Transform Your Nikon Z Experience with Canon EF Lenses and Megadap EFTZ21

[@MLee-vcrr]

Bobby I just bought the Techart version of a EF-Z mount adapter for the Nikon Zf. The answer to your question is, yes! I have a ton of Sigma EF Art glass as well as native Canon L glass. Wish I knew Megadap was working on this, especially for the control ring feature. I have the Megadap Sony E to Z mount and it exceeded my expectations, works fantastic.

[@btonelli]

Yes the Sony To Nikon adapter is fantastic. Yeah release was tonight or today for Megadap. The control ring and function button definitely adds to the adapter. If you get a chance try it out in the future

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

@@btonelli I've had good and bad with that adapter. Mostly it's fine, focus is slower, of course. The other shortcomings is that the camera wouldn't apply lens corrections, and some lenses will show heavy distortions and vignetting. And your raw software may also have problems with that combination not being able to apply corrections. But sometimes the adapter goes totally nuts. I had an occasion when a lens started hunting like crazy, I also had the camera freezing, and just today, the lens would quietly neither focus, nor report correct aperture and you may not notice until later. Usually to fix those problems requires either power cycling or removing the battery. And sometimes, Megadap firmware would break compatibility with lenses that worked before. Right now the latest firmware is broken, I sent email to customer service with no response from them. Fortunately, I found a previous firmware version works despite having some other bugs.

[@btonelli]

@@ElementaryWatson-123 then this one may be better as it does correct for vignetting etc

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

@@btonelli I don't know how it does, because it must pretend to be something the camera has profiles for. Nikon cameras don't have Canon profiles, only for F- and Z-mount lenses. Adapter may report some G lens, but that profile will probably be wrong for EF lens.

[@btonelli]

@@ElementaryWatson-123 not sure. Perhaps they have some built in profiles they use. Will ask them to find out more

[@muhdisa4935]

Definitely a nice addition since those in the cinema world might have Cine EF lenses, it just opens up more possibilities for people to get a certain look they want on their favourite camera body.

[@btonelli]

Good to hear!

[@100sryoung]

Bobby I have over $22,000 in EF Lenses, of course this adapter would be great, thank you for the review. Is there a market for this? YES!!!!!!

[@btonelli]

👍👍 Thanks for watching!

[@johnrpittenger]

Yes its a good idea. More people need to know about this

[@btonelli]

Good to know

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

If you buy EF lens you can use them on any mirrorless system you want. There is even a adapter that let's you use Sony E-Mount lens on Nikon Z cameras.

[@btonelli]

Yes I’m using the Sony e mount adapter from Megadap to film this review actually :)

[@papafrita96]

@@btonelli I'd love to see you discuss that Sony E adapter from Megadap as well. I've heard people complain about the build quality on it and it's giving me pause to buy it. This was a great video!

[@curlyvalentine9862]

Yes, yes, yes! - that Nikon Z is top IQ for stills and video right now - absolutely will buy this adaptor. Plus, I'm mostly landscapes, grabshots, etc. Likely no problem with focus speed.

[@steevewhitehead1416]

Yes for sure.

[@michaelreaves6212]

I shoot both F mount and EF mount, also have an EOS R which is a bit of a disappointment. When i do get a Z mount body, i will absolutely pick one of these, my fav lens is the Canon 135 f/2 L, would love to use that on Nikon since I love Nikon bodies more than Canon!

[@btonelli]

Nice! That’s an awesome lens that sometimes doesn’t get as much love as it deserves

[@Clownsareus]

A great idea , I will be buying for the Efs soon

[@btonelli]

Enjoy!

[@estherdeborah638]

How would you compare this Megadap EFTZ21 adapter with the Fringer EF to Z adapter?

[@btonelli]

Haven’t tried the Fringer to compare.

[@TihoVo]

Having a Z6 i find this adapter interesting since nikon doesnt have a 16-35mm 2.8. Would like to try that one out on the Z6

[@btonelli]

I don’t know about the Canon version but the Sony works very well on the Z8/9

[@Sunrise017]

Is it possible to adapt Sigma EF lenses by stacking the Sigma MC-21 adapter with the EFTZ21 Pro Sony adapter? Also, would AF-C functionality be retained?

