Nikon F to Sony E Adapters TESTED - (Autofocus, Metering and VR)

[@mrdev9843]

Steph's expression at 0:05 is priceless as Mr clumsy wacks the device into his precious table top.

[@jifijifi]

Matt, any update info for 2020 on new devices like these adapters?

[@AR-ko2wp]

Yes please!

[@JonathanLifeisForLiving]

@@AR-ko2wp me too

[@secarr09]

Me three!! AR 7 IV

[@juanramonherreraarteaga3807]

Me four . Sony A7RIV

[@jlingo3]

me 5

[@robertgrenader858]

This is encouraging, providing another check mark for Nikon shooters contemplating moving to a Sony platform

[@RobertWydro]

I bought a Commlite about 6 months ago and have been very impressed with the performance on my A6500. I do not use any Nikon lenses over 200mm since I find it does have problems focusing.

[@Enigma8750]

Thanks for the updated edition of the F to E mount. I watched your 2015 review of the first Commlite review and now Version 6 seems to be night and day in comparison. Thanks for the professional style of the review and not no head bashing format is not too little or too hard but just the facts. Great show.

[@darthgzuz]

Any chance u tried Tamron n Sigma Nikon mount lenses with adapters?

[@daxshell242]

i wish i had your sense of optimism.

[@alfa170d]

What I am really interested to know is how well does it video follow focus, how well and smooth is it, would love to see you make a video of that.

[@cherifshawky4846]

would like to see an update with a7iii and some tamron and sigma glass to.I know sigma and tamron are going to start making lens in the e mount and a good adapter would be more coast effective than having the mounts switched or re buying lens's.

[@OlderWomenRock]

Thanks so much 🙏 Wonderful . Exactly what I was looking into . Just bought a A7 Sony . Own a few Nikon Lenses .

[@kateo4052]

Older Women Rock which mount did you go to?

[@tanzilmahmud6878]

How was the autofocus work you think ?

[@ernest4483]

Another great content review Matt, on these adapters are they usable on 3rd party lenses like Tamron, Sigma and Tokina Nikon mount

[@NellysaintsSROP]

I have an idea for a new video. Test which one works with lens Vr and test out 3rd party lenses i.e. Sigma and tamron (nikon mounts) That would help us a lot on which one to buy

[@cathyann1601]

I agree. In addition, I'd like to see adapters for using my Nikon/Sigma/Tamron lenses on the Fujifilm cameras so I be able to use AF.

[@RealRaynedance]

I second this. My Tamron 24-70 is my most used lens.

[@othmanahmad1000]

Yes !!!! please ! been looking for a test on Tamron 70-200 g2 !

[@mattgranger]

It will vary lens by lens, let alone manufacturer. The different adapters list out dozens and they work differently with different lenses (some contrast, others phase etc), so I cannot test all. So I hope the 24-70 70-200 and 85mm are of broad use.

[@mikeblack_pw]

I have a couple FF Nikon's and a Sony a6300 for $hits and giggles. Just got the Commlite Pro adapter. My 24-70 VR and Tamron 45VC both work on the a6300. That said I've heard that it may not play well with Sony's with IBIS.

[@usameari]

i had a basketball game shooting via sonya a7iii + viltrox nf-e1 adapter + nikon 70 200 f 2.8 lens. results was super good. but i had to shoot all photos on single shot mode. cause i cannot find how to track focusing. it's tracking focus but when i press shutter release button it stops tracikng and locking focus. while basketball player running on hi+ mode first and second photo is on focus, others are out of focus...is there anyone hwo knows about this issue? thank you so much..

[@ChuloRob617]

This video was super helpful to me...I am a Nikon DSLR guy and am about to go Sony Mirrorless and was cringing about losing some of my lenses.

[@timgrist9649]

The hunting and slow focus performance reminds me of the early Metabones adaptors using Canon lenses on Sony bodies.

[@temporalpassage]

Do they work on AF-C mode where Phase Detection is used as opposed to the Contrast Detect in AF-S mode?

