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Review Summary
2017-05-21T14:49:46
Works as expected.
alberto v.
2017-03-30T15:27:43
Works well with Canon
David M.
2016-09-20T19:39:12
I have been using the Metabones for the past few months and I can say that I am not a big fan. After a few shots it quits and I have to take it off and readjust and hope it starts again. It seems the pins are not getting a good connection. I am able to use my great lenses but for only a short spurts of time!
Beverly E.
2016-04-14T09:06:51
Unlike other reviews, I'd like to confirm that the metabones mark IV autofocus on zoom lenses above 150mm. I tested this adapter in a Sony A7R II with a Canon 70-200mm f4L (Non-IS), and it performed flawlessly at every stop -day and night.
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Canon EF or EF-S mount lens to Sony E-mount camera
2.6 x 1.2" / 6.60 x 3.05cm
5.3oz / 150.25g
840014164660
Great adapter
By EDISON H.
Unlike other reviews, I'd like to confirm that the metabones mark IV autofocus on zoom lenses above 150mm. I tested this adapter in a Sony A7R II with a Canon 70-200mm f4L (Non-IS), and it performed flawlessly at every stop -day and night.
Works great
By alberto v.
Works as expected.
Electronic aperture, EXIF, image stabilization, autofocus
This Smart Adapter has the following features:
True electronic integration of aperture diaphragm - let camera automatically choose aperture in P or S exposure modes or dial in yourself on the camera body in A or M modes.
Powered by camera body. No external power source required.
Wide open button (opposite of depth-of-field preview function) makes manual focusing easy.
The tripod foot is detachable and compatible with Arca Swiss, Markins, Photo cam ball heads.
High performance 32-bit processor and efficient switched-mode power supply.
Flocking material coating inside the inner hole to reduce the internal reflection.
Enhancement on new MARK IV (MB_EF-E-BT4) vs. old MARK IV (MB_EF-E-BM4):
The inner hole is painted with flocking material coating. This can further reduce the internal reflection.
Supported
EF lenses (see below for list of tested lenses)
EF-S lenses
Image stabilization (IS) lens
Electronic manual focusing (e.g. EF 85/1.2L II and discontinued EF 50/1.0L)
EXIF (focal length, aperture, zoom range)
P, A, S, M exposure modes
Autofocus
Distance and zoom display on VG and FS series camcorders
Auto magnify
Contax N mount lenses modified to Canon EF by Conurus
Contax 645 NAM-1 adapter modified to Canon EF by Conurus
Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses in Canon EF mount
Not supported
Lens correction such as peripheral shading, CA and distortion
Focus confirmation "chip" (e.g. Dandelion)
Stacking another lens mount adapter on top
Lens: Tamron SP 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC
Tested Camera Bodies
A7S (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens) - Smart Adapter with firmware V0.32 or later
A7R (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens)
A7 (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens)
PXW-FS7(autofocus works only in photo mode, but is disabled in movie capture mode) - Smart Adapter with firmware V0.40 or later
NEX-FS700 (autofocus works only in photo mode, but is disabled in movie capture mode)
NEX-FS100 (autofocus works only in photo mode, but is disabled in movie capture mode)
NEX-EA50
NEX-VG900 (Mark IV supports auto "APS-C Size Capture" with EF-S lens)
NEX-VG30
NEX-VG20
NEX-VG10
NEX-7
NEX-6
NEX-5R
NEX-5N
NEX-5
NEX-C3
NEX-3
NEX-A6000
Tested Lenses
The following lenses have been tested for autofocus operation. Minimum firmware version required shown in parenthesis.
Canon EF primes
EF 14/2.8L II USM
EF 24/1.4L II USM
EF 24/2.8 IS USM
EF 35/1.4L USM (Ver.19)
EF 50/1.2L USM
EF 85/1.2L II USM
EF 85/1.8 USM (Ver.18)
EF 100/2.8 USM macro (Ver.17)
EF 135/2L USM (Ver.17)
EF 200/2.8L II USM (Ver.17)
EF 300/2.8L IS USM
Extender EF 1.4x III
Extender EF 2x (mark I)
Canon EF zooms
EF 8-15/4L USM fisheye
EF 17-40/4L USM
EF 20-35/2.8L (Ver.18)
EF 22-55/4-5.6 USM
EF 24-70/2.8L USM II
EF 28-80/3.5-5.6 II (Ver.18)
EF 28-90/4-5.6 III
EF 35-350/3.5-5.6L (Ver.18)
EF 70-200/2.8L IS USM II
EF 70-200/4L USM
EF 70-200/4L IS USM
EF 70-300/4-5.6L IS USM
EF 70-300/4-5.6 IS USM
EF 100-300/5.6 (non-L, not USM, push-pull zoom) (Ver.18)
EF 100-400/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF-S
EF-S 10-22/3.5-4.5 USM
EF-S 17-55/2.8 IS USM
EF-S 17-85/4-5.6 IS USM
EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6
EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS
EF-S 60/2.8 macro USM
Sigma DC
17-70/2.8-4 DC OS HSM (Ver.15)
30/1.4 DC HSM old version (Ver.18)
Tamron
SP 24-70/2.8 Di VC USD A007 (Ver.15)
SP 70-200/2.8 Di VC USD A009 (Ver.31)
Tokina (full frame)
28-80/3.5-5.6 (Ver.18)
Note:
Sigma 17-70/2.8-4 OS HSM may occasionally run into a focus accuracy issue at the telephoto end.
