Canon EF to RF Adapters / Which One is Best for You?

[@callmelil]

Your sound editing is great, every "click" sounds so smooth

[@DeputyNordburg]

As a sports photographer I shoot 90% of the time Manual with Auto ISO. There is not much I adjust frequently. I am a big fan of the basic adapter. I bought one each for my 3 big expensive lenses, and they just stay on 100% f the time. That seems a little overpriced, but I am not buying a new 400mm F2.8 for $13K.

[@nataliemcallister151]

Do you like shooting an RF body with your big EF lenses?

[@ballerunivers5232]

Thank you so much i’m a sports photographer aswell

[@iforchrist6528]

I have Canon m50 mark ii and i just bought 100-400mm rf lens...so what Adapter should I use?

[@madonna816]

@@iforchrist6528there isn’t one. Upgrade to R50.

[@cameronmeetze8153]

I’m so glad I pulled the trigger on the adapter. I’ve got an R6 and didn’t realize how expensive RF lenses were

[@alexcostafotografia]

Old video I know... but my time to upgrade is here so.... Todd... I have to say... amazing video... I was in a middle of gear buying rush... you just convinced me to buy the cheapest one lol... for anyone reading comments before watching the video.... that man knows his stuff and he has like several good points! Watch it to the end!

[@MartinLisius]

Very in-depth information about the EF-RF adapter. Thanks for posting, Todd.

[@MohondhaY]

I’m honestly really happy with using EF L glass on my Canon mirrorless body. I won’t be buying any RF L glass anytime soon, due to ridiculously higher prices. 😊

[@fledermausi2048]

is the adapter fast enough for you?

[@MohondhaY]

@@fledermausi2048 Yep, absolutely no issues.

[@colorist_tommy4247]

Love your Cons points. Shows you have thoroughly understood the product you are reviewing. Next EF-EOS R adapter to review would be Mieke Variable filter adapter, which for the price of a regular Canon adaptor gives you so much more...

[@SanyaJuutilainen]

One filter version positive missed is that for some bulbous low focal length objectives, this can actually be a cheaper option - going to EF lenses like some 15mm, 11mm, 8mm or even lower, it can be very hard to impossible to get a filter, and those that you can get are often more expensive than this adapter.

[@Stan_the_Belgian]

And the filter is very protected

[@usfireman]

Thank you so much for the in depth comparison. A nice, simple breakdown that was very helpful.

[@PreInception]

Shocked at the low subs which I just subscribed! Must be a new channel. Great review and look forward to more reviews!

[@dominey]

Thanks Wayne. It’s hard starting from zero! :)

[@rayb3000]

Lets not forget that the drop in filters add a barrier between your lens and the sensor to protect it from dust.

[@terrymorganphotography]

I'm at that stage of trading in some gear (EOS bodies and lenses(?) ) to go for a mirrorless Canon...probably R6 as the R5 is expensive and I'm not sure whether the £1500 price differential is justified. So, having found your video about EF to RF adapters is very timely and useful. So thank you.

[@izoyt]

canon actually did a good homework with this adapters, imo.

[@kylecallahan6756]

Great video. I'm looking at finally diving into the world of Canon mirrorless cameras (an upgrade from my 10-year old Canon Rebel). The basic adaptor seems to make the most sense for me. Excited about upgrading and learning all that the latest Canon cameras/lenses can do!

[@braintonique]

I was in the same boat, I went from 500D to R10, so far the camera is good, planning to get the adapter for my older lenses.

[@THRILLHOUSEV]

Great video. It shouldn't be a surprise that Canon wouldn't include the clear filter though; that just seems like a very Canon thing to do.

[@onnonugteren2935]

Very right buy first the adapter. And yes about the filter adapter: you are very right: hidden costs!

[@djaa7]

I was here for general info but mainly to see if there was other drop in filter options. Glad there is and should be even more now, 3 years later.

[@razvanpopescu5252]

Interesting the "new" control ring. For some of us remebering settimg everything on the lens with separate rings: shutter speed, aperture, white balance is basicaly like "back to the future" Thank you for the great review

[@m_sh_oh]

Hi! I found your channel through this video. I like your video style--calm, going through everything thoroughly step-by-step. Thanks!

[@patmcbride9853]

As handy as it may be to have a polarizer in place with any lens, I usually have one on the lens as a protective measure, which came in handy once when I dropped the camera.