[@teleking58]

I bought the manual adapter a few years back for my Nikon lenses on my A6000 because the auto-focus units were far more expensive the performance wasn't very good. Good to see they now have useable performance for auto-focus and metering functions. I may have to get one. :-)

[@rottenapples14]

Can I use Tamron Nikon lenses with these adapters?

[@Film_Fog]

Matt, good review; but honestly seeing the camera hunt back and forth to get focus lock of a high contrast static target in perfect lighting just makes me feel adapters would be BS in real world situations. QED: Go native glass or go home.

[@smdvisionphotography]

I guess go home since there's no native 200MM F/2 for Sony.

[@SCVis]

You should have a look at the Viltrox NF-E1 for Nikon glass as it's £129 compared to £320. I have it and it performs decent on the Nikkor 24-70 but in certain situations it really does hunt for the subject

[@ConstantinCabiniuc]

Hi! Any chance for an update video? Thank you!

[@alexizsourentaaca1728]

Have you tried this with the Sigma art lenses Nikon Mounts?

[@MaxPhotoGraphic]

thanx 4 the content Mates, hi in this 5 years did something changed? I love my nikon 10.5 as well as my sony a6600, bach in time i've boght an adaptor manual, is something changed now? did 5 years happen to be usefull in creating an efficient autofocus adapter from nikon lens to sony e-mount? Thanx again, Max

[@JimAustin1]

Hey, Matt, did you do multiple trials, or only what we saw on the video? I still would expect them to behave more or less identically--note that on the Vello, at least, the latest firmware is V6, just like on the Commlite. So, we need to rule out the possibility that the differences you saw were just random variation. Thanks.

[@lhd7105]

Matt please try updating all three adapters to the latest firmware. Also instead of testing only AF-S (or what Sony calls AF-S) could you also test AF-C? The reason being, if I am focusing on the eyes the subject may move around a bit (toward or away from me). Also, a big point of using Nikon lenses on Sony is to do videos better, can you test how well subjects are in focus with video footages? Could you also test with the cheapest A7iii camera? Other cameras are a bit out of budget unless we rent.

[@ettoretit8]

Do the autofocus work on videos with any of there lenses?

[@AQHackAQ]

@@ettoretit8 I have the commlite and a 50mm f/1.4 G. AF when recording video does not work at all. Latest firmware V08

[@jordancook1668]

I would have liked to see how the autofocus speed compared to a Sony lens, and also maybe the Nikons on a Nikon body.

[@juancarlosviera9574]

Hi Thanks for the video, So which is the first, second and worst adapter in quality? Thanks in advance.

[@godsakes]

By any chanced have you gotten hold of the Monster LA-FE2 adapter? Supposed to support nikon screw drive lenses!!! I never upgraded to the Z system as my favourite portrait lenses were the 105mm & 135mm DC screw drive lenses

[@lamelessness]

Great Video! I am having an AF-D 80-200 lens and I really want my A7II to know the focal length I am using so that the IBIS can be turned on. Do you know if data of the focal length are transferred to the camera such that IBIS can recognize the focal length I am using?

[@marksieving7925]

None of these adapters seem to be available anymore, unless there's a used one on Ebay.

[@pramodjois822]

can i use the Nikon 200-500mm for sony ? i will be using for video is that good ????

[@sblinz]

Hi Matt, do these adapters work on the VR and the aperture controll ??? Thanks a lot

[@tomaszhoroszko3804]

Dziękuję Ci za test. Właśnie tego potrzebowałem.

[@NellysaintsSROP]

Great Timing Matt! I was looking for an update from you on this Nikon f to Sony Bodies. I need an opinion from a person who tested these 3 side by side.

[@marcotp9]

thank you!! I would like to know ..do you have any loss of quality on the photos due to the adaptor?

