Nikon Z9 + Sony 200-600? Does it Work? - Megadap ETZ-21 

Help support me and what I do by joining this channel : ru-vid.com/show-UCyGYUrC2IvaHWoX6dwEsrMAjoin Photography Workshops: photoworkshopsandtours.com/ Sony A1 Bird In Flight BIF - Wildlife Autofocus Camera Menu System Setup Guide Downloadable PDF: photoworkshopsandtours.com/index.php/product/sony-a1-quick-start-guide-for-bird-and-wildlife-photography/ Grab a copy of my new Osprey book. Osprey: The Glorious Pursuit of Unbridled Determination: photoworkshopsandtours.com/index.php/product/osprey-the-glorious-pursuit-of-unbridled-determination/ Gear I Use: bhpho.to/2QcycHH DISCLAIMERS: My B&H gear link does have have an affiliate code, if you purchase gear with these links I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

I came here this morning for the gear discussion, but I left smiling for the wildlife narration. I appreciate the way you approach wildlife photography Mark Smith.

Now please review Nikon 180-600mm & also comparison with Sony 200-600mm...🙏🏼

Just love all the work of @MarkSmithPhotography. His passion for nature always shines through his work. Yes, this is work. It has to be hard arduous effort capturing such moments in nature, yet his final footage makes it seem effortless. That comes from his joy for what he does. Thanks for inviting us all into these moments in nature from your expert lens.

got my Z9 last week, tried the 200600G on it for a bird shoot, I am very happy with the result. Hopefully 200600z lens will come out soon to compare side by side. Other lenses works well with ETZ21+Z9, such as 50GM, 14GM. Its never an apple for apples comparison as the bodies are different too. great video!

Thank you for the info. Your wealth of knowledge and experience is highly valuable to us mortals.

I have the Megadap ETZ-11 adapter and have been using the Sony E mount lenses for awhile. Great glass on all Nikon cameras. Better for the consumer and the wallet. Stay Safe and Keep Smiling! Cheers!

Appreciate your honest, critical evaluation/experience. For me, the Megadap ETZ21 is still worth it. I'd be using it to adapt the Tamron 35-150mm (if it'd ever get back in stock lol) [+ 12-24mm 2.8] for Travel/Lifestyle/Landscape/Astro. None of those really call for fast-acting focus. So if it lags a bit compared to my native F & Z lenses on my ℤ9, it'll be fine for my use.

thanks for this Mark. much appreciated by this loyal Nikon guy

Not sure if it’s RU-vid or the adapter but I’m getting some weird effects showing on this video….

Without a doubt I find you the most entertaining person on RU-vid. Oh and by the way you also have some great info in terms of wildlife and camera gear. Thank you

Good to hear you have a video guide for A1 coming. Stay well.

I recently purchased the ETZII adapter to shoot with Sony lenses and my new Z9… all works quiet perfectly except when I zoom and de-zoom with AF-C continous on, I always lost the focus (during a soccer match, player running towards me , alone ) Doesn’t appear with Nikon 180/400 AF-S lens Is there something wrong with the settings (my settings), or what...? a bug of the adapter ? or so is it "normal » ? Thanks in advance for your answer and tips... Best regards

Great video. Thanks for all the info. Hello from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Welcome back… Have been missing your content since your fox video… Keep creating and inspiring… Also I think it’s just like when Sony came out with their mirrorless and there were adapters for canon and Nikon, which in the beginning didn’t work good, but improved overtime… I would say a 60-70 for an adapter is quite nice…

I love your narration and choice of music. Of course, the photos an the video are exceptional too! Great video that automatically led me to the subscribe button :)

Hi Mark,, I have a Nikon Z9 and I am waiting for a Nikon 200-600 lens. too long. That's why I decided to buy a Sony 200-600 with a Megadap ETZ 21 adapter. after I saw your contribution on youtube. I have a question. Do you recommend this SONIKON Frankestine combo :-) and is is any bad experience about this English is not my first language, but I hope you understand my problem Marjan

The adapter certainly gives those who have Sony glass and want the Z9 something to think about. I have always been intrigued by the Z9, I know it's an amazing camera as is my A1. The issue my photography friends and I have had is that the Z9 seems to be the greatest camera that no one can purchase. I have friends who are Nikon shooters waiting now over six months for one. I guess that just shows how much the Z9 is coveted . The price difference is about $1,000 but I would gladly(and did) pay that amount in order to get my hands on another great camera (A1). Anyway, I appreciate you showing your experiences with the adapter.