[@ianbrierley5671]

hi great video really useful to help decide. Can I ask is the clear drop in filter a UV filter? I dont like the idea of putting more glass infront of the lens esp as it may be inferior and affect the quality further?

[@CalvinWongg]

Just the get basic one will do. I have been using the basic adapter since day one, all good and works perfectly.

[@nikoonikoo]

I use FD manual lenses occasionally and love the control ring idea on RF system.

[@nikoonikoo]

@@bourbon_sketcher I've got a cheap FD to RF adapter, works without a problem. I use the regular EF to RF adapter for my EF lenses. Thanks

[@tunintunin3417]

Thanks man, I almost clicked the filtered version, after your input, I opted out.

[@AndreyKrepkih]

Good day! I use an adapter with a ring, assigned a temperature change in Kelvin to this ring. I often shoot reports and there are very difficult conditions, when in one room there is a diode light, in another there are classic light bulbs. And customers are asked to quickly give JPG files for posting on social networks. Therefore, this ring is very convenient for me!

[@UP209D]

This gentleman has an underrated channel

[@MacOSTen]

Greetings from the (UK). Just come across your channel as looking at these RF adaptors. What a very informative video. Cheers. Subscribed. 👍

[@pofrani]

Thank you. I needed to know exactly what these adapters are for as I'm planning on finally upgrading from my 5D 4 to an R3 but I'm keeping my EF lenses for a while

[@andymok7945]

Nuts. The adapter with the filter should include a blank insert at no charge.

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

What a great video! Thank you for all this information, I’m about to get an R6 and would not have thought of adapters till I got to the store!

[@dcairns61]

I got the $50 ebay special. Works great. No bells and whistles, just lets me use my EF lenses on my R8

[@Yassir_Saturno]

This was top quality my friend! So helpful!

[@tender.branson]

Drop-in filter also protects your sensor from dust and mechanical damage.

[@bkansara9]

Excellent comparison video. Very useful. It helped me deciding which adaptor to buy. Thanks.

[@alidaoust3581]

I really liked the control ring on my old Pentax film camera but now you make a really good point about it being so close to the body.

[@thelastvideoguide]

Thanks for this!! Really well explained and very nice, coherent pacing

[@itty_bitty_ginger]

This was so informative! I now know what I want and how it will affect my future purchases! Thank you so much for a good video! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@pigletsdaddy3052]

Thanks. Just what I wanted to know

[@mrmosk2011]

I am glad you pointed out the lack of a clear filter. That's is a big miss for Canon. I think they should at least sell a cover for a much lower price.

[@esoxhu]

Exactly. Why do we need any extra filter (clear filter) if we don't need any filter. Only a cover should be attached.

[@rayspencer5025]

The drop in filter would be very useful for my wide lenses that can't accept screw on filters due to bulbous front element.

[@Dstonephoto]

I wonder how smart of an idea it is to use a rear mounted polarizer n the optical path, as we’re potentially introducing additional reflections into the mix.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

I currently use the 7DII, with the two-dial controls, with the ISO controlled with a separate button to activate, so I don't know that I'd need the control ring. However, looking at the placement, I can see that being potentially useful, especially if you can reach/move it with a finger on the right hand wrapped around the grip. In my head, I can see that being a quick way to flip the shutter speed (my main starting point of adjustment when needed in the moment).

[@davidbuljubasic2624]

Thank u for the review I love it I'm broke right now can't use any of my L series ef lenses on my eos rp so watching u talk more about it makes me want it more any of them lmao would work for me not so picky because I spent all saved money on mirrorless and rf 50mm 1.8 aperture lol but ur information helps alot

[@TeddyCavachon]

I purchased the basic $99 Canon brand adapter and the $149 Meike VND adapter which I use for stills and video, respectively on my new R6mkII. I think the combination of the VND adapter + EF lens is actually more convenient for controlling video exposure than an RF lens with VND on the end of it.

[@garelbidi]

Hi ! Do we loose aperture by using this RF EF adapter ? If I use my 24-70 2.8 EF ?

[@TeddyCavachon]

@@garelbidi No loss of aperture with the non-filter adapter.

[@garelbidi]

@@TeddyCavachon thanks a lot. As I’m on a budget, I can’t afford 2k for the RF version. I was almost thinking of changing for the Sony A7iv, which has more affordable third parties lenses.