[@pieromonteverde3169]

Great video Matt. Did you try them with the autofocus point off center as well? I found that the Vello that I own does not work well with zooms off center, even with the A7rIii. It is also terrible in low light. Does work fine with Sigma and Tamron primes.

[@deadmikehun]

Hi, have you tried it with third party lenses as well? I own the Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2, and would like to know your thoughts. Thanks!

[@gabrysgabriukas]

Hi, so what was a conclusion? It is not as fast shooting with sony and nikon lenses with adapter as it would be with original nikon camera but still you can use it on sony?

[@NMalteC]

I'm interested in the Photodiox version. I currently own a "dumb" Metabones adapter. Does the tripod mount shoe come off of the Photodiox adapter? It would be in the way of my Peak Design mount that sits on the camera body.

[@israelbaldago9985]

Hey Matt, thanks for doing this updated review. Not sure if it's an isolated case for me, but a quick search in forums seems otherwise - The Commlite EN-EF-Pro V6 is giving me connection issues, locking up the camera (and lens) and overall performing pretty shakily in the field. I use the Nikon 58 1.4G on it and the unit seems to be locking out, and I need to detach/re-attach the adapter for it to make contact again. Any recommendations on how to get Commlite to return emails etc?

[@fotogorgun8909]

I have a Sigma 85mm art nikon compatible lens, I will buy the Sony A7R II. which adviser do you recommend. ? Commlite ? Fotodiox ? Vello ?

[@thomastuorto9929]

I know this test is old now but have a few questions. To me sounds like the Fotodiox Pro performs the best? , & is there a usb port on the adapter for the firmware upgrades? Thanks for any replies if any.

[@balamohann5869]

How about using Nikon APSC lens on Sony A7R III ? Will there be any reduction in resolution? Appreciate of your responses. Thanks in advance

[@kevinc6316]

Hi Matt quick question, I have m43 Panasonic and I bought focal reducer, but you can not autofocus. I have to do manual focus only with Nikon lenses. Do you know why other brands does not come with autofocus focal reducer for micro 4/3 Panasonic. Thanks

[@JS-wz3km]

What about using Sigma or Tamron F mount Lenses with one of these adapters on an e mount body (a6500)? It looked like you tested only Nikkor lenses. Are the adapters limited to Nikkor? Or which adapters work best with which lens brands?

[@alm7539]

Which adaptor would you recommend for Nikon 200mm f2 on a Sony a9 for sports like American football or Soccer.

[@madmax1412]

Is it possible to update the firmware on these units and if so, how is that done? Or are we stuck with whatever firmware it ships with? I'm wanting to move from a Nikon D90 to a Sony A6400, so keeping my lens for a while will help with initial costs until I migrate to native lens. What about the VILTROX NF-E1 PRO adapter? Thoughts? Would love a 2020 update version of this topic.

[@Mr.Thenula2011]

Dear Matt, is there any adapter fot Nikon F mount lenses to Sony A7R5 E mount body?

[@kyles5258]

Hey Matt! Maybe you tried this off screen but I found typically the adapters work much better and continuous autofocus. It's almost like they switch from contrast to phase. Even though they may not support high speed shooting. Did you find that as well?

[@shawns9070]

Any idea if these are just for Sony systems or are they ones for Micro 4/3 too? I would very much like to try using my Nikon lenses on my Panasonic G7.

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

Hi Matt, I have a Sigma 18-35 f1.8 Nikon F mount lens. I intend to use this lens on my Sony a6500. As I primarily focus on videography, could you kindly name an Nikon F to Sony E adapter with continuous autofocus capability. I'm very stressed here...any help is welcome.

[@wasee6694]

Hi matt, I want to buy Nikon af-p 70-300 f4.5-5.6 E Ed Vr to Sony a6500 which adapter works best for eye af and face detection in videos.

[@twmUX]

Is this single focus mode or did continous work as well? Do they work with Eye detect?

[@smoke362]

Will these work with F mount third party lenses from Tamron or Sigma?

