavfan1]

Haha, I die a little inside each time I hear about the character of a lens, it's a nice word for flaws. ;-P That said I shoot with several Konica Hexanon lenses a, Leica 50mm F2 and a few Leica R lenses as well. I find I like the results despite their flaws.....er, I mean character! ;-)

[@TheSeanMichael]

lol, true... after reading up on the Voigtlander, I'm prepared for plenty of "character" especially wide open. :) But for my purposes I think it will be just fine. I have the Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/2.8 which is lauded (and criticized) for its crisp clinical rendering. If the modern Zony was an f/2 I'd likely have no use for the Voigtlander, but I have wanted a compact fast 35 with AF. I'm hopeful that Zeiss will roll out a Batis 35 someday. In the meantime I'll be using the Techart solution.

[@princeharbinger]

That's really cool. It's a shame they don't make it for PK and M42 mounts. Would like to use some of my old Pentax glass.

[@NZTonyBennett]

Thanks to your vid and a couple of others I just ordered one. Like you I am getting older and eyes getting sadder. Listed and selling all my Canon gear to move over to Sony. For size alone let alone the specs, I have ordered Sony A7 III. Another reason is I have in my possession 7 leica lenses left to me in an extensive Leica collection. Was wondering how I might utilise them after 10 years now in a display case, 3 of them brand new Titaniums: 35mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4 & 90mm 2.8. Similar range in Summicrons too. I know right! Can't wait to try the system out. All that glass at my finger tips for all these years. got to thinking what the point was down sizing the size and weight of the camera only to put on massive lenses. May video my experience when I get the camera and adapter.

[@owenauer3406]

Will this work with the newer Sony A7R IV?

[@pablopopel8693]

Hello, can you use sony a mount lens on canon eos r ?

[@milodermick2981]

I really like this gadget, thank you for your video

[@dmarckos]

I like your voice.

[@ScottRandall]

AP, $400 is half the cost of a descent prime lens. That being said, you can purchase several older lenses and this adapter for the price of one new Sony E-mount. Covering all your ranges in one lens is an excellent way to shoot mediocre. Thanks Sean, good review.

[@lucasm8016]

Very good information, thanks! I have a Voigtländer Skopar 35mm f2.8 with Leica M mount and a Voigtländer Nokton 58mm f1.4 with AIS Nikon mount which may both benefit from that Techart Pro adapter! I have one comment/question though: the my 35mm is an all manual lens, without any electrical connections and the 58mm, although having electrical contacts, will also need a Nikon to Leica M adapter like you used on your video which haa no contacts! How will my Sony A7II camera communicate with the Techart adapter to operate the AF? I guess I'm missing something...?

[@TheSeanMichael]

It uses the phase detect AF points on the A7ii sensor. All should work quite well on your A7ii.

[@diegopendinorodriguez4829]

Is there for canon EOS R?

[@ramatribudiman]

Does it works on video mode? Pls reply. Thank you

[@AgnostosGnostos]

The similar autofocus Fotodiox Pro PRONTO AF Adapter for m-mount to e-mount is very similar and cheaper than the Techart one.

[@TheBoredPersons]

the fotodiox is a known copy cat, and it has no way of being updated, the techart can be updated via bluetooth on your phone while the fotodiox cannot.

[@MrSilesrafael]

I invested $200 with a NEW the Pronto Fotodiox adpater from there website. It is a Techart Clone, was able to upgrade Firmware via Bluetooth with Techart App. then I bought a Fotomix Canon EF Eos to Leica M adapter slapped a super slim nikon ring and boom now i have both Canon and Nikon and not mention a few other brands

[@charruaporelmundo]

Actually the fotodiox is a clone of the techart.

[@ChrisM-yq2pq]

I bought the tech art. Got to support original maker and trust them more

[@travelcamerafood5642]

May I ask you how much is it,where can I buy it

[@kylehannah3585]

does it work with micro3/4 lens and im sure itll crop right?

[@pit5000]

omg, what scocery is this!?!?! i must have!

[@robertolsson3357]

Will these Teacart Pro Auto focus adapters be available for Canon any time soon?

[@EsauistheCaucasian]

Does it make autofocus noise and is it compatible with the a6400?

[@cuongdiep9827]

Sean, I have a fixed-focus lens (Nikkor-O 55mm F1.2; it doesn't have a focus ring). If I use that lens on this adapter, will the lens be able to focus on different focal planes? Or will it remain at fixed-focus? Thanks.

