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Review Summary
2017-06-03T09:02:48
Since I don't yet have any Sony lenses to compare with my Canon lenses on my Sony a7R II with the Metabones IV adapter, I can only comment on how the Canon lenses work on this configuration. I am able to use all of my Canon lenses on this Sony, and autofocus works, but it's probably a bit slower than native, and a few funtions are not enabled. In general, I can use the Canon lenses for most purposes such as bird and landscape photography, and general shooting, as well as basic video. Images are quite good. This combination is allowing me to assess Sony's Mirrorless camera technology and image quality. So far, it's quite good.
MARSHALL D.
2017-05-17T08:36:15
So far zero issues. Works as designed.
CRAIG C.
2017-05-12T13:31:41
I was able to get my purchase in a timely and efficient manner. This works perfectly on my sony camera and have no issues with it. Thanks!
Erica C.
2017-03-07T12:04:24
Works great on my new Sony FS5. At first it was losing communication with the camera, but a quick update to the firmware and it works great.
JOHN D.
2017-01-28T07:29:50
It's ok, far from good! If you have a Sony camera, then stick with Sony lenses!
ANGEL C.
2017-01-27T10:38:03
The Metabones is a solid mount and made well. Unfortunately the connector does not allow my lenses to AF. Maybe my Canon lenses are too old? It's unfortunate considering the price of the Metabones
John L.
2016-11-10T10:26:39
Good fit on the camera and the AF is what I am most pleased about.
Robbie M.
2016-08-30T11:44:44
perfect, snug fit
kim s.
2016-06-25T15:37:59
It's a solid built adapter and functions as expected. With PDAF bodies like a7II, AF is decent. It's more expensive than Sigma MC-11 but it does not have MC-11's image stabilization problem.
Tianming C.
2016-05-31T12:48:12
looks and works near perfectly, but test/study the specific lenses you wish to use it with to ensure all functions (USM. autofocus) work as expected.
ROB C.
2016-05-02T08:52:59
I use this with every Canon lens that I have with my A7r. I do mostly landscape, which is good because it is quite slow to autofocus (which I really don't even need!), however IT DOES WORK NICELY. I would recommend this product.
TRAVIS M.
2016-01-14T17:24:53
I tired a few different adapters before spending a lot more for this one, But it was worth the money. since this is the only one that worked with all my lens.
Shawn F.
2015-12-26T04:14:26
using it on the a7rii and it works. very impressed with how quick the AF.
DAVID L.
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
Smart adapter
By Erica C.
I was able to get my purchase in a timely and efficient manner. This works perfectly on my sony camera and have no issues with it. Thanks!
sturdy
By kim s.
perfect, snug fit
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