[@TAmovieman]

I'm reading on the internet that they aren't useful with VR lenses, in backlight situations and that they eat a lot of battery. Did you experimented something similar?

[@vijayranjankolluru]

Hi.. wanted to know if Viltrox NF-E1 Nikon F to Sony E Mount Adapter works on sony a7iii body and nikon 200-500 mm lens

[@FerdinandDivinagracia]

Thanks Matt for the awesome review. Is it usable for video works? Also can you test it out on the latest a6400?

[@zlshaan]

I love watching your videos. They have helped me a lot.I have Nikon camera and i purchased Nikon macro lenses .But for video the auto focusing on Nikon is very slow and i have seen good reviews about Sony cameras i was wondering if i buy a Sony camera will my Nikon lenses auto focus would work for videos.Thank you in advance.

[@zone47]

I was wondering about video focus tracking with these adapters...

[@anilrajphotography]

Is it work well?

[@gaskelldave]

- Thanks Matt, any idea where I can get the Vello adapter here in the uk? Do B&H ship to the uk?

[@chimpmunkboy8850]

Thanks for the video Matt! Btw I just bought the photodiox today. Then I notice there seems to be a problem with the nikkor 105 f2.8 😬. Even the company website says not to adapt that lens.

[@davidtheys6000]

Just the video I was look for.. question is it safe for the lenses?

[@fivezeroniner]

if I dont own canon, nikon lenses... IS IT WORTH IT to buy converter and buy canon nikon lenses w/c are cheaper than sony lenses?

[@thefeelingofyugen6156]

I got a macro lens that is FX mount for my Sony A6000 E mount, which adapter do I need?

[@artmaltman]

Thabks for the timely update Matt! Did you use VR on any of the tests? Any comments on that. Thanks very much!

[@kerrybaldino8826]

Thanks for the video! What about VR though? Does that work on an adapter on a Sony?

[@dasuweng]

“I have a tamaron xr diii af 18-200mm 3.5-6.3 (if) macro a14 for nikon. What lens converter should I use for my sony a6500 camera? ”

[@wildlifesnapper1]

Ok, as this is Sony E mount, will these adaptors work with the Sony NEX EA50 video camera?

[@marinavilas9938]

Hello, Do you know if any of those adapters is also compatible with the A7s ii?. Thanks

[@ronitdev5040]

Can we use it for wildlife photography?!

[@anthonyparsons4743]

Hi matt d you know if either the bells or the complete make nikon 1 to Sony adapters aswell I've got a nikon 1 j1 and tlooking too invest in some Sony 35mm,50mm, andv85mmglass

[@GeneWaddle]

It's good to see the adapters are coming along even if they are all the same. 🙂 Thanks, Matt.

[@ricomx29]

to your experience , what would be the best adapter to fit a Nikon 300mm f2.8, AF-S, VR, in order to keep a correct AF-S and even AF-C? thanks for your help ;)

[@AdilRarbaje]

Will the adapter work on my a5100 for a nikon 70-300mm lens?

[@muquietto3764]

Hey, I have a question! How do this adapters stack up when put to the task with pc-e lenses? I have the photodiox pro MKI and it justs crashes my camera. also, when used with my 16 2.8 fish eye, autofocus wont work I'm mostly interested about the PC-E lenses. I love my 24 3.5 and I miss using it

[@kell7195]

Ive got some DX lenses inclueding a 150-500mm Sigma and 11-16mm Tokina id love to be able to use those, thinking of getting an A7iii - any luck?

[@carlossantini]

Hi Matt, could you do a video of the Top 5 lenses of all time with 3D Pop = high micro contrast = dimensionality regarles of mount)?

[@FlankyFrankie]

How about for video follow-focus? I am selling my Nikon D750 to get a Sony A7III specifically for video. I want to know if I need to sell my lenses, too?

[@PhotoAzbuka]

what about focusing on video shooting?

