Does Megadap ETZ21 Pro Make Sony Cameras Obsolete vs Nikon?

Does the new Megadap etz21 Pro adapter work so flawlessly that you don't need Sony cameras anymore? Native autofocus and stabilization performance with any sony e mount lens on Nikon Z bodies like the Z6 III and ZF? Or does it not work so perfectly after all? Let's test it out! Zeiss lenses on Nikon camera? Drool.
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[@cameraconspiracies]

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[@petersuvara]

Congratulations on the Shot at 9:50... That's some David Attenborough documentary style filming.

[@chuckhatcher5073]

Indispensable accessory for Nikon Z owners. But in my opinion its best use is for lenses with character unobtainable with native Z lenses (in other words, get a Z 180-600 or better for wildlife). I have the adapter and E mount Zeiss primes, but the funny thing is that since I got a Z6iii, I’ve been using the cheap plastic Z 40/2 99% of the time. It has a look I like a lot and makes me question the money I’ve spent on more expensive glass.

[@JennyDarukat]

By god the Nikon colour science is upon us

[@AnthonyRagus]

This world will never be the same.

[@JojoJoget]

I don’t see a difference

[@Fessoid]

In this comparison Sony looks better to me.

[@interestings7866]

Sony looks better? Nikon Looks Green hues

[@tuanminh3720]

Sony looks much better nikon standart profile way desatturated

[@TheStorytellingDad]

Love seeing these amalgamated combinations of different lenses and bodies that were never intended to match; and to see it actually work,(mostly); and a great, balanced review Kasey.

[@jamesoliver6625]

Zeiss on the Nikon is a damned good look.

[@mvz]

Holy crap. I have never seen a mirrorless to mirrorless adapter before. This could get interesting!

[@trym2121]

Fooj X to Z mount also exists. Z mount is like the best of all world now. Complete APSC and FF lenses by adapting

[@ferdinandbardamu3945]

@@trym2121 Z mount is also the best for vintage lenses.

[@SMGJohn]

Sony A-mount to FE-mount is essentially mirrorless adapters because most late Sony DSLT's are well SLT's, single-lens translucent meaning they have no mirror per say. And electronic viewfinders.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

These adapters were introduced for at least 5 to 6 years. You probably didn't waste time watching reviews like me.

[@NewCompVisuals]

I swore off rings after LOTR, but now you have me reconsidering them

[@AcuraTechMan]

The Nikon footage looks so much better it’s not even the same sport

[@PixPete]

Holy cow! The difference between the Sony A7S and Nikon Zf was incredible. Everything about the image was instantly better - the colors, the contrast, the exposure, the dynamic range and I felt like it was sharper too. I'm definitely going to get a Nikon Zf now!

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

The bunny cinema was ours! Beautiful! Really like the exposure on the Nikon! Stabe is not as good, but if the content is great who cares! Did I count correctly 6 street crossings in one video?

[@MacKingG]

You made me laugh today, and brought me some useful information. Thanks, I needed it, it was a rough day.

[@georgemahlum6542]

I just use a trio of Sony cameras (I am retired and have not done a video in several years (no point anyway)...A pair of Sony A7c bodies along with an even older original A7s. fill my needs perfectly. I am glad you found Peace with the Adapter,,,,, Cheers

[@DubravkoKovacduq]

I love you Kasey, you are the only one who reads my comments on your videos😂

[@northofbrandon]

You gotta try the 180-600!! filming with it is so fun

[@crongl]

Hey, just a heads up regarding stabilization - turn off the lens OSS! I've been using the FTZ21 Pro on my ZF for a few months with all kinds of E mount glass, and I've found the IBIS does a much better job on it's own than it does when trying to sync with Sony OSS in general, not just the 200-600

[@ChadMoiMedia]

I used this adapter with the z8 and the Sigma "bokeh king" 105mm f/1.4 Art lens for a low light video of a fast moving firebreating hoolahooper at f/1.4. It nailed the focus for 6mins, never losing her eyes a single time. That made me very happy😊

[@PROgaming-fm6yu]

not sure it matters but was the sigma 105mm 1.4 a Sony copy? I am thinking of switching and have that lens for Sony and would love t keep it

[@Michael-fw5ef]

Thanks for reviewing this adaptor. I was planning on buying it, but the stab issue gives me pause. The Nikon colours in your footage are so superior to the Sony colours, it's not even a competition. Sony has the best AF, but those ICKY COLOURS keep me away from Sony.