[@kierenkd]

Great review - especially on the Nikon Series E lens. I own the 28, 50, 100 series e lenses and shoot with a NIkon D7000 - would like a different body so this is interesting

[@drumkitcat]

Does the autofocus work with video mode?

[@MrSilesrafael]

Michelle Cheung does not AF on Video

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

have you tried the Nikon 135 DC F2 on this?

[@lvlcapblue]

That is so freaking cool!

[@Genegenedtb]

does Techart have an adapter to use Olympus lenses? thanks

[@perryhoward5064]

Will this work with canon fd and is there a wieght limit on the lenses.... fotodiox makes same thing for much less but canon fd will not work

[@konstantinosgdontakis9097]

will it work on video why is nobody answering ?

[@pryde1919]

Hi, will this adapter work on "samyang 85mm f1.4 AS IF UMC manual focus(CANON EOS60D)"?

[@Magnetron692]

Hi Sean, thank you very much! I have a Minolta Rokkor 2.0/45mm lens as well as a Minolta Rokkor 1.2/50mm lens. How well will this adapter probably work with these lenses on my Sony A7 II camera?

[@jiahuiliu9228]

Hi, it can works. I also have aMinolta MD 50mm f1.4 lens, it can be used with a MD-LM adapter with the techart adapter. May I know the image quality of your 1.2/50MM with wide open aperture?

[@Magnetron692]

Jiahui Liu Hi Jiahiu, wide Open it is rather soft like most lenses of this kind. This is due to spherical aberration. It has however core sharpness (with a veil). But with software such as Piccure+ you can correct a lot and improve the image. This is possible because apart from the softness and contrast loss at wide open aperture, there‘s this certain core sharpness, which retains a lot of detail and resolution.

[@Artemkos]

it work with FULL FRAME or APS-С on sony A7iii with Leika M or Helos 58mm ?

[@albertlambc]

Great adapter! Please take note: it will self drain your camera battery even the main switch is OFF. Please remove your battery before storage or you can remove the adapter.

[@steven1811]

Is the adapter safe? I had a Sony A7ii damaged by a Viltrox NF-E1 adapter. It totally fried my camera.

[@kennethdougherty9173]

Does this adapter only work on A mode when using a lens with no aperture ring, like a Canon L 17-40 mm?

[@Deathbynature89]

Nice review, nice video.

[@deonscott3253]

Will this work on a Sony nex c3?

[@myerwerl]

What about sony a7 mk i?

[@visualTunesbymadhu]

no, required face detection

[@fernandoopoka8269]

im curious... it will work with my Nikon 135 F2 AIS? is a heavy lens...

[@ivicanikolic034]

Does it work on A6000? I dont see it listed on supported cameras list.

[@TheSeanMichael]

Sadly, it's not working on my a6000. I thought it would work since a6000 has PDAF. It must be a Sony firmware issue. Title of the vid is corrected.

[@Ahbing100]

Is this compatible with Sony A7??

[@Aviatorspot]

Is there Techart adapter for Minolta manual lens to Sony A6000?

[@fish3010]

I'm guessing this works only with lenses that got a short helicoid.

[@simfarmer1913]

Why aren't these available for the a5000

[@adamstreetboyzz]

is this consider focus breathing

[@thisisneyture]

I think that will depend on the type of lens you use and not the adapter. correct me if I'm wrong!

[@ayhancapan]

Does it bite :)

[@saganandroid4175]

The adapter-maker should work on getting it to support the A6000. But why M mount? When you say M, is this different from M42? The company should make the Sony version native to the most popular nonAF lenses among Sony A6x00 and A7* users. Probably Minolta/Konica or E mount or A mount. At the very least, they should optionally offer the adapter with a variety of small/dumb adapters rings- so people can start using their variety of lenses (we all tend to have a mix, right?) with rings that have a known quality. I think it would work better if this adapter-maker also made the interstitial adapter rings- as opposed to the "try your luck" rings from China.

[@laurentsrey8711]

Do someone knows what can be used as a bracket under the camera so I can mount my a6500 + techart on a gimbal ?

[@jimelliott7611]

I would either get a different (smaller) ball head or use a bar that is designed for an auxiliary strobe

[@nerdMike]

How does it work exactly? Is not moving the manual focus ring.

[@askjrvbjkrfbvhjbdjf]

the adaptor slides forward and back, watch 1:13

[@TheSeanMichael]

It moves the entire lens!