[@hopeforthefuturesg]

I have the 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8 and 85 1.4 all g nikon lenes. What's the best and quickest focus one for sony a7riii

[@tracykowald698]

would you say that an F mount tamron or other 3rd party lens work as well?

[@vbammodawg]

Matt - I am looking to switch from my Nikon D7200/D500 to the Sony A7III. Will these adapters work on the Tamron F-mount lenses as well?

[@j1suj1suftwww]

it will work from wide lenses up to 135mm lenses. Anything beyond that will have some issues regarding the autofucus. Mainly focus breathing and slow focus

[@1209jayt]

Dont do that its not worth it especially if your shooting sports

[@vbammodawg]

@@j1suj1suftwww Thanks for the reply y'all. Yeah. My Tamron G2 lenses didn't adapter well to the A7III. Not that big of a deal. I sold the lenses and will be picking up the 70-200GM or wait until Sigma releases an E-mount telephoto. Thanks y'all.

[@anemitesstudio2493]

Hello I saw there was a problem with adapter/lens combo - Nikon AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED + Fotodiox Nikon to Sony E Mount FUSION adapter - IS THIS FIX?...I just bought a a7R II camera and I saw two photographers, their cameras stopped working ... please, I would like to be sure that that will not happen!!!! /// i have nikon 35mm f2d // nikon 50mm f1.4d / and the 105 macro

[@MichaelAres]

Can it take AF-D lenses?

[@paulchiu]

Any good adapter to fit Otus 85mm onto Sony A7R III, manual or with AF capability? Thanks Matt

[@mrwashur1991]

I’m pretty sure the Otus line is manual. However there is an adapter that moves the entire lens to achieve auto focus. It’s only made for Sony too. You should just buy Sony Zeiss glass as it will have autofocus. If you have the otus you can get the adapter that I mentioned above or just get a dummy adapter as it’s ff to ff. It depends on what your otus mount is as I believe it’s only Nikon f and EF.

[@MrieTech]

is it work with sony a6400 on tamron(nikon) 70-200mm 2.8 G2 lens

[@greydef]

Thanks for the comparison, I’ve been waiting a long time for something like this. It would be good to know however how they perform on older E-mount cameras like the A7S?

[@moealyasini2784]

Could you PLEASE try the 105mm 1.4 And tell us the results in a Comment ??? Plzzzzzz Matt 🙏🏻

[@raymondchan3587]

Can't find any review on the Laina and Monster adapters.

[@SergioArroyoSailing]

this vid is over a year old. Any updates?

[@gewglesux]

Hey you two.... Thanks for the upload! Great Job!!

[@fotografiafantastica]

Hi! Which adapter do you use on Milvus for Sony?

[@antoniodalfonso]

thank you for this educational video! needed this

[@NICOLAS40284]

cool video, i can also change de aperture settings, from the camera to ???

[@AZTEC_ARTS2023]

2024 - Does a Nikon 200-500 mm fit a SONY A7IV with all the functionalities ?

[@leniehulse1621]

I have a sony a6000 and nikon lenses for my Nikon D7000. Would these adapters work. I bought a fotodiox Pro and it is completely useless - its totally manual!!

[@00RedRanger00]

Great video. Can you make video in regards to shooting with video?

[@agm-foto]

that is also my request

[@jasonpalmer2497]

im realy interested now im a a7riv user but only having the 200-600 here in the uk winter dark /dull days i was thinking 300f2.8 which sony dont have nikon f mount would be a lot cheaper a lot of them second hand

[@johnhjic2]

Hi Matt, Another useful video, Two question about these first do you know if the firmware can be updated? and do they use power ie using the yet another drain on the cameras batteries? thanks for all the great work. John

[@jmtubbs1639]

Commlite Firmware updates OK on a6300 and a7ii

[@thegirthquake8574]

I have a sneaking suspicion a lot of the AF hunting could be solved by getting it close in manual, then using auto to double check.

[@xmeda]

Matt, Is there any usable Pentax K -> Sony E mount AF adaptor? Can you test them too? Please .)