[@cameraconspiracies]

Thank you!

[@iamionscat9035]

You got me! I thought you were doing a ring light review. Good job!

[@cwills75]

Great adapter, my best use case for it on Nikon Z is the Samyang 135mm T1.8 Sony E mount lens. Autofocus works, lens is sharp AF, no CA. Samyang's Nikon Z lenses are very sparse right now, so this is the best way to use it.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Samyang 135mm f/1.8 lens is so great I just can't justify getting the 1st party version from Canon, Sony, or Nikon.

[@cwills75]

@@shang-hsienyang1284 100%

[@awake780]

This is the exact reason I’m looking at the adaptor. Nikon’s Plena is just too much to justify for the amount I’ll use it.

[@albertjimenez7896]

The optical coatings of Zeiss and Nikon have unique characteristics, but they also share some similarities that are well-aligned with the programming of Nikon sensors color science, resulting in a viable setting up. This configuration has received high praise from many users, who believe it outperforms the offerings of Sony, Canon, and Nikon in their respective native systems. It is important to clarify that this modification was developed with the sole intention of facilitating still photography, as opposed to video. However many users have praised its performance in video, stating that it feels entirely organic and not like an adaptation.

[@-grey]

Here's a conundrum: Sony looks better in artifical light, Nikon looks better in natural light. So really the best set up is a tiny Sony for the studio despite zero need for IBIS or slow-mo, and then a Nikon for outdoors that needs all the perks the a7SIII has. 😂

[@BobN54]

I have a Megadap Pro. Works great most of the time. Very occasionally it insists on closing the aperture all the way down and stays there until you take it off and put it back on again. Not frequent enough to be a deal breaker, but annoying when it happens. Also, according to the manual you can't change lens or mount the adapter with the camera turned on. I don't know whether that's a real issue, because the Z mount is designed so that no power is applied until the pins are fully aligned. It could just be avoiding liability were something to go wrong.

[@moneyshift8190]

The baby bunny footage was the cinema.

[@stefenheif]

I see you went all-in for the bunny shot. Modern telephoto lenses have fantastic stabilisation, as long as they are used in their native system

[@charliejg]

I am so glad to see that you don't have the top button of that shirt fastened in this video! It looks so much more comfortable. That slow motion hair was pretty epic. Have a rockin' Monday!

[@EoraTed]

Like your style 😄 ...would love to see your review on the Neewer NW-ETZ Pro (Same but different I suppose)

[@garfieldirwin]

My impression with the Megadap ETZ21 non-pro version is the processor isn't fast enough to process/pass through the signals between the camera and lens to enable adapted lenses to "keep up" with demanding dynamic movement. e.g. the adapter could not AF the Sony 200-600 while zooming unless you zoomed glacially slow. I think all the adapter needs is a faster processor, but I surmise that may create space/power/cost challenges. From what I understand the Pro version doesn't provide any improvements either -- it appears to use the same chip.

[@stefistefistef]

Im actually thinking about getting it for my z6 ii but im scared it wouldn't be able to follow focus bride and groom walking towards me, especially in some backlight or sunset... I guess I'll have to buy it to try it and then hope I'll be able to sell it.

[@9ramthebuffs9]

we take notes. No need to remember specs from previous episodes.

[@iamionscat9035]

At 9:50 I think you had Toneh in the background, as you state, but also bokeh in the foreground. You have achieved both states at once!

[@a_lucientes]

Some lovely shots.

[@Stop-All-War]

My dude lookin like a Spanish bartender..Sony E to Z.. means I can now use the Sigma contemporary & Sigma Sport 👌🏼

[@phynx2006]

Butterflies, Bees and Bunny's all perfect for the crippler 🤘😋

[@ml.2770]

Panasonic "Pulsin' in the Background" af tech in that ring.

[@borlach321]

Interestingly, in this comparison I like the Nikon files better. Your face looks more red and the colors more saturated on the Sony with the same lens. I can't really comment on the IBIS as it seems pretty good on both. What is really strange is the colors on the street look completely different. Did you notice this? On the Sony the road looks almost silver, while on the Nikon is looks like a typical street. No idea what the reason for this is. Let me know what you think please. Thank you.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Is "more red" really better? His nose is already very red.

[@emonty62]

Title should be: pros and bitcoins 😂

[@mikecanzoneri2725]

impressive, man! is this the gold standard adapter or are there others out there that might function better and give better stabe?