[@mdturnerinoz]

I have had all three adapters since my EOS-R; I now use them on my R5/R6. I find the control ring useless; I misuse it so often hitting the wrong setting(s) by accident I stopped using it on my adapters AND my 4 RF lenses. Maybe one day ... BUT I do like the drop-in model a lot for my 9 EF L lenses: I get a CPL and ND without messing with the front of the lens! Yea! Also, I started to sell my Lauwa EF Probe lens to get an RF version UNTIL it occurred to me that the EF version of the probe lens was better for my use because of the EF/RF drop-in adapter on my R5/R6; so, no RF probe lens needed.

[@gabriellechisholm5411]

Thanks Todd. That was very helpful. Great review......

[@joshualaird5303]

$100 for the basic is pretty cheap to use while saving up for RF glass IMO and it works flawlessly... at least for me

[@abhijithshivaswamy7962]

You mean, there is no compatibility or quality issues when compared to directly using a RF lens?

[@joshualaird5303]

@@abhijithshivaswamy7962 I haven't used an RF lens yet but I know my 16-35 (and my other lenses) works perfect with the adapter and the focusing is worlds better with the R6. No issues at all

[@ReneKnoop]

Solid review! I use the ND adaptor on my R & R5 all the time, very useful when filming. (it even kind of hold me off from purchasing RF glass) Instead of buying the clear filter I just bought another basic adaptor for about the same price as a clear filter, so no messing around with the ND filter. Got me thinking though...do you need a clear filter when the ND is out? Would be useful to just have the outside part of the filter holder, it clicks right in.

[@ForeverYoung007]

I agree, what they should have done is included a blank dummy insert that contains no filter but seals the adapter: My assumption is that they include a `clear` filter to justify charging $129 for a plastic product that probably costs < 7$ to manufacture

[@jennicanela]

Thank you for explaining this so well!

[@jimgreulich7860]

Thanks for this great overview! I just started considering upgrading my old 6D to the R5 given the deals currently on and since I have 2 EF-L lenses, definitely will need 1 of these adapters. I was originally thinking of going the drop-in route, but you covered a couple of important cons I wasnt considering... especially the extra ridiculous cost of the glass insert! Furthermore, this spurred me to realize that I already have the polarizing & ND filters I need for my EF-L lenses, so this would literally be a huge waste of money in my situation since as you mentioned, you can't use the drop-in adapter with the new RF lenses (I'm also leaning towards getting the 70-200 f4 in your video). So bottom line, I will probably get the control ring version since it's available for $150 on sale now... probably would have went with the basic one if not for the sale but $50 seems much more easy to swallow than double @ $100 more. ;-)

[@TheXone7]

Excellent review and advice, thanks!

[@JoshySinger]

Very helpful review man, thank you so much for all the information!

[@BrianLuenser]

I sure do thank you for this information! Just what I needed!

[@the.jonfernandez]

Awesome explanation! I’ve been stuck for a while on whether I should save up and invest in RF glass or get an adapter and buy cheaper EF glass and honestly think I’d prefer spending the extra money not to have to worry about having an adapter with me at all times

[@dominey]

I know what you mean. I just returned from a trip where I was constantly switching between two EF lenses and one RF lens and the whole adapter/no-adapter thing got pretty old. In some ways having all EF lenses would have been easier.

[@jaymills1720]

That’s a recipe For spending more money. Save the cash. Buy third party ef used and an adapter.

[@garyrowe58]

With only EF lenses, my adaptor stays on the body ALL of the time, and I can use a polarising filter with every lens - even when their lens hoods are on!

[@aimeelewis5483]

This was so so helpful. thank you so much!!

[@gotcharma]

Except content that it was really helpful, that cinematic look makes me excited 👌🏻💎

[@naturebypamfitzpatrick2855]

Thanks for the great review! This was very helpful!

[@erikabimbo7555]

I'll be honest with you, I've been taking pictures when they were using film. Yeah, I take crappy pictures, but I always wanted a professinal level camera, every camera I owned was always entry level. Now, The R7 is an entry level camera, and then I have to spend money on a adapter to use my EF lenses. So we are talking about 2 grand for an entry level camera. That is nuts. I can buy a D7 for around 950.00, and not spend money on an adapter. These mirrorless camera are a rip off, IMO. And yes I know a high end camera is not going to improve my photography. It's just on my bucket list.

