MTF Services Ltd Nikon to Sony PMW-EX3 Lens Adaptor

The World's First Nikon to EX3 Adaptor
Perfect for shooting extreme telephoto, this adaptor allows the use of the full range of Nikon and Nikon mounted lenses on the new Sony PMW-EX3 camera. An original design by Mike Tapa.

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Using this adaptor will introduce a magnification factor of 5.4x.

Why should I use a Nikon lens on my EX3
For anyone filming wildlife, surveillance, super macro or just want extreme focal length in general, using a Nikon lens can prove the most cost effective way of achieving this. Many people already have a selection of SLR lenses, but if not, these can be purchased second hand inexpensively.

How does it work
Because of the difference in format size between 35mm lenses and the Sony 1/2" CCD, the camera only sees the central portion of the len's image. This resulting image gives an angle of view equivalent to 5.4x the len's focal length. For example, a 200mm lens will give an angle of view of a 1080mm lens.

Will I get shallow depth of field
No. Depth of field is dictated more by the size of your cameras imaging system. However, as many people like to use the longer lenses wide open, a modicum of shallow DOF may be apparent but this is a result of using long lenses and NOT the adaptor.

Is there any light loss or vignetting
As this is a mechanical adaptor with no glass, there will be no light loss. Because the len's image is larger than the camera CCD, there is no vignetting. Even though not all of the len's image is used, the light intensity remains the same. This also means that the len's aperture scale will still be valid and accurate.

What materials do you use
They always use HE30 aluminum. Not as easy to work with, but stronger than softer grades known as "freecut". Although they anodise some parts blue, the internals are ALWAYS anodized black for photographic safety. Their Nikon mounts are machined from solid brass and nickel plated for hard wearing and accuracy.

Can I focus to infinity and the len's MOD
Yes, of course. Plus the len's focus scale will be valid and accurate. The adaptor has been designed with absolute precision. Unlike some other companies vague claims, Mike Tapa, has been designing this type of equipment for over 20 years, his career achievements are specific and documented and he is well versed in designing, testing and manufacturing to tolerances of 0.01mm.

Where can I see video clips where this adaptor has been used
Some of their customers have put their equipment to very good use and they have been kind enough to allow them to publish some of their work here.

How can you make this particular adaptor so cheaply
Because there is such high demand, they have to build these in batches of 2 or 3 hundred at a time.