Manual Focus Only
The following lenses have been tested with previous firmware versions with manual focus, aperture control, image stabilization (if applicable) and EXIF support.
Canon EF primes (Manual Focus)
EF 14/2.8L (mark I)
EF 20/2.8 USM
EF 24/1.4L USM (mark I)
EF 24/2.8 (old version, non-IS)
TS-E 24/3.5L
TS-E 45/2.8
EF 50/1.4 USM
EF 50/1.8 II
MP-E 65/2.8 macro
EF 85/1.2L (mark I)
EF 400/5.6L USM
Canon EF zooms (Manual Focus)
EF 24-70/2.8L (mark I)
EF 24-105/4L IS USM
EF 28-70/3.5-4.5 II
EF 35-80/4-5.6.
Contax N modified by Conurus
Vario-Sonnar 17-35/2.8
Vario-Sonnar 24-85/3.5-4.5
Vario-Sonnar 28-80/3.5-5.6
Planar 50/1.4
Planar 85/1.4
Makro-Sonnar 100/2.8 (Ver.21)
NAM-1 adapter
Sigma (full frame)
24-70/2.8 Ex HSM
24-70/2.8 Ex DG HSM
50/1.4 DG HSM (Ver.17)
50/2.8 DG Macro
70-200/2.8 Ex DG Macro HSM 100-300/4
Sigma DC (Manual Focus)
12-24/4.5-5.6 Ex ASPH
17-35/2.8-4 Ex HSM ASPH
18-125/3.5-5.6 DC OS HSM
30/1.4 Ex DC HSM new version (Ver.17).
Tamron (Manual Focus)
18-270/4.5-6.3 VC
SP 28-75/2.8
SP 70-200/2.8 Di LD A001.
Tokina
AT-x PRO 28-70/2.8
Zeiss ZE
ZE Distagon 15/2.8
ZE Distagon 21/2.8
ZE Distagon 35/2
ZE Makro-Planar 50/2
ZE Makro-Planar 100/2
This Smart Adapter is also compatible with fully manual lenses which have no electrical contacts. Customers have reported success with the following fully manual lenses.
Samyang 35/1.4
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9
Zeiss CP.2 100mm/T2.1
Autofocus
Autofocus is supported, with the following known limitations.
Autofocus speed is very slow and inadequate for most moving subjects. The autofocus speed is unfit for professional use for sure and it would disappoint most enthusiasts.
Only Canon-branded lenses introduced in or after 2006 are officially supported. Autofocus may be disabled for older Canon lenses and most third-party lenses, including most Sigma, Tamron and Tokina lenses and all Contax N lenses modified by Conurus.
On NEX camera bodies in camcorder form factor (e.g. FS series), autofocus may be available only in photo mode but not in movie capture mode.
Continuous AF is not supported.
DMF mode (direct manual focus) is not supported.
For non-camcorder camera bodies (e.g. NEX-7), during movie capture, if the subject moves to a different distance, half-press the shutter release button to re-activate autofocus and lock onto the subject again. Since autofocus speed is slow, there may be visible disruption in the resulting footage.
The first two autofocus attempts are used to calibrate the lens and as a result may not lock successfully on the target. Half-press the shutter release button again and autofocus will lock successfully.
Autofocus may have difficultly locking onto subjects which are very close to the nearest focusing distance of the lens.
Autofocus accuracy depends heavily on the working condition of the lens. Lenses with hidden problems which may not be apparent on Canon DSLRs will lead to inaccurate and unreliable autofocus on Sony NEX. Typical problems of this kind that they have seen include an unsmooth/erratic autofocus mechanism (e.g. getting stuck intermittently at a certain focusing distance), a faulty/worn-out distance encoder or other faulty/worn-out internal sensors.
Why Metabones
Since its inception, Metabones has been designing and manufacturing lens adapters recognized among professionals and enthusiasts as leaders in design and workmanship. Contrary to the popular trend of other factories using an aluminum ring painted black on the camera-body-side, they instead take no short-cut but use precision-machined brass with chromium plating on both the camera-body and the lens sides of their adapters, in order to ensure smooth mounting, great appearance and durability. The lens side of the adapter features a strong leaf-spring structure, strengthening the adapter-lens connection and ensuring tightness of the lens in order to reduce wear and prevent focus errors and optical alignment issues from appearing. Metabones uses matte-black treatment to keep internal reflection to a minimum in order to maintain the maximum optical quality possible with the lens.
All Metabones Adapters follow this tradition of uncompromising precision, robust build quality and outstanding finish. Metabones new Smart AdapterTM series of products add industry-leading electronic interfacing technology from Canada, with true electronic control of the lens' aperture directly from the camera body.
Both camera-side and lens-side of the adapter are made of brass, precision-machined and plated with chromium.
Satin surface finish - just like your OEM lens and camera mounts.
Precise fit and solid connection - lens has no play, gap or wiggling when m