Superb presentation clearly GERMAN style ! One quick question: I was told that ROM lenses are always a 3 cam lenses. Kindly asking to comment on this. Thank you for your answer. I enherited a Leica R8 from my opa..
tyvm for the video. from your research, would you say the series 'e' version's IQ is as good as the japanese version of the lens? i've heard about the difference in build quality but not image quality. i have the 'e' series version.
You´re welcome. :-) Yes, I also rechecked this. The Series-E should have a couple of weaknesses, as I have read. One is the only single coating, then the build quality is almost all plastic and what I really would name a deal breaker is the only 0,6m or 2ft close focus distance. Sharpness wise, it should be comparable. How would you rate yours in terms of wide open sharpness?
@@manugeee Since it is a vintage lens, it has to be really bad AND I don't like it for me to notice how soft or sharp it is. if it's a vintage lens and it's really bad and i DO like it - i don't care. in this case, it seemed to be sharp enough for the images I've taken with it - night shots using a tripod, mostly. I don't remember having any complaints at all.
How do I use this method with lenses other than Nikon f mount, would I need to use a different sony adapter for each different lens manufacturer? Say I wanted to use canon lenses would I have to then use the sony to canon adapter ?
Yes, exactly! The trick is, to convert the Nikon into an E-Mount bayonet camera with the newer adapter. The electronic controls are between Nikon and neewer. And now you can use any old lens and get an adapter from „old lens“ to E-Mount.
The shop is called Ausgeknipst. They have an own store recently. ausgeknipst.de/ I would recommend the cells box due to the voltage issue with 6V Px27A adapters. With the box you have on the other hand the problem, that after half a year or so, the cells are empty. Also you have to wait a little for the reaction when you open the cells seal, and after some short time the voltage is correct and stays correct a long time. So the cells box is better.
Thanks for this nice tips for manu focus confirm! Really help a lot folks. One question, is K&F adapter necessary to make manu focus confirm to work? If connect E mount manual lens to the neewer adapter directly, will the manual focus confirm work? Thanks!
Hi there. Glad, that the video helps you. No, the K&F is only used for the mechanical connection. All the electronics are in the Neewer adapter and the camera. So if you have a sony E-Mount manual focus lens, than you can directly attach it and get focus confirm. Cheers. :-)
Just got the neewer etz adapter and try the manual focus confirmation. It works! Thanks for the tips! One more question, the manu of the adapter says that you should remove the lens then remove the adapter when you remove it from the camera body. Wonder if the order is important? Can we remove adapter with lens together from the camera body before decpule of the lens from the adapter?
@@qicheng3342 i also have no idea why it is written in the manual. Usually I donut as described, but i also unmounted both together and had no problems. 🤷♂️
That´s a nice combo. I am not totally shure about the film anymore. Is already a year ago. But I am pretty shure, that I brought some Kodak Gold 200 with me to greece. But most of the images for the real testing, I shot adapted on the Sony A7III.
@@MWSCologne yes of course. The great thing about mirrorless cameras is, that they have no mirror anymore. So the flange distance from mount to sensor is much smaller. Therefore SLR lenses just need an adapter that provides mechanical connection and the right flange distance. Just look for Nikon F to Sony E Adapters. They come in basically every combination.
Sehr gerne. Viel Spaß damit. :-) Ich hab jetzt bald mein erstes Video mit nem Objektivtest fertig, dass nur damit geschossen wurde und es ist wirklich ne ganze Ecke angenehmer. Aber rumhüpfende Kinder bleiben auch damit stressig. ;-) Ich hoffe es wird bald auch noch ein offizielles Firmware Update kommen. Ich hab vom Neewer Support noch ne Beta Firmware bekommen, die auch IBIS unterstützt, weil dann die Brennweite zur Kamera übertragbar ist. Ist zwar harkelig in der Beta, aber macht vor allem die Fokuslupe nochmal angenehmer.
I have made an update video on this adapter and features provided with a beta firmware version. But to make it short: It works, as explained. I only noticed, that i cannot set up high apperture values on the camera, because then the exposure gets off. Also high apperture values on the lens let the exposure change a little with automatic exposure setups. A little strange, but you can compensate with the exposure compensation dial.
Is there any reason to unmount the adapters in sequence? ie remove F - E adapter, then remove the Neewer adapter from camera? Or is it ok to leave the lens and adapters assembled and remove as one from the camera?
First the one hand it is said in the manual to unmount first the lens, then the adapter. But i did not notice any problems when unmount both at the same time. But for the case of using it with different focal lenght you need to attach it with the computer and therefore you need to unmount the adapter from camera and lens.
