Canon EOS to Nikon Adapter

[Rick Darge]

Niiice

Just out of curiosity, are you testing with a heavy lens like the 17-35?

 

[Shawn Nelson]

Niiice

Just out of curiosity, are you testing with a heavy lens like the 17-35?

(sigh) putting it back on. I was testing with a 50mm prime. I'll test with my biggest nikon, the 200mm prime

 

[Rick Darge]

hehe thanks dude

 

[Shawn Nelson]

okay. got the 200mm on there, rotated the barrel out (for focus) then firmly gripped the body and the very edge of the lens, so I had a 6" moment arm to gently try to get play. I was able to get the SLIGHTEST perception of movement, but I would not classify it as "play" at all, might have been the lens itself or the metal bending. My opinion is that its rock solid. My 200mm is older and the focus is pretty stiff, so I did get minor amount of the L-R mount twist play

 

[Shawn Nelson]

I was thinking about getting something like this for my 40D so I can use those Zeiss ZF lenses I have on that body and maybe a 5D2, when I get one.

As long as they havent changed their process since I bought (~2 years ago), its a no-brainer for under $30

 

[Rick Darge]

Thanks Shawn. I don't think it's a weight issue with my adapter. I just put on my lightest Nikkor and there is all kinds of play. I'll try out the model you bought.

 

[Harry Lipnick]

Alright, I'm confused a little, so a quick question: with these adapters, you still need a Nikon non-G where you can still manually control the iris, right? Or is there some method to adjust the f-stop on a GDX lens? Thanks.
Peace,

-Harry

 

[Rick Darge]

I wonder what makes the PRO version of the Fotofiox more expensive than the regular $30 version.

 

[Steve Sherrick]

Still don't understand why anyone would spend $270 for the Novoflex adapter..

Two possibilities, and I am not speaking from experience because I have never used one, let alone own one.

1. It's carried by the big resellers, B&H, Zacuto, etc. Not that this means much in terms of comparing it against the cheaper models. But people probably look to these places first if they don't want to do a lot of research.

2. Perhaps the tolerances are better, or the build quality is more consistent.

Otherwise, if neither of these are true and the cheaper ones are working as well, then it's a no brainer to go with the cheaper ones.

By the way, you guys are tempting me to want to buy the 5D and use my Nikon glass with it, but fortunately I have so many other things that need purchasing, I'll probably let that temptation fizzle.

 

[Rick Darge]

Buy one Steve!!

It's super sweeeeeet

 

[Rick Darge]

I ended up ordering a Fotodiox Pro Version.. I'll report back with results.. They sold me on the pro, saying how it's a better finish and manufacturing process, designed to withhold multiple lens changes and use.. Could be B.S. I spent 3 hours last night sifting through lens mount data. There really isn't a consensus out there on them. Everyone said the Novoflex and Cameraquest models weren't worth the $200+. I'm too scared to order one from China and Adorama is just repackaging Fotodiox adapters anyway..

 

[Shawn Nelson]

I ended up ordering a Fotodiox Pro Version.. I'll report back with results.. They sold me on the pro, saying how it's a better finish and manufacturing process, designed to withhold multiple lens changes and use.. Could be B.S. I spent 3 hours last night sifting through lens mount data. There really isn't a consensus out there on them. Everyone said the Novoflex and Cameraquest models weren't worth the $200+. I'm too scared to order one from China and Adorama is just repackaging Fotodiox adapters anyway..

For $27.95 you should have bought both . bring it up to Portland with you in July and that way we can compare them side-by-side!

 

[Rick Darge]

I stuck a piece of business card paper between the crappy mount I have now and the Nikon lens. It's pretty decent now.. If the PRO mount is this snug, then I'll just order a bunch of $10 adapters and fix them on for good.

See you in Portland man! Can't wait!