[@livejames9374]

The ftz adapter can’t be any smaller. The flange distance difference of F and Z mount is 30.5mm. That’s the same distance of the mounts on the FTZ.

[@btonelli]

I’ve heard this but believe they can get a bit smaller. Perhaps not in length but definitely in overall size. I remember years back many said Sony wouldn’t be able to do 1.2 aperture lenses due to the limitations of mount size. Guess that theory didn’t hold :)

[@livejames9374]

@@btonelli Sony says theoretically a 0.63 aperture lens is possible on e mount.

[@wilsonsantos384]

Question, Sigma EF mount will work with this adapter?

[@btonelli]

It should

[@bubuli]

Fringer EF to Z adapter as been available already for a while now and it is a solid product. I bought EF TS-E L lenses to use them on Nikon Z9 because there are no true mirrorless T/S options and Canon's T/S lenses are better than Nikon's operation-wise (except for the 19mm PC-E). so there's definitely a market for it...but not as mainstream.

[@btonelli]

Gotcha. I was thinking yes for particular cases but not as mainstream as let’s say M to Z to even E mount to Z

[@willmorgan9165]

How is this for video?

[@btonelli]

Depends on the lens. It’s good but if it’s a slower lens there will be a bit of lag

[@PaulWhite-zn9xx]

Bobby. I think there is a definite market, I’ve been a Canon user for decades and so have a number of Canon EF lenses. I use the lenses with adapter on my R6ii and R7. I’m very happy with the lenses but have become increasingly disappointed with the bodies, The R6ii really needs more megapixels and the R7 desperately needs an upgrade in multiple areas. The R5ii addresses some of the problems but is expensive and there is a supply issue. I’m on the verge of buying a Z8 therefore. Knowing I can use my stock of EF lenses is going to finalise my choice.

[@bianx817]

I picked up a different brand- the 7artisans I believe- for EF to Z. Like you, I absolutely love my 50mm 1.4 EF lens but didn’t love any of the newer canon bodies and got the Nikon ZF instead. I did notice though a very slight difference in the subject pop when the lens is mounted on the 5Dmkiii compared to the ZF with the adapter. Do you notice this with the megadap? Have you done side by side comparisons? I’m wondering if it’s the sensor of the camera or the adapter since I used the exact same lens on both bodies.

[@btonelli]

I don’t notice this but it could be due to camera corrections inside that take away from the look Vs the adapter itself

[@whynospoon]

can someone at megadap make a AFD-Z mount adapter so that i can use AF on my old AFD lenses on Z-mount bodies?

[@btonelli]

Agree. Would be good if they do that

[@wawawafreedom9615]

they are doing it!

[@btonelli]

@@wawawafreedom9615 who is?

[@laranitasantana]

How about attaching my Canon EF-S lens, not EF. would work with this adapter ?

[@btonelli]

No. Only EF

[@JgHobley]

Great product

[@btonelli]

Indeed. Solid release from Megadap

[@lindacunningham3005]

Thank you! I'm a Nikon shooter, but I love that Canon 100-500 RF lens (the Z 100-400, which I have, falls 100mm short). This will work with the RF lenses too, right??? I've liked and subscribed. Again, thank you!

[@btonelli]

Hi. Thanks for watching. This only works with EF lenses. No RF mount yet

[@lindacunningham3005]

@@btonelli, thank you for letting me know!

[@dakotaxu4792]

I see you did your eyebrows……or maybe it’s the optical illusion caused by the magnified chromatic aberration from the unholy Union of the Canon 50mm f1.2 to the Nikon Z body via the adapter…… but nevertheless this is actually your most smile-inducing video. And why is that Bobby? Because Nikon seriously messed up so bad (at least in my books) by making their Z 50mm f1.2 so huge that I refuse to walk around with that phallu …. I mean cannon (no pun intended) strapped (😂) to my Nikon Z9 body as a daily combo. Of course I knew about the adapter and it’s usefulness with the Canon lenses, but it took THIS video to seal the deal for me. You have my gratitude……. I’m getting the 50mm f1.2 and the adapter….. and then I’m building a statue of your likeness in front of my house for the townspeople to worship.