Thanks for testing the adapter

The Sony z9 has awesome color science

Wonderful narration as well as the good info on this product. You got me hooked on the subscribe button 😉

Amazing video as usual. The real "blasphemy" to me is that we consumers have to deal with different types of mounts. Camera manufacturers should have created a common mount a long time ago.

Glad for an honest review. I’ve seen reviews saying this Megadap works almost as good as on a Sony body .

Love your work! Voice over is on top too! Hi from France :)

Absolute. Quality. 👌

This was really useful! Thank you Mark!

Boy....right on time with this. Thanks. Thankfully the Z9 seems more cooperative with F mount glass.

Mark what you uncovered I found out the hard way the other day. The combo work’s quite well as long as you don’t zoom while focusing. For my needs this was a deal breaker.

Hi Mark what version of the Megadap ETZ-21. I have seen a new one and it say`s it is version 2

Great video and amazing images you captured.

Great video Mark - I reallly enjoyed it.

Does inbody stabilization works with Megadap on nikon? If it does work at all, do you have to chose between lens/body stabilization or you can use both?

I think I can see the mob forming...yeah...that looks like a couple of pitchforks...yup, yup...they've started chanting...run. Great shots as always!

Looked good overall. It will be interesting to see how Nikon's 200-600 (hopefully in the works) compares to how the Sony 200-600 performed. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Mark, Was wondering what you are doing in post for your videos, like sharpening, LUT's etc.

Thanks for the helpful insights. As I already have a Sigma 60-600, I‘ll wait for the native Nikon Z 200-600

Wonderful❤

I have the megadapter 21 with the latest firmware and use it on my Z9 with the sony 200-600mm. Strange thing is that you have to put VR on the camera off, otherwise it wont stabilize. Anyone noticed this? (On the lens it's on in one of the 3 positions)

Beautiful kitty and great video

Liked the video and hope you'll do a followup mention of people who intend to or have tried the adapter and why they find it useful.

This is beautiful

Cool! Love the mc11 for Sony shooters who have canon ef lenses…. Some cameras that are more AF-C it doesn’t work the best for af. But if it’s af-s than your all set. No problem at all…. But if this gets an update I wouldn’t mind trying it with a Nikon. I always loved the Nikon colors

YEA YES YES on A1 video setup

As usual, great video.

Thanks Mark for the great video! Personally I am waiting for the Nikon 200-600mm lens. Though I think the adapter may be good for some folks. I have a friend who has the adapter and said the focus was slow using the Sony 200-600mm lens. Though he said it was awesome with the Sony 600mm lens! Thanks again!

Definitely prefer native setups but if you post it I’ll gladly support the watch!

Interesting. I use a Canon 100-400 IS ii with Fringer EF-NZ and a Nikon Z8 and it works great, but also has that issue you mentioned that when I change the focal length (zoom) if I am focusing at the same time, something happens and it's like the lens shuts down for a moment. So it's quite interesting the same happens with two different adapters. I am not sure what to conclude from that.

No Sony glass here, but I have heard that the Z9 plays nicely with Nikon F lenses. I will soon find out. Got a Z9 on order!

Mark, Did you get a sense for whether the camera’s VR was working with the adapted lens? A few years ago i tried adapting my ef Canon lenses to my Nikon. The focus worked ok but the VR seemed to not communicate with the adapted lens. I realize not so much of concern when doing birds with high shutter speeds. But for other uses, i value the VR. Thanks

As with many things, just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD. It's almost always better to use native lenses for your system/manufacturer.

