Commlite High Speed EF to E Mount Adapter Review | 4K

[@bipolarunboxesstuff8745]

Really appreciate your honest review on this adapter.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That’s what I’m here for

[@MrJAM-np7go]

You got the point with the adapter. Modern lenses use floating element(s) for fast autofocus, but you need to keep exact flange back distance for sharpness. So tolorence for the length of the adapters is very important. I rececently bought the MC-11 with promotion for $149. I genarally like the performance except for the low-light situation. With full time manual focus override and pre-focusing with that, AF speed of adapted canon EF lenses was on par with native 55mm F1.8 Sonnar lens.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Percision is definitely key with getting good sharpness out of adapters. If you got the MC 11 for that price, you did well

[@MrJAM-np7go]

Dustin Abbott I heard that original Commlite adapter doesn't have internal velvet finish, so internal reflection could affect the image when using wide angle lenses. I hope the newer HS adapter solved that problem.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I don’t see that issue

[@GoProMeetsAeon]

Does the mc-11 work with canon lenses too? I was under the impression that it only works with sigma lenses

[@MrJAM-np7go]

HD EDITS Yes. From what I have heard and seen, most of canon made modern digital slr lenses works properly, but some of AF modes(AF-A or DMF...) don't work. It doesn't really work and hunt back and forth in low light, low contrast situation, or small, edge focus point. But generally it works almost same as Canon dslr does. I'm pretty happy with the performance.

[@JimBailey]

Thank you Mr Abbott

[@daninjapan3092]

There's some videos on Canon lenses on a first gen A7r in CDAF only mode and it looks pretty good, though no one else seems to have tested it with footage.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I did test it both modes on both a7R3 and a73, and I wasn't blown away with either mode. Maybe they actually did better "cracking the code" with the older bodies.

[@daninjapan3092]

The channel name is Shotenkobo if you want to see. Am curious about it.

[@RynaxAlien]

Optical stabilisation works? Please show video footage

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

With all due respect, this review was shot 5+ years ago and I've done hundreds since. I'm not going to return to this with updated footage.

[@RynaxAlien]

@@DustinAbbottTWI You do not own this adapter anymore?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

No I do not. Most of the gear I review is loaned to me.

[@Anna-gv7vo]

Helo Dustin, is that true that with both adaptors the camera loses IBIS? Thank you so much. Also, if I want to use a Canon 70-200 f2.8 (1st gen) in my Sony a7iii, which one would you recommend? TIA

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm not aware of that being true.

[@Anna-gv7vo]

@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you!

[@mixxinmel]

Great video always informative.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thank you

[@ficarospide]

Hello! Is is good to shoot videos in 4K with the comlite adaptor in the Sony A6500? Tnks!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Not if you want autofocus. If you are manually focusing, then fine.

[@ficarospide]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Perfect!

[@shadowoflight4743]

Hi thanks for your input on the adapter, Does this adapter play well when its all manual?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think so, but it's been a long time since I tested it so I'm working off memory.

[@staszeksawczyn]

Thank you for this review. I am trying to decide between Commlite and MC-11 for the only one Canon lens I have left - Canon 65mm MP-E macro. At first I thought that is does not matter since this is fully manual lens, but then your comment regarding built quality and flange distance made me think again. Perhaps I should spend a little bit more on MC-11....

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I do think the MC-11 is worth spending the money on. It produces the most consistently good adapting that I’ve seen.

[@sampathkumar4478]

For canon lens which is good in your view...in both photography and videography

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Sigma M-11 is my favorite, though none of them give you good AF results for video.

[@_Trakman]

I can viscerally feel your frustration here of wanting it to work, to deliver. So with the MC-11 is there a new model or version coming in the pipeline?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I’ve advocated for a new model that adds weathersealing, a tripod foot, and a few other features, but I have heard no confirmation that that is being made. On a positive note, however, Sigma has been very good about continuing to release firmware updates that have continually improved focus performance. The sigma MC 11 is my favourite adaptor right now

[@milankollar4780]

Dustin Abbott Does sigma focus better with canon lenses (canon 85mm f1.2ii, 50mm f1.2, 100mm macro v2.8is and 35mm f1.4ii)? I want to buy a7iii in a week and i want to use those lenses on it. Do you recomment sigma mc11 or metabones V.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Metabones seems a little better with some Canon lenses. MC-11 is the best with third party lenses

[@LuisGabrielPhotography]

I had the 35mm 1.4 L ii and both the MC-11 and the Metabones V. For that particular lens, I actually liked the MC-11 better as long as you are using an A7R3, A9 or A73 if you want to get Eye AF working without having to use the Metabones "advanced" mode.