Luckily mine works fine so far. But yes, if the electronics get a problem, then the camera is directly useless. Still I like the semi automatics and the small package with the nice Pentax lenses. :)
@@manugeee The main problem with this model is the rubber bumpers and screws loosen, causing shutter and speed failures, making you think they are electrical problems
The TTartisan 6bit M to Z adapter achieves the same thing but for less money. You just have to convert your vintage lenses to Leica M mount instead of E mount.
Oh wow! I just saw, that’s the ttArtisan Adapter also has a Focal length ring on the side. That could make the Ibis a lot easier to use than with beta Firmaware and Neewer adapter. I will definitely check this out. Thanks. ! ☺️
@@manugeee Yeah the only downside to that is it only has standard focal lengths of 28, 35, 50, 75, 90, 135 so if your lens is something other than that it won't work.
Hey man, thanks for the tip, now i can confirm focus on my old gear! I just cant seem to find the way to update the firmware though The updater software seem to only recognize strobes and flashes, even though i have the adapter connected and the 2.7.0 version downloaded But it seems that this version is not so good? I am on the 2.5.4 so far :/
Your welcome. :) I had just to place the firmware file on the adapter via the connection cable as flash drive. After placing it and putting the adapter back on the camera, the firmware was updated. I have heard, that IBIS should make problems, with 2.7.0, so I did not test it anymore. At the moment, I am using it only with 50mm lenses, so it is okay. But when I need to change the focal lenght, then It would become anoying.
@@manugeee Thanks for the info Not sure I will do the update then, unless I could go back to the older version or find the 2.6.0 that seems more stable? 🤷🏻♂️ 📸📸
Thanks! I thought, i put in chapters, but they are definetly not there. But of course I put a lot of effort into my introduction of the topic. So feel free to what that too. ;-)
Classy presentation. I disagree on the pronunciation of Asahi. Your version sounds like Ashahee. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZMKpeJwK9-s.htmlsi=Cr8ypmgjWTYfyouj
Thank you! I'am used in the Minoltas lenses but I own a Nikon FM3a with a 50 f1.8 and I wander if the f1.4 was much better , what do you think It is worth changing it to the f1.4 ?
This should be strongly depending on which 50mm 1.8 you have. There is the Series E, which should be very bad, but there is also a pancake version, which was only made for the japanese market and this is at least on par, maybe also a little better wide open. But the 50mm 1.4 is a really good lens. Still my favourite and the FM3a is a great camera. As a matter of fact I am just working on a video to the japanese version, so stay tuned. It will be released somewhen in the next 2-3 weeks. :)
Well done. Nice find. As you say, the key hidden cost is ‘time’. Researching, procuring, CLA, etc all takes a lot of time. Nevertheless you have landed a fantastic ‘free’ set of cameras.
Nice video 👍 Haha I feel you, I’m current in the same boat: talking in public to the camera with people cause me anxiety. And I’m currently trying to reduce my pile of cameras, where I basically do the same like you and put a roll through and decide after development if it should go or not. Last camera I tested was the OM1 which is definitely staying😅😊 Schönes Wochenende! ✌️
Ja, das ist wirklich seltsam. Werde ich auch weiterhin wohl eher weniger machen. Ich hab noch n Paar ähnliche Videos vorbereitet, in denen ich auch ne ganze Zeit lang durchgequatscht habe. Aber ich glaube, ich schneide mir die alle zu einer kleinen Sequenz zum Bilder zeigen und mache ein extra Fazit. Ich glaub, ich hab jetzt Kameratechnisch alles durchprobiert. ;-) Die OM1 hab ich, wie gesagt, auch (und die OM2n ;-)) aber ich tendiere im Moment allerdings dazu, dass ich meine Nikon FM2 behalte und von Pentax kann ich mich noch nicht trennen... Die Pentax ME Super ist ne echt kleine und halb automatische OM1 Konkurenz gewesen. Und da ich so viel Pentax Glas habe, bleibt die erstmal. Meine K2 habe ich auch erst durch Sucher Kreuztausch wieder benutzbar gemacht. Da war die Silberbeschichtung vom Spiegel durch alten Schaum kaputt. ... Oh je... Kameras wieder los werden, ist nicht leicht. ;-P Schönes Wochenende zurück. :)
I would not be affraid of the electronic parts, but the mechanics can be sticked together or the foam above the prism can damage the coating of the mirror.
Sehr cool! Hab mir erst letztens eine OM1 geschossen und jetzt popped ein Video von dir auf, dass genau das Thema Lichtdichtungen abdeckt - top !😁 Hoffe dir geht’s soweit gut! 👍😊
Dieser fiese Algorythmus. :D Hoffe, du hast deine Dichtungen ersetzt bekommen. Eine OM1 habe ich hier auch noch liegen, aber die hat einen defekten Belichtungsmesser. Ist zum Glück voll mechanisch. Da komme ich drum herum. :) Soweit ist alles gut. Es könnte man gerne warm bleiben. seit unserem Urlaub ist ständig wer erkältet und verschnupft bei uns. (Jetzt gerade ich). Aber sonst geht es uns gut. Ich hoffe, euch auch. :)
and I can’t figure out which mount to buy Zeiss Otis, there is EF and Nikon F, so that autofocus works (combining green squares) what do you recommend?