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

Very nice content buddy, may you please suggest me something the other way around as well? I have a sony a6600 apsc and I use to shoot film back in days on nikon, so I hot many nikon manual lens and few af nikon like my rocking 10.5 f 2.8. May you please suggest me something for my need either af/af either mf/af adaptors that allows nikon lens on sony apsc amount and use the af on the sony emount ( I got a manual adaptor and it works quite OK mmbut honestly I end up leaving the nikon lens at home even my glorious noct from 1970 just because it's impractical in most scenarios nowadays. Rock on 🤘!

[@thebentzenable]

Excellent episode 📸👍👍

[@skyrunr]

I had the battery drain issue, just drop your battery, I keep them on the charger anyway. If you use Lightroom you have to shoot RAW (not JPG or HEIF) to profile the lens. You also lose weather sealing. I think they could fix these things. Megadap wouldn't even support my new bricked adapter (had updated it twice before) because I bought it on Ebay. Be sure to read their care and handling instructions. (mount to camera before lens, remove lens before the adapter.) I wish they'd let us trade up to the Pro USB-C version. Neewer makes a cheaper adapter that is pretty good. Having trouble updating the firmware on my copy, waiting for support.

[@MTBD80]

Great bunny shots!

[@crapmalls]

Megadap: Zeiss sells but who's buying?

[@thedanitone]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@RegularGuysOutdoors]

What'dya mean I don't have enough tonys?...I stop down when I have to

[@AprilClayton]

Cinematic bunny footage has inspired me to move on from squirrels as a subject.

[@digtalfear1177]

I’m really curious to try this adapter at some point! But I can’t really justify the $250 for the few Sony E mount lenses I have. I hope one day the LA-EA5 works with this thing, I have more A mount glass than E mount glass lol

[@bradl2636]

I just bought another VF Voigtlander APO for Nikon F. Who’s Sony..??? What’s E mount? Weasel nipple detect is the only AF feature that matters by the way.

[@Alpha_Sh0ts]

I got it and it works fine. I can use my Sony E Mount lenses and have the advanced features of a Nikon Z8. I still use it with the Sony 200-600mm and the Samyang 35-150mm. It's also a version EF Mount to Nikon Z available

[@overlanderuk5969]

I’m just about to purchase a z8 great to hear the samyang works with the megadap😊

[@RandumbTech]

To get the most out of your Nikon, you have to use Nikon glass. I did similar tests of the Megadap adapter on my channel and found on the newer Sony lenses, there is simply too much uncorrected distortion that is practically impossible to fix in post (video only). Plus the AF/Stabe do not perform nearly as well as native Nikon lenses.

[@chuckhatcher5073]

Of course that depends on which “most” you want to get. The Z lenses are generally great lenses from a technical perspective. But if you are looking for the most compact, or most economical, or most vintage-like rendering, or most tactile controls, or most traditional build quality, other lenses may win.

[@Tek1014media]

Just checked out your video! And I subscribed .Good stuff man

[@rtbarker]

Don't sleep on the A-mount lenses. There's a Zeiss 85mm t1.4 A-mount Sony lens worth a try that "might" autofocus with the LA-EA5 and the magadap.

[@boundaryscience]

I have tried. It does not. Maybe with the LAEA4.

[@williampetry]

We demand a Z mount to Samsung NX mount so that we can use Z mount lenses on the superior NX1, NX500 etc. Get back with me when that happens.

[@trym2121]

I'll wait for dragon to come out of hibernation first

[@SMGJohn]

Why not Canon EF to NX with autofocus?

[@WilliamTaylor-h4r]

If you open the service manual, there is room for two 24v peltiers on the lens and cpu. This so you keep the 960fps going and put the batties in your pocket. The best batteries are 3s 2k mah squirt gun batteries, called terantes, 65$ bucks US for 10, they have a storage charge of 33%, and no cutoff, but they weigh 55 grams, so easy for a looty belt. Just put the belt down and magic lantern the Sony oled 444 60 12bit yaw _yaeW_

[@alphajam1]

With the Nikon Z mount being so large you can adapt almost any lens.

[@JJARCHIE]

Its mostly the depth between sensor and mount / flange that is the main issue rather than diameter

[@POVwithRC]

Yeah we know. ​@@JJARCHIE

[@alphajam1]

@@JJARCHIE The sensor has such shallow depth because of the mount. So this is why you have more options with the Z mount.

