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Reddit mentions of Commlite Auto-Focus Mount Adapter EF-NEX for Canon EF to Sony NEX Mount
Sentiment score: 8
Reddit mentions: 14
We found 14 Reddit mentions of Commlite Auto-Focus Mount Adapter EF-NEX for Canon EF to Sony NEX Mount. Here are the top ones.
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- Auto-focus function;Built-in hand-shaking IS function;Gold-plated pins brings the great
- Compatible with Sigma lens: 10-20 /3.5 EX DC HSM / 12-24/4.5-5.6 I DG HSM / 12-24/4.5-5.6 II DG
- Compatible with TAMRON lens: 18-270/4.5-6.3 VC / SP 28-75/2.8 / 24-70VC / SP 70-200/2.8 Di VC / SP
- Compatible with Canon lens: EF 14/2.8L / EF 20/2.8 USM / EF 24/1.4L II / EF 24/2.8 (old version) /
- Compatible with Canon lens: EF 10-22 /3.5-4.5 USM / EF 16-35/2.8L USM / EF 16-35/2.8L II USM / EF
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Specs:
| Color | black |
| Height | 2.24 Inches |
| Length | 4.33 Inches |
| Weight | 0.28219169536 Pounds |
| Width | 3.86 Inches |
>The only thing putting me off from upgrading to this camera is that I would have to spend another $1,000 on the Metabones Speedbooster to use my Canon EF lenses.
Nope, not at all. You can get a $70 commlite adapter and use the lenses. It won't do the speed boosting, but there are adapters for around 150 or so that will.
MORE IMPORTANTLY. You can't use two of your lenses on the speedbooster. EF-S lenses don't work on it. It takes full-frame lenses (EF) and compresses the image down to the size of the aps-c sensor. If you could somehow mount an EF-S lens on it, (which would probably involve taking a dremel to the thing) you would see this:
http://www.silvermac.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC047131.jpg
Probably worse than that, really.
So you don't need, and probably don't really even want, a speed booster. You just need an EF-E mount adapter, one with aperture control. http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Focus-Mount-Adapter-EF-NEX-Canon/dp/B00DW0EV2I
There ya go, 70 bucks and you can put your EF lenses on the E mount, with full aperture control. Considering the Metabones have had quite a few issues (crashing, aperture changes cause black frames, etc) I'd go with that anyway.
As for which camera to get... The only real fault I've seen with the a6300 is rolling shutter in 4k mode. So grab a tripod or monopod with foot, or use an image stabilized lens. OR shoot in 1080p mode, where it has nearly no rolling shutter.
Is there a better camera out there for the price in APS-C format? No. There really just isn't. Let's sum it up this way: I'm debating selling my Sony a7s to get an a6300. The only thing you listed that it doesn't do is auto-restart video capture. But no other camera does that. The GH4 has a version with no capture limit, but that's about it.
On the other hand, the c100 mkI is actually on sale for 2500 at BH... Great camera, but lacks 4k, DR isn't as good, and only shoots in AVCHD, which is a crime. If you have some dying need to stay with canon, that's an option. But I think I'd rather spend 1k on the a6300 and the rest on other gear. (lenses, lights, etc)
If I were you, I'd probably get a a6300, and then sell the t3i, and get an a6000 as backup. It lacks the video profiles and such, but still outputs great 1080p, and very much holds it's own.
/u/TrumpsTapeWorm - if you want to step up to full frame with a $2000 budget, I recommend a [$1599.99 factory refurbished A7s with a 90 day warranty] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=262314831511&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) plus a [$70.99 Commlite Canon EF to Sony E mount autofocusing adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Focus-Mount-Adapter-EF-NEX-Canon/dp/B00DW0EV2I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) for your EF glass.
With this setup, you'll be able to shoot clean 1080p in ultra low light - and when you want to upgrade to 4K, you can simply [buy] (http://www.amazon.com/Atomos-Assassin-ProRes-Monitor-Recorder/dp/B0152GOHPK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) or [rent] (http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=526023&b=82482&m=12808&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Eborrowlenses%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2FATOMOS%2DNinja%2DAssassin%2D4K%2DHDMI%2DRecorder%2D7in%2DMonitor) an Atomos Assassin 4K recorder.
The A7s is a great wedding video camera:
And shooters have produced high quality narratives and travel video with it:
Plus, no other camera in this price class can compete with it for low light sensitivity:
Hope this is helpful and good luck with your upgrade!
cheapest solution I can
recommendcome up with if you want auto focushttps://www.amazon.com/Commlite-Auto-Focus-Mount-Adapter-EF-NEX/dp/B00DW0EV2I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494447703&sr=8-2&keywords=ef+to+sony+e+mount+auto+focus
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yongnuo-EF-50mm-F-1-8-AF-MF-Standard-Prime-Lens-same-as-Canon-EF-50mm-F-1-8-II-/161645531246?hash=item25a2d3106e:g:GasAAOSwEeFVDUVM
I'm using the Commlite Adapter on my A7s and I have no problems whatsoever. AF is slow as expected. Build quality is decent.