[@btonelli]

lol!! Eyebrows are all CA enhanced by the 50 1.2 haha. Yes we are all looking forward to a second version of the 50mm f1.2 that keeps us from achieving Schwarzenegger biceps. With that said since I still use that lens, may the statue in front of your house have enhanced arm muscles to showcase the mastery of the Z 50mm f1.2 lens I use

[@Slipsch]

I know this has nothing to do with this video, but I can't wait for you to test our the Pyxis camera and visit your friend again who's a RED certified DP and see their thoughts on it.

[@btonelli]

Actually would like to try it. Not sure if any are available for review yet though

[@Stop-All-War]

A used Canon 16-35mm f4, high resolution lens & affordable..

[@btonelli]

👍👍

[@jackymo820]

nikon body needs super wide lenses

[@btonelli]

True. Not much for Z mount yet

[@stmsaiya]

For sure yes someone had canon dslr but try to upgrade to r5 or r6ii but dint because it is to expensive and r8 it is like scam no image stabilization and to pricey then he end buying nikon z5 😅😅 with this adapter that is the only reason to buying a adapter otherwise if the person had enough to buy z6iii or any canon or sony won't be buying the adapter

[@m0nztam0nk]

Isnt this quite misleading? The e-mount adapter hardly hits any moving subjects with e-mount glass or has that changed? Its perfect for still sitting static stuff but horrible when thing move towards or away frommthe camera…not talking sports, more like children and from what ive seen its pretty useless in such scenarios. I would never call that „clos to z-glass“ performance

[@btonelli]

Actually it’s nails moving subjects just like native. It’s actually very good. If you want to see it with dogs moving around. Check out my friend “TheLostKuma” on Instagram. He was using my Z8 with the adapter and a Sony GM lens with his dogs. He feels it’s as good or better than the FX3. instagram.com/reel/C58oRk7PLCr/?igsh=OWVnb21jd2hrNWIy

[@m0nztam0nk]

@@btonelli thanks for the link. All other tests showed hitrates around 10% so i was confused what to make of it!

[@btonelli]

@@m0nztam0nk that could have been the first version. The second one is the Pro that I’m using is awesome

[@m0nztam0nk]

I just checked it. Is this a joke? Thats no test? Showing it can do the box doesnt say anything about sharpness in the final image. Now im even more suspicious… no test on KZbin or insta has shown this with eye-af and a hitrate of more then 20% for people moving gently towards the camera. I still doubt this is changed as of today.

[@btonelli]

@@m0nztam0nk perhaps you don’t want to believe. That’s fine. There is 5 minutes of me talking to camera, moving around, forward and backwards using it the entire time. another test with dogs and you still have doubts. A still photo doesn’t show anything. I could have a 5 percent hit rate and get one sharp photo. Reality is I’m using it, I see the results. I have no financial interest if someone gets or not. Just speaking about my experiences and others who tried it

[@photographydiscourse1185]

If nothing else this adapter highlights the fact the Z mount is the best mount in the business - with the potential to adapt any lens from any system that currently exists - due to its wide throat diameter and its industry shortest flange distance. Currently, we can adapt Sony E mount, Fuji X mount, Leica M mount, and Canon EF mount - all to Z. So that means the Z camera is all of those other systems in addition to mounting the Z mount lenses which in themselves are top of class and in many instances the best in the market. Of course as far as lens design goes in the future the Z mount unlocks possibilities that just won't be possible with the Sony E mount for example - this is physics not an opinion. As far as the topic of this video, if an RF to Z adapter comes out and it works natively, Canon may not sell bodies anymore lol. Of course, I am being facetious, but in every joke there is a kernel of truth. -PD

[@btonelli]

Yes the Z mount is taking over what the E mount was a few years ago. It’s great to see this adaptation but also credit to Nikon for enhancing their cameras to make them more desirable. For a while the go to after Sony is Canon but we are seeing a shift. I would love to see an RF to Z haha that would be great!