[@flabellina9212]

Thank you, Todd! Great and clear explaination. I subscribed :)

[@CaravanMovies]

sir does it support only ef lenses or we also can use efs lenses using these adapters ?

[@wendyhayes1046]

Brilliant! Thanks for doing this!

[@MikeMena]

I think the control ring is amazing on the R. But ever since I got the R5, I have never used the control ring adapter, not even once, maybe I just haven't gotten creative enough. So I usually just tell people with R to get the adapter with control ring.

[@HeadlessChickenTO]

I almost grabbed the CPL filter adapter from an auction house, I sort of have plans to jump into the RP from my M50 (mainly for the stills capabilities) for $250 Canadian. Would have been so worth it.

[@sananabdulgafoor8505]

So good with the explanation! Thank you!

[@andyh8239]

5D 3/4 allowed you to adjust ISO by holding OK and rotating top wheel. I assume all these controls carry over to R5 II ?

[@KaylaJohnson-j8r]

Thanks! Which adapter to use for the Canon R6 Mark ii with a Sigma Art lens?

[@adden2242]

im fine with the Basic one..

[@carrieryan2679]

Great information and review

[@coordinacion-flashesandsou3736]

Does the clear filter have any use really? Aside from filling that gap left, I mean... Maybe it protects the camera sensor from any dust the lenses could carry?

[@focuspulling]

Can't be emphasized enough that Canon threw up a big middle finger to all buyers of the drop-in filter adapters. There is literally no choice but to pay $129 more for those obvious frequent cases when you don't want to leave the original filter in place. It's offensive greed and Canon deserves no one's money until they own up.

[@newvillagefilms]

Maximizing their profits. 🙄

[@Y2kphotos]

Right canon should not make any money and still keep spending on R&D for new lenses and cameras.

[@TheXone7]

And the clear drop in filter contains glass, which shouldn't be there as it is additional glass element we don't want. Or does Canon sell a clear filter ring without glass???

[@Reiikz]

Are you surprised about thus at all? from the same company that settled a lawsuit over blatant intentional and malicious planned obsolescence in their printers? I knew I was buying into a greedy company when I got my camera, the whole "charger is shitty af and cooks the battery and won't charge non original batteries" to the point I had to get an aftermarket charger to charge all my batteries (luckily it does charge the original battery) and the most outrageous part is the non original charger doesn't heat up the batteries at all when charging which is much healthier for li ion batteries. Canon is a shitty ah company, only reason I bought one was up front investment and my university having all canon cameras so I'd be using the same brand so I could borrow their lenses if I ever needed.

[@harrison00xXx]

I love to use modified inserts with astrofilters. Waited for a long time, even after i decided to get these EF RF adapter with PL filter i had to wait for my order about 3 months.

[@cogs2937]

That drop in filter ring sounded so good until you listed the drawbacks. The extra money for the clear filter was bad but Not compatible with RF lenses was a deal breaker. Thanks for the great review. I'll be going with the basic model.

[@okaro6595]

Well shouldn't ne obvious that it is not compatible with RF lenses. You do not need an adapter with them.

[@LukeZalvino]

Filter adapter sounds really useful except for when I go to put my rf lens on instead of ef

[@sheldonwhite4960]

Satisfying problem solved ✌️❤️

[@openskyphotography]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@hansbachtold1966]

Hi Todd, thanks for all the explaination to this adaptors. Was their any specific reason for Canon to change the connection to a new system ? I am changing to the Canon R10. I have about 6 EF-S lenses which i will not get rid of, because their are all in good shape.

[@aristothethrone9032]

many thanks. I'm still crying for the choice to invest in the M-mount

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

I feel you, I sold all my EF-M lenses and my Canon M50 for a used EOS R. It feel like it was worth it!

[@aristothethrone9032]

@@ElBoyoElectronico I still got my crisp sigma prime lens so I'm not ready to ditch my m50 as of yet. I still need loads of practice. and the m50 is perfect for that. plus I'm not trying to shoot in 4k anyways.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

@@aristothethrone9032 It definately is a good camera for getting into photography and videography.

[@aristothethrone9032]

@@ElBoyoElectronico especially since my main camera experience was working for a run down local news station that had monstrous outdated cameras for broadcasting. And the owner fled because of tax evasion.