[@JJARCHIE]

@@alphajam1 fair ,but what i meant is that it doesnt need to be "large" , it just has to be shallow.

[@alphajam1]

@@JJARCHIE it's also better to have a wider mount for IBIS as it may evolve more, futureproofing the mount system. It may as allow better lens designs.

[@joshhoe]

Just had a thought watching this brushing my teeth. One day when the AI overlords decide that there’s no more need for frivolities such as photography, Kasey will make his last video, and in the last sentence he will turn to the camera and say:”there’s no such thing as the perfect camera” - cuts to black

[@keithnisbet]

BTW that was a beautiful butterfly on your video. I've not seen it before. Any ID on it?

[@PJ-om2wq]

So, we can put just about any lens on a Nikon body, except an actual Nikon AF-D lens 🙄

[@MB-dq2gz]

You can adapt it just forget about the screwy focus motor techniques

[@PJ-om2wq]

@@MB-dq2gz there's nothing wrong with screw focus lenses. They work fine with my D780. Nikon just couldn't be bothered to make a proper adapter.

[@MB-dq2gz]

@@PJ-om2wq True you can still use them without AF. No internal focus motor lens adapters on the market to support it. As large as the FTZ adapter is you would think it would.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

You can put Nikon AF-D lenses on Sony cameras with autofocus using LA-FE2 (photos only, video not supported)

[@Bayonet1809]

@@shang-hsienyang1284 True, I wonder how stacking that adapter with the one in this video would work.

[@WorldMoneyWins]

Megadap has solved all of life's problems. This is Nobel Prize type of invention. Edison can suck it!

[@canadianwatchguy6768]

You’ll want to try the Techart adapter… supposedly much better than the megadap

[@cameraconspiracies]

In what way?

[@canadianwatchguy6768]

@@cameraconspiracies I’m focused on stills, so I haven’t put much research into how it performs for video, but the feedback on the Techart Gen2 adapter for stills has been positive. The company has provided firmware updates, and AF for stills looks like it works well (I have an M-Z adapter arriving later this week for my Zf to use with the 28mm Thypoch Simera f1.4). I’ve heard that the Megadap M to Z adapters are regularly becoming bricked and the company has gone radio-silent.

[@rogeryoung3587]

Batteries don't drain if they're not in the camera - maybe that's a solution to the possible Megadap issue.

[@mnicaisse]

Why everyone late to the magadap party😂😂😂😂. Sony/ Sigma makes best looking lens.🎉

[@OrrinLepp]

I just checked mine. Been on for 3 days. No drain

[@iamionscat9035]

The active stab looks worse than without it. You even note it at the bottom that it's very jittery.

[@pohmetable]

sir how about the oss on the sony lens, is it work on z apsc body? i have z50ii body (have no IBIS). so i want use sony 16-35mm za oss. does the oss from that lens work on my z50 body?

[@cameraconspiracies]

It should. It only works bad if IBIS is on, and you don't have IBIS so it should be ok.

[@boby9397]

one of your best looking videos 👍 That lamp in the back doesn't even seem gimmicky.

[@DieHardEddieEdwards]

The 20mm 1.8 S is heavy? It’s 500g.

[@cameraconspiracies]

Yes, that's a heavy setup for vlogging extended on a tripod with one hand.

[@Windsurfingaddict]

Wow you said something nice and positive, eventually 🤣🤣🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@LIGHTHUNTER.D]

By god he did it

[@keithnisbet]

It makes no logical sense that an adaptor would drain the battery if the camera is OFF. probably someone had mistakenly not properly powered down their camera or it had a faulty switch. Now its become an urban photo legend. I'm sure there's no fault with the adapter.

[@munkmegtube]

When you use this adapter, You need to turn zf body stabilization off and use only sony LEN Stabilization. It works great.

[@andyxmunoz]

Are we getting 3D POP with the NIKON?!?!?! 😳😳😳😳

[@SP-ll8nv]

Great video. I am not a videographer: I am a humble photographer who has not yet seen interesting cats or monkeys in my shots, but enjoy you content and honest reviews. I have observed a "warpiness" in the Nikon Z videos you make when outside walking but I have not heard you mention it ( I do not know if I missed it) I find it pretty bad.