[@photographydiscourse1185]

@@btonelli Hi Bobby. Thanks for the reply. It would be great to see an RF to Z adaptor indeed although likely not so good for Canon. With Nikon's ownership of RED who already licenses the RF mount, it will indeed be interesting to see what happens going forward. And, I agree with much of what you say Bobby, and generally I want to preface the rest of this comment with the following statement. I think you generally put out decent information and that you are intellectually honest, and I like your channel - so the following is NOT an attack, yet I feel it needs to be said. I do not concur with your statement that Nikon is becoming 'go to' AFTER Sony. Not because this is not correct, which I think it is - clearly Nikon is edging out Canon as of late - that is not even disputable, but this statement gives the false impression that Sony is still somehow the best. Objectively, Nikon is the go to at this point. Probably not subjectively to all the shills, but facts are facts... The one exception is possibly the A9III - but ONLY for fast action and even then the Z8/9 keep up well enough for any professional application without the compromised DR - which there factually is. I know you did a review and said the A9III it was 'good enough' for general shooting - and you are correct - it is 'good enough' to the extent that APS-C is good enough because that is an equivalent DR. As you know, Nikon now own RED which has a global shutter than does a bonafide 17 stops of DR - this crushes the Sony sensor by any objective measure and does two more things: 1) It won't be long until Nikon takes advantage of RED tech - this and other techs that RED has, and 2) this notion that Nikon is (and has been) somehow dependent on Sony for sensors - to the extent that was true (which for those in the know it wasn't) - is also over as of now. Take any other objective criteria: Build quality, ergonomics, RAW files, IBIS, lenses that do not focus breath due to a substandard mount etc. etc. and it is clear to see that Nikon is the go to camera over Sony. Nikon is even caught up on AF and in some instances better than Sony - check Steve Perry for confirmation. Sony has one thing left - third party lenses and Nikon is now allowing for that as well. I only say all of this because for way too long KZbinrs have been supported by Sony (maybe not paid - but taken on vacations and given gear and promoted) and have given the general audience this impression that Sony reigns supreme and all else is bad - they especially targeted Nikon for the last 5+ years - making false and damaging claims like Nikon is going out of business - making the uninformed public reticent to buy into Nikon - this was a grave disservice to Nikon, but also the industry at large as Nikon is, and has proven again to be, a great innovator of photography equipment. Now the tables have turned and Nikon is showing the way. It is ridiculous to even consider an A9III (for $6500!!!) when the Z8 which does everything better than the A9III except 120 FPS for $3700 - just ridiculous - anyone who says otherwise is a Sony shill - facts are facts. Sure if you work for the AP and they give you an A9III to shoot pro sports that makes sense (mainly because you didn't have to pay for it yourself) but for any other shooter or any genre the A9III over a Z8 is pure foolishness and a waste of money that could be spent on Nikon's line of much superior telephoto lenses. In general, I think you have been fair to Nikon (and other non-Sony brands) over the years and that has been appreciated, but many of your peers are now exposing themselves as shills, and the general public should be given objective information - I think people are starting to see through the veil of Sony superiority. Ironically, Sony is in trouble in the long run - their substandard E mount which is objectively an APS-C mount jury rigged to FF will become more and more of a bottle neck as Nikon and Canon continue to create more innovative glass going forward that will not be possible on E mount without gimmicks like 'focus breathing compensation' which literally is a loss of focal length so not a real solution at all - anyone can just zoom in to avoid breathing but I for one want the focal length I paid for. I wonder how long they will continue to shove a square peg through a circular whole (so to speak) with the E mount. Just want to be sure we all set the record straight, and stick to the facts. Thanks again for all you do and for your intellectual integrity! -PD

[@vipEmpire_]

I would be happy to be proven wrong but I believe that even though Z mount does indeed have a shorter flange distance than RF mount, the difference in flange width is not great enough for an adapter to be physically possible.

[@alwynsmit3546]

As long as Canon AF works as well as it does, they'll sell bodies.

[@btonelli]

@@alwynsmit3546 true