[@okaro6595]

It makes no sense to get the clear filter as the basic adapter is cheaper. I do not think the filter adapter is intended as your only adapter. It is for special cases in addition to either of the two adapters.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Perhaps if I wanted an R5, I would march into my camera store and order the R5+adaptor, to be delivered together. My EF mount lenses range from TS-E 17 to Tamron 150-600.

[@michaelodonnell1371]

Very helpful thank you

[@boulx]

thinking about imelapses day time and the nd mounted looks like the best

[@sethko123]

Thx so much for this nice video!

[@YomOm6900]

great video vro

[@angelllacuna8889]

It would be nice if you could buy an EF-RF adapter that would include a clear drop-in filter, instead of carrying a polarizing filter or ND filter as it ihappens now. I want to use the clear drop-in filter to protect the inside of the camera from dust. I have no interest in using an adapter with polarizer or ND filter, but I am forced to puchase one of these two variants of the adapter so I can have a slot to insert the clear filter.

[@julianns3238]

Will the kolari filters work in the canon adapter or do you have to buy the kolari adapter?

[@chrisknight7822]

I just got my hands on an R7 and already the lack of three dials is frustrating me, so for the R7 I would say the control ring adapter is the essential choice.

[@dominey]

Interesting! Thanks Chris

[@vinjass]

I'm about to get the R/, what do you mean with lack of three dials? Are those the buttons to change the speed, aperture and iso? So are you recommending the control ring lens to help assign one of those to the lens?

[@chrisknight7822]

@@vinjass Yes I like to shoot in Manual on Auto-ISO, so need to be able to change shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation quickly. The R7 means I have to dive into a menu to do exp.comp. which is annoying. On adapted lenses the control ring would be a nifty workaround.

[@vinjass]

@@chrisknight7822 aah I see!! This is very helpful, I've only used my old T4i so I'm used to using the shutter wheel and the button + wheel to move the aperture

[@tm_kh]

thank you for this video.

[@richcutrone1221]

Brilliant, thank you.

[@sempringham3868]

Did you notice any deterioration in image quality in using the adapter?

[@candymonster795]

Hey Todd, I watched your video recently on your excellent Ruby Coast trip in WA, and loved your use of the Black Pro Mist filter on a certain picture. Do you have any plans to do a video regarding diffusion filters for landscape photography? That would be KILLER!

[@peterdvideos]

Thank you! Thank you!

[@올리버1349]

Right, i'm sold, no control ring.

[@movax20h]

Nice video. How well do these adapters work with non-Canon lenses? Most of are full frame EF lenses from Tamron. But I also do have few Zeiss and Sigma lenses, and maybe few other esoteric ones (like Samyang, Rokinon, Lens Baby). (some do not have any electronics, some do have iris, some do auto-focus, image stabilization, etc). I think I only have one or two canon lenses (fixed focal length, one of the the pancake lens). Wish I could use them for example on R5 C. Thanks.

[@apjgraphix]

I actually messed up a shoot because I was using the adapter with the ND filter and while I was changing I accidentally moved the dial and made my exposure darker, I also had my camera on auto ISO, so you can only imagine how noisy my final footage was😢.

[@Arkayem]

I have a viltrox with the control ring. I personally like having the ring closer to the body. With this I can control my entire exposure triangle on the fly with one hand never leaving the viewfinder

[@counterfit5]

You can do this without using the control ring on the R3-6. That does require your thumb to do double duty, though.

[@Arkayem]

@@counterfit5 I commented what I commented specifically because none of my fingers were pulling double duty.

[@jeffryurbina7403]

Buenas tardes, tengo un adaptador original de canon EF-RF y un fish eye (ojo de pez) lente de Opteka 6.5mm f/3.5 para mi Canon R7, todo se ve muy bien pero me pasa que no me deja disparar la foto o grabar, saben a que se debe esto? Tal vez alguna configuración que no se, les agradezco muchismo si saben algo!!

[@nixland]

Thanks for sharing. So the control adapter only give additional control ring as additional "button" or it gives more compatibility with Canon R camera system like AF etc.?

[@newvillagefilms]

I bought the one with a control ring for $199. I should have bought the basic one because I do all my control (ISO) changes from the LCD touch screen anyway. Canon just charges so much for their accessories. 🙄

[@julchagur]

Thank you!

[@angelllacuna8889]

Can I adjust the exposure compensation with the control ring that comes with one of the models of the EF- RF adapter ?