[@dolex161]

When shilling is acceptable: some company democratizes an otherwise locked market ❤

[@ronnyspanneveld8110]

MEGADEATH YEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... oh dep.

[@bestcameralens]

Do you know that KZbin has a music library free to use? Even Gerald Undone use the his end music from there.

[@cameraconspiracies]

I make all the music for my channel vegetablepolice.bandcamp.com/

[@UKHeritageRailways]

I've never found anything that I would want to use in the YT library. Epidemic Sound is my choice and I get 24bit 48k wav files with stems that can be remixed, not crappy mp3s.

well if red cameras now get the nikon mount ... and if then i could adapt all my sony lenses i would consider getting a little red camera maybe

[@ekjellgren]

I'll give you a Toneh-coin.

[@radiozelaza]

Megadap was invented by a guy called Dave Mustache

[@evanthecameraman]

02:38 That's what she said.

[@gelatosamurai]

Gold!

[@jaysway2346]

Camera Conspiracies 240fps frogger is the best.

[@amermeleitor]

But what about photography? 😢

[@abavariannormiepleb9470]

Could you do an Adapter comparison adapting EF (or anything) to L-Mount to help Panasonic a bit? (With focus on those that claim AFS and even AFC capabilities)

[@nicolaiecostel]

O you could just .. you know ... take the battery out of the camera :))

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Number of $1000+ lenses mentioned= 5

[@34136TS]

Thee Nikon pops more, no idea why 😂

[@petercofrancesco9812]

Nikon witch craft exposes you face nicely lifting the shadows but doesn't effect the rest of the image. Unfortunate the stab isn't as good a native lens.

[@gigafish2x077]

Hmmm, no focus testing..., hmmm.

[@rotwangg]

can you dogpile metabones on it to make unholy canon -> nikon ?

[@nicedward7544]

I'm surprised he didn't try it.... He may not have an ef-e AF adapter.

[@benjaminkotenberg1118]

Isn't it wild how while using manual focus you're able to use the shutter button to quickly go back into autofocus but it doesn't work with native Z lenses. Stupid nikon.

[@cwills75]

Nikon Z cameras allow full-time manual focus whenever you turn the lens ring. You can instantly get back to AF by tapping your shutter release button, or preferably using BBF. It negates even needing stupid manual/AF "modes".

[@benjaminkotenberg1118]

@@cwills75 Doesn't work while you're recording video on a ZF though. Seems to be a firmware issue. Works with Sony lenses but not with native Z mount lenses.

[@velvetvideo]

Toneh Buneh

[@ftlbaby]

I got animal eye detect OH BOYYYY!

[@sotocine99]

Megadeath!

[@ferdinandbardamu3945]

So if you misplace your USB firmware update thing you’re mega-dapped in the ass?

[@cwills75]

The Pro version he has now updates in-camera on Nikon bodies like any other lens/camera update. You throw the firmware file on CF/SD card and update that way.

[@chingo3625]

Only stupid guys will use Megadap to get Sony lenses on Nikon cameras. Stick with Sony bodies that are on par with Nikon. Don't carry another gadget along for nothing.

[@OrrinLepp]

My last sunset I posted I'm using a Sony 70-350 with Megadap on my z6ii

[@SMGJohn]

Canon with magic lantern next?

[@LadySalemRaven]

question is why does anyone want to shoot thru sony glass?

[@sidburn2385]

You’ve done better 😅👍

[@drchtct]

don't ask this adapter what it does to your camera when it rains

[@LM42]

Prefer nikon

[@greysuit17]

Nikon has been obsolete for a long time

[@chromaticvisuelle]

lol no

[@greysuit17]

@@chromaticvisuelle they’re basically Sony’s beta testing department.

[@MTBD80]

Your brain has been obsolete for a long time.

[@ChadMoiMedia]

I switched to Nikon z8 after 18 years with Sony. Does that hurt your feelings?

[@greysuit17]

@@ChadMoiMedia no but it’s funny

[@chingo3625]

Megadap is a piece of shit few years ago, slow and not even in AF as it claims. The new one may be better due to the smaller chip but the motor drives that the AF may not. Don't waste your money for so claimed functionality.

[@Kxng5Jeevy]

Things have changed my friends, naturally it would improve over the years...

[@mnicaisse]

The battery do drain

[@cwills75]

They fixed that months ago with a firmware update. If you have one of these update your firmware. Myself and numerous others have posted here and elsewhere the battery drain issue has been fixed.