[@milankollar4780]

Luis Gabriel Photography i mainly use 85mm f1.2ii and 50mm f1.2.

[@mike_MKvipPhoto]

Dustin Abbott: I've had this adapter from the first day it was available a few months ago (ordered it in Hongkong) and went through two firmware updates since then - the original FW didn't even support the a7III and a7RIII, no aperture control, no EXIF, nothing. Now at least those cameras are supported, but this is easily the worst adapter I've ever tried - and I've tried them all, currrently mainly using the MB V for my Canon L glass and the MC-11 for my Art lenses. Even Commlite's version 1 adapter was much better, at least it worked very well (in CDAF) with a few lenses (EF200/2.8L II, 1.8/18~35 Art) - this one doesn't work acceptably with any of my 10 EF and Art lenses. But at least I can now use it for aperture control and EXIF for my manual Samyang XP 1.2/85 and my IrIX 2.4/15 ;-) At the price this Commlite is a joke - I highly recommend to pay a bit more and get the MC-11.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I had a similar issue with the first one. They sent me a second with updated firmware, but, well, you saw my findings

[@mike_MKvipPhoto]

When I contacted Commlite a few months ago they told me they can't support the a7II/RIII because 'it is too complicated' *lol* At least they do now, so I can use this for my manaul lenses mentioned above - you can just about forget it for any AF use...

[@piereligio_ds]

I've a question about these adapters in general: does the camera know the focal length of the adapted lens for adjusting steadyshot accordingly automatically? Thanks in advance.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Yes, so long as the lens being adapted has electronic communication.

[@MarcinBanasiak83]

Hey Dustin! Thank you for the review. I was wondering if you ever had the chance to test the Urth adapter?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm not familiar with it, I'm afraid.

[@ahmedrashed78]

Good review Minister, Thanks

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

You’re welcome

[@A2Z6633]

Dear sir, Can you plz advice any 3rd party adaptor for my Sony A 6300 + Tamron 150-600mm G2 lens I want to use adapter to use my lens on my cam Would be appropriate if you can help with any adapter

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

My best recommendation would be the Sigma MC-11. It delivers a good performance and they keep updating it. It has a reasonable price.

[@flaviopresutti]

Thanks for the review Dustin! I'm thinking in switch to the a7 III from the 6D ... i'm just wondering how it work the external on camera flash focusing in dark conditions, like weddings and events, with MC-11 and EF-S lenses... Thank you!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

If camera focal length is correctly transmitted, flash modeling should work fine

[@inaturalnie]

Its crazy idea - all Sony fullframes cameras have big problem with vinieting, all types of abberation. Reason is - small mount system.

[@kelvincuevas8052]

Do you recommend this for Sony A6000 paired with Canon EF 28-135 lens?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Hi Kelvin, I haven't tested that combination...at all, so I can't really advise you. I'm skeptical that it would make for an amazing combination, but I also don't know for certain.

[@richardpcrowe]

Will this support Eye-AF on selected Canon lenses??? have an MC-11 that I got as part of a kit when I purchased my used Sony A6500. The one drawback with the MC-11 is that it doesn't fully support AF with Canon lenses (or it seems also with Sony lenses other than the several listed as compatible). I would very much like focus in other than the center portion of the frame and i definitely want Eye-AF. I do a lot of shooting with my 85mm f/1.8 Canon and the MC-11 adapter. In face detect, it hits on the eyes a goodly amount of times but, I tend to use this lens in portraiture, wide open and on manual focus. Focus peaking allows me to keep the eye or eyes in focus even in single shot mode. However, I use Eye-AF on my 50mm Sony f/1.8 OSS lens and it is absolutely great!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

That's really going to be lens specific...with any of these adapters.