[@junemanbarryleung4503]

Buy a L shape bracket to put on the bottom, so the Techart would not stand out and can land flat, if you know what I mean. I have been using it with A7Rii, even with Leica R 180mm f3.4 lens, it can focus, of course not as fast as 35mm 1.4 lens.

[@TheSeanMichael]

Thanks, I will check out one of those brackets. I am really liking the adapter.

[@diegopendinorodriguez4829]

I not knows that brand.

[@enigmamotorsport]

Hello, I wonder if work with rokinon or samyang manual focus to? Thanks

[@mavfan1]

enigmamotorsport not if they have a Sony mount. The base unit takes Leica M mount. If you have a Canon or Nikon mount Samyang or Rokinon then you can use a Canon or Nikon to Leica M adapter and they'll work.

[@enigmamotorsport]

mavfan1 yes the rokinon manual lens is canon mount, based on your reply I can assume will work or correct me if im wrong. Also if you can tell me, will work on video too?

[@mavfan1]

so yes, with a Canon EF to Leica M adapter you can use it. It's made for photos, the focus does not work during video and even if it did the motor makes noise as it moves the lens back and forth to get focus which would be a big problem if you're recording sound.

[@axmarr8132]

Great informative video. I think the size is an acceptable compromise considering the device has to move these, imo, top tier construction (all metal) lenses. Thanks for sharing :)

[@TheSeanMichael]

Thanks, and yes they needed a big motor to handle these heavy lenses. I'll have my Leica mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 next week, so stay tuned for a follow up video.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

I heard that after awhile the adapter becomes tilted. Can you confirm the situation? Thanks.

[@andylive86]

i can confirm that. after been using for some time, the inner focus mechanism will slightly *tilted due to design flow

[@mavfan1]

I've read this but I've had mine over a year and have not experienced this issue. I heard that the problem is that the top of the adapter isn't held together very strong so with stress it could start to separate. Knowing this I do not put heavy lenses on it and I do not store it with a lens attached either.

[@TheSeanMichael]

My adapter is relatively new so I haven't experienced any tilting. Nice tip about not storing with a lens attached. I'll typically be using smallish pancake lenses anyway.

[@TheRedSatan10]

There's a doggo in this video. *breathing intensifies

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

So you gave up on Nikon and or Cannon and are a Sony dreamer?notice your wife approved the FF Sony not just the A6500. Nice options unlike expensive adapters that are nothing but mount the lens to the camera.thanks

[@TheSeanMichael]

I haven't completely given up on Nikon, but Sony is much better for video. Sony has been delivering features like IBIS, phase detect AF, 4K. I love Nikon but they are getting beat in the innovation department.

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

Agree, Sony features are hard to dismiss, I guess with the introduction of the D850 the trickle down effect will start in Nikon lineup, LOL

[@charruaporelmundo]

So, did you switch to Sony already? ;)

[@rodolfhenriquez9355]

If aliens has to move a group of lenses to acquire focus Sharp focus so how moving al the elements will render a sharp image ? yes a short Wide angle may be Ok

[@mardenhill]

thank for the review. however, it’s not nike-on. the pronunciation is nick-on, and nikkor is pronounced nick-orr ...

[@arranwhite5343]

so clever you could brush your teeth with it!

[@tweakohgy4471]

So fucking cool

[@jonsummers9302]

Sell your vintage nikors get sony lenses, simple. And if your eyes are old canon or nikon eyes then buy some sony eyes too .

[@CITAP1]

You're extending the lens out a way from the camera body, any issues from that like vignetting or change in focal length? Observation and future hint: If you don't want "The Wife" to know, don't announce unauthorized, non female approved purchases in your videos. You guys take care...

[@kristymichael]

CITAP1, I'm "the wife", and he knows that I don't care. He can buy whatever camera and/or gadget he wants. He's just being funny! 😉

[@CITAP1]

Couldn't resist funning him!

[@nightcoder5k]

If you want the husband to stay out of trouble let him buy his toys, my wife once told her friend. Of course, I talk to her first if it goes over a certain amount. :)

[@TheSeanMichael]

Whaaaaaa? I'm shocked to find the wife hanging out here! I gotta start watching what I say! ;-)

[@TheSeanMichael]

I have noticed some vignetting at times. We'll chalk it up to "character." :D

[@mediaflmcreation]

$400 you mind as well get the ens that belongs to the body and will cover all your ranges in one lens.

[@scotthills9927]

Don't buy this adapter. There is zero and I mean ZERO support from techart when this adapter goes faulty. (and it will go faulty). I bought mine from techart themselves, and would only talk to me after I asked Paypal to refund my money.