My go-to lens right now with the a7s is the Canon 24-105 f/4 L.
I previously shot exclusively on Rokinon primes with my Canon 7D since I was always running into lowlight situations for event coverage. But the a7s being the lowlight monster it is, there's really no point in carrying around 3-4 different primes at one time and constantly switching out when I have all those focal lengths available in one really great zoom. Also, the image stabilization is extremely helpful. I shoot pretty much 100% handheld with the 24-105 and my footage (motion-wise) looks better than it ever did with my primes + monopod.
If you wanted to get a feel for what your footage would look like, you can check out this video. I shot all of the b-roll at the beginning of it with the 24-105 and my a7s. The singing portion starting around 1:12 was shot with Rokinon primes so you can just ignore it from that part onwards.
https://vimeo.com/120457369
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You can probably snatch a good version of the lens for around $600. A lot of people are buying up 5D and 6D packages these days that come with the 24-105 as a kit lens. It's possible you could get a new one for around that price. My used copy has worked well for me though.
And I know the metabones adapter seems like the more legit option but most other a7s users I've encountered, myself included, prefer the Commlite Adapter over it. Only $100, works like a charm, and there's no need to mess around with firmware updates. Only problem you may encounter with it is light flaring more than usual. Personally though, I think it looks cool. But there are ways to insulate the adapter to get rid of it.
If you think you still need some 3rd or 4th opinions, feel free to head over to the Sony A7s Cinematography & Video User Group or the Sony A7S Video Shooters Group on Facebook. I'm sure they'll have much more insight to offer.
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Commlite Auto-Focus Mount Adapter EF-NEX for Canon EF to Sony NEX Mount on my a6300 with my canon 24-105 f4 lens.
auto focus is fast, hit or miss sometimes but doesn't stop me from using it.
No, I've never used the Commlite adapter. I've heard that their adapter is very hit or miss though. Focus will either work fine or not at all. Same for their Nikon auto-focus adapter. They do have a compatibility list here: https://www.amazon.com/Commlite-Auto-Focus-Mount-Adapter-EF-NEX/dp/B00DW0EV2I
For those that might turn this post up with a search in the future: I did find an adapter that works! Commlite brand. About $60 on Amazon. https://amzn.com/B00DW0EV2I
Yes, that is a downside. There are always the options to extend such as battery packs or dummy batteries with a USB cable. Of course it all adds weight, but I have 3 batteries and have never had to worry about battery life (assuming I remember to charge them!) You could also charge batteries from a backup pack while you're shooting. The biggest thing to remember is to turn off the camera when not using it. There is an auto off option so that's nice. I've also never been on a shoot more than 4 hours. I can get a battery to last about 2 hours if I'm being mindful to turn off when not shooting. If you shoot continually for an hour at 120 though, you'll lose it quick.
There are other options for converters, but I went with this to save money. I got it for a 70-300. I don't use my 70-300 for videos so I can't speak to the AF abilities in terms of that, but at 300 it hunted and never got it right. Could be a lens problem because it's an old one with a very slow focus drive as well. Here's the link!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DW0EV2I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527005591&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Commlite
28mm F/2 is the cheapest. List of lenses with AF (ignore the Loxia ones): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Brand_Zeiss&Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ci=17912&N=4196380428+3999800997+4291215468+4291107378
Another short list: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ipp=100&atclk=Brand_Zeiss&ci=25249&N=3908282151+4190025432+3908282174+4291215468
If you're shooting with a a7ii or better then using the commlite canon adapter with canon glass might be the cheapest route for you
> Canon EF 75-300mm
A crap lens to begin with, definitely worse than your 55-210.
> EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Basically a worse version of your 16-50.
> Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
Excellent if you want to do portraits. You need an adapter to fit that (and the others) on your camera. It just attaches to your camera like a lens, and allows Canon lens to fit. You want a EF (or EOS) to E mount (or NEX) adapter. They vary in price quite a bit based on if you want autofocus or not, as well as build quality.
You need something like this, this, or this. If you don't care about autofocus and only want to use the 85 (again the other 2 are worse versions of what you have), this or this would work just as well.
I haven't tried that lens / camera combination myself, but there is a chance autofocus is slow / inaccurate enough to be borderline unusable, so you'd have to manual focus.
That comparable lens in a Sony mount is around $600, which would likely be somewhat sharper, but quite a bit quicker and more accurate autofocus. You could also get a lens that does something similar for about $250.
Tokina 11-20 F/2.8
Guessing that you're shooting on a Sony by your inclusion of the 10-18 F4, you'll need an adapter to use it. The Commlite EF-E works great with the Tokina lens on my FS7, so should be fine on other Sony cameras too.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Commlite-Focus-EF-NEX-EF-EMOUNT-Adapter/dp/B00DW0EV2I
Allows you to control the aperture - do everything a normal lens can do.
Ignore the other guy. Metabones isn't the only option.
Get the Commlite adapter, it's just as good, and WAY cheaper.