[@horacecarter2081]

Is there a reason I see barely see any reviews of Nikon F-mount to Sony FE mount adapters vs Canon EF to Sony FE?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Nikon is much harder to adapt due to the mount. Adapters typically require glass elements - unlike Canon

[@deankumar]

does this adapter allow you to change aperture?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Definitely

[@thedarkknight4243]

is there an adapter for Nikon Nikkor lenses on Sony cameras

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I believe that Commlite does make one, but focus is more primitive

[@NAM3L3555]

I use tamron 24-70 2.8 on sony a7lll with mc 11 the af work very fast even in continuous mode also I use sigma ex 50mm 1.4 and works perfect

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I'm glad it's working well for you.

[@eugeneespinas9816]

Hello its compatible commlite with canon 70-200 2.8 non is . . And canon 50mm 1.4 usm???

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I think the answer should be yes, but I haven't tested either combination.

[@DennisMoncla]

Thanks for the good review of the Commlite compared to the others. You mentioned that Tamron lenses seem to work better on MC-11 my Tamron 24-70 G2 gave me fits on it. I loved that lens and wanted it to work better but I just couldn't get it to focus sometimes.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I didn’t use that particular combination as I don’t have that lens on hand, so I can’t make any promises as to the performance

[@rypgram1110]

Does the Canon 50mm 1.4 work with this adapter?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't tested that combo.

[@chrisprophet9699]

Yes it does and really well.

[@AkHiLb87]

Hey Dustin, I'm a fan of your videos. I just want to ask you a quick question... Please may you let me know in your experience what's the best lens adapter for the new Sony A7iii together with Tamron 24-70 G2 lens and Canon EF 100mm macro l-series lens? Kind regards, Akhil

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

The Sigma MC-11 is the best all-round adapter, but I haven’t gotten amazing performance from the Canon 100L Macro (which I own) from any adapter.

[@AkHiLb87]

Dustin Abbott Thanks a stack Dustin, I appreciate it. 👌

[@lorenzogattaldo3764]

Interesting review. Have you done a comparison between The Sigma MC-11 nd the Metabones IV or V?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I have. Search on my channel with the word adapter and you’ll see some videos

[@LuisGabrielPhotography]

It depends a lot on which lenses you have and what you expect from the adapter. I have done tests with them and even new firmware can shake things around a lot so its not a very clear answer when someone wants to know which adapter is best. Your camera body also matters for this too. :)

[@solidloud1922]

Can it do pre AF? Without needing to depress shutter button

[@almostsimple]

Can I use this adapter on my Sony A5100

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I believe so, yes.

[@dbx8bit]

Would you recommend to buy this adapter ?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I would recommend the Sigma MC-11 over this adapter.

[@TheDkoder]

I'm trying to use canon apsc lenses on my a7iii, specifically the 24mm 2.8 af does not work on video mode and af on photo mode is very slow, also eventually you get a 1 to 2 min shutter delay, from when you press the shutter button to when the canera takes the picture, does anyone know how to fix this? I am using the commlite adapter

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I’ve not seen any of these adapters work well with Canon lenses for video AF. For stills, though, I’ve not seen the problem you are describing. It may need a firmware update. Reach out to Commlite for that.

[@dissmob7648]

Hello chat, I have one important question! I want to buy a second hand Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD. The reason is, of course, because it is cheap. I will mount it on a Sony A7RII with the CM-EF-E HS adapter that I already have. These lenses are NOT in the list of the supported lenses for this adapter. I DON'T need a very good autofocus in fact the aperture is the only thing that must work correctly. Will this work? Has anyone tested the adapter with this particular lenses? Thank you in advance!

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I haven't personally. The AF is not fast on that lens to begin with, so I definitely wouldn't expect much speed.

[@dissmob7648]

@@DustinAbbottTWI Hi Dustin and thank you for the fast response! As I mentioned I am not concerned with AF (I use manual 90% of the time). I just need to know that everything else will be perfectly fine.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I suspect that it will, but I can't verify that.

[@gagapuk]

Did anyone use it with Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 a09?