Phew! I don´t know, what you need. I tested Nikon F lenses with the nikon FTZ adapter. That works fine. The 50mm f1.4 is maybe a litle slow as a lens, but I dont now the Otis lenses and I have no idea, if they work on the ETZ adapter. With AF, I would say: Better get Nikon F Mount glass and adapt, or go directly on the Z mount.
you said that you adapted your old Nikon lens to the new Nikon body, but can you do the same with L mount, are there such adapters or a megadap for L mount? There’s just one thing about the megadap that annoys me: if I have a new lens without autofocus for the Z mount, it won’t work with the megadap!
Did I say L-Mount? For shure I meant E-Mount, because I no L-mount glass or cameras. But as you already said. Megadap works well for AF E-Mount glass. Neewer for MF glass adapted on E-Mount.
Friend, can you tell me if the trick of combining green squares on a video works? Or is it possible to align the focus on the photo and then turn on the video and the focus will remain the same?
Friend, can you tell me if the trick of combining green squares on a video works? Or is it possible to align the focus on the photo and then turn on the video and the focus will remain the same?
I'm such a fan of the older Canon 5D series (and the underrated 6D mk1). I just bought my 2nd 5D (because I always regretted selling my first one). Let me tell you something .... You can buy a 5D + 5Dmk2 + 6D mk1 + 40mm f/2.8 for less than the latest iPhone. If you want the most beautiful images in the world then I just gave you a hint.
I totally agree with you. :) The 5D MK1 is the camera, with wich I shot the longest period without even thinking about to change it. It then was replaced by the Sony A7III, but it is the Canon which I connect with making images of my childrens first years. :D
cool little camera! nice and lightweight. is this the same as nikon fm10 et al? I wish someone made a budget plastic camera like this but a rangefinder with m mount!
Haha! No, as I mentioned, it seems to be a Cosina camera. I think Rangefinder wise is the Voigtlander Bessa R Series the next closest to what you want. M-Mount and affordable are only combineable in one sentence, when you are richt. ;-)
Hi, I've just tested this lens from a reseller and found the focus ring had a little movement when moved left to right (not turned, but moved) like if it was a little loose, and also made a little click sound when doing this. I'd like to know if this is normal or I should avoid buying it. Thank you very much, wonderful review BTW.
Hi Matteo, no, that is not normal. The focusring should not have play. That should be concidered in the price. But it should also be easily fixable. Usually there are a couple of screws, behind the front ring, that maybe have loosened. Thanks for the compliment. :D
@@manugeee thank you for your answer, I tested it again and found out it didn't focus to infinite. I'm going to look for another copy, thank you again!
So let me get this straight, I mount a ETZ adapter on the Zf body and then a Leica M to E adapter on that and I can use my vintage Leica lenses or third party lens like a Light Lens Lab or TTArtisan and retain focus confirmation and f stop recognition??? How?
Almost. You do not get f-stop recognition with this method. You only can set an f-mount number in the camera, but it is not connected to the lens and i noticed, that with too high f-stop values, the exposure gets off. (from f11 on) With M-Mount lenses there should be an TTArtisan Adapter with 6bit Coding. But I have no experience with that.
Not exactly. ;-) You definetly, need to put the film correctly inside the take up spool on the left side of the camera. But yes! If you want to shoot film, try it out. but keep in mind, that the first roll is always a test roll and you may not get images back at all.
How did you set the 85mm focal lenght? Do you find this info inside your text file, or is it the non CPU Data, you have set inside the camera. For the IBIS the Non CPU Data input seems not be considered by the neewer adapter.
@@manugeee I think it's a problem with 2.7.0, I've edited the text file to match yours, and also set the focal length in the non cpu lens data section, but it still says 85mm in the EXIF data.
I am also pretty interested in the voigtlander F- and Z-Mount lenses. But they are a little pricy and I have a couple of other projects (also non YT ones) to handle at the moment. :) So... someday maybe :D
Thank you for this useful and informative presentation. Hopefully, someday, a manufacturer will produce an adapter which will make using a Sony lens on a Nikon body as seamless as using a native lens.📸
Thanks for your comment. I just came back from a holiday trip and used the Sony 24mm f1.4 with the Megadap ETZ 21 Pro and it worked pretty well with AF on the Sony. Could not complain that much.