[@richystar2001]

Anyone buying this adapter want to mount cheap EF AF lens on cheap e mount Cameras... Like a6000... This review does not respond at all to any of the viewers of this review.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

I can only review what I actually have on hand to review with, mate.

[@sosomelodies659]

Nice review, nice shirt too.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Thanks

[@Sat123it]

The expectation doesn’t meet reality. I have just sent back the Sony A7 III and the MC-11 adaptor plus many small Sony accessories.... I have Sigma and Canon EF mount lenses for my 5D mark III and I disilluded my self beliving I could use at least the Sigma glasses in the A7III. Belive me guys don’t waist your time with these adaptors.... unless you switch camera and al your lenses and accessories from Canon to Sony the is no way to compromise. The only lens of mine that had a fairly good 95% of accurate focus picking was the Canon 50 mm f1.8. All the rest of my lenses, even those tested by Sigma were ridiculous. World you use 80% of your lenses in manual focus only????? At this point I get the 5D mark IV with dual pixel autofocus or I will wait for the Canon full frame mirrorless camera in 2019.... of course the point is video quality and codec.... but....

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

This isn’t close to being true of Sigma ART lenses with the MC-11, which I’ve just thoroughly shown in a multipart series

[@LuisGabrielPhotography]

Indeed. I use my Sigma 135mm Art for my portrait work and it works fantastic. But you get such biased , misinformed posters all the time. It is youtube after all ;)

[@Sat123it]

I belive you Booth and I really enjoy your videos Dustin. It was just my personal experience.... Sigma 12-24mm full frame lens.... autofocus with Sony A7III and MC-11.... forget it. Sigma 105 macro same configuration.... no way Sigma 150-600mm sport.... 50% catcher.... Canon 70-200mm f2,8 work 70% but just in the Middle range... A simple lens Canon 28mm f2,8 no no no way.... going manual.... I really think the A7lll is a fantastic camera but I cannot change everything for this beauty.... plus the slight feeling that Canon products are more robust and reliable.... see the Playmemories App for e ampie.... And Sony lenses are so expensive... for the same or lower optical quality. I was looking for a good camera with high spec in the movie section as well but if I have to go to manual mode all the time I’ll rather wait 2019 or get the 5D IV with its extra large and old video format.... I have no choice Dustin! I was really sad to give it back....

[@Sat123it]

Well I feel so bad to have sent the A7III back.... I might have given a try with the Metabones adapter. You are probably right but many youtube videos seem to say that Metabones was a lot more expensive but not better than the MC-11.... I wanted to push myself more into video productions but for now I'll do what I can with the FULL HD of my Canon 5D Mark III.... I have also got the Crane 2 gimbal for this purpose and yet another down point for Sony.... The remote app ZY Play works to its best with Canon cameras but not with the Sony.... for example no moving time-lapse with Sony. Yes with Canon.... I think I will wait for the super Canon mirrorless camera !!!! I have heard that Canon put together a special team to develope their "beast".... Let's hope so. Thanks for your kind reply

[@eduardodelahearns3666]

Will this work for A7III?

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

It will now. It needed a firmware update to play nicely with the a7III

[@vistafotografica]

NO PIERDAN U TIEMPO , SOLO VEAN EL MINUTO 12 AL FINAL.quiere tenerlos viéndole la cara casi 15 minutos , su conclusión que el sigma es mejor , pero no tanto.y lo mas importante el autoenfoque le falta , solo medio dice algo. lamento perder el tiempo a parte que hace un sonido desagradable.

[@edinsoncardenas]

:D

[@brettthemonster]

Too bad. I tried the Metabones and and was sorely disappointed. Promptly sold it. Think I will just have to invest in Sony glass for the time being. The selection for adapters is simply not to where it needs to be.

[@DustinAbbottTWI]

Best case scenario is Sigma lenses and the MC-11. Everything else is hit and miss

[@brettthemonster]

Dustin Abbott Yup. I just wish that those Sigma lenses weren't so huge because they are very nice! Used to have the Sigma 35mm Art and it was very nice, but the weight was definitely noticeable and that was on a Canon 6D body.