Beautiful Cat! Great video.

Super content and the images you picked were spectacular. You always tell a great story! I agree, you would be a great modern replacement for David Attenborough !!

Hi mark , what do you recommend for z8 videography focus ? Etz21 pro+ sony 200-600 or nikon 180-600 ?

Always brilliant and informative

Love my Z9. Had mine about 4 months now. Af with adapted f mount glass can be wonky on many things also plus some adapted f mount glass the camera flat out does not like. Native glass simply shines on the camera. I felt like for portraits adapted f mount glass had a 70% hit rate. Native glass is a 98% hit rate.

Nice critical analysis.

Ich habe von sony 200-600 objektiv kann ich für Nikon Z50 benutzen ?

Great video and info on this adapter. I'm wondering if you tried a Fringer Adapter?? I'm a Fuji XH2s shooter, and am always wanting to try using some primes, Sony, Nikon or canon, really good glass. Thanks again for the nice review!

Got my version of the adapter a few weeks back and will try it on my Sony zooms like the 200-600 but my plan is to use it mostly for GM primes that Nikon does not have yet. Also found it works well on Zeiss Batis lenses. Hey ever give any thought to trying an F to E adapter on a lens like the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/5.5E PF ED VR on a Sony Alpha 1? I’m looking to give that a try too. Thank you for the video.

It looks awesome, does it provide camera and lens stabilization or only one of them ?

Hi Mark, Thanks for the great vids. Interesting that you try the Sony lens. Even with your negatives, it does sound like a good option. Especialy as the lens is well priced. I have the F 200-500 and have used it on my Z9 with adapter of course. But to date I am very happy with the Z 100-400 and Z TC2. However, I am collecting my Z 800 pf tomorrow after a year long wait. Wooo Bloody Hooo LOL.

Does it compare to the A1? - I have an A1 and the 200-600mm and rate it highly

Nobody mentioned the video feed going a little haywire at some points of the video. Happened on my computer and my phone at the same parts. Is this due to the lens/camera?

What focus modes did you use on the Z9 with with Sony lens? Did you find one mode was better than others?

sigma 150-600 dg os sport enyone use ? with nikon z ?

Was the adapter or the camera. From my understanding of the Z9 it has some bird focusing difficulties.

Great work...would love to see how the Z9 performs with the Sony 600mm f4.

Mark do you recommend the 1.4 teleconverter on the Sony 200-600? Or no? I’m usually always against teleconverters but was wondering if you would? I don’t liken the idea of a stop of light loss and degraded resolution! However my D500 gave me 900 mm on 600mm lens at 20 megapixel!!!!!

Excellent as always Mark! If you don't mind me asking, how to you find the Z9 vs. the A1 for VIDEO AF? Much of a difference?

I got the adapter as well. It works well but the image stabilizer at the Z9 and the 200-600 doesn't work (its grey) . Shooting freehanded is really challenging at 600mm. Does the image stabilizer work at you Z9 ?

Hi Mark! Love your videos. I would like to thank you for your videos. They helped me choose my last parts of my gear when I decided to go with Sony. My favorite lens is the 200-600mm used for Osprey, Hawks and Eagles that are here in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. I’ve been trying to get pelicans and woodpeckers. My main body is the Sony a1 for its speed. I was wondering if you are familiar with any great spots for Osprey and Eagles here in Hampton Roads Virginia. Thank you Mark. Keep up the videos.

I honestly believe you are perfect replacement for David Attenborough when he retires!!!

Cool de they do one so 8 could put a Nikon z800 f6.3 On a canon R6/7 ?

Hello Mark, request you to review Nikon Z9 with Nikon Z 400mm f4.5 prime lens Cheers

Hi Mark, Great video as usual . I would really appreciate your input on the video performance of the Z9. I'm a former Nikon shooter (stills) that moved to Sony and currently use the A1 + 200-600 (mainly for video). Its a great combination with superb quality, However it also overheat quite fast. In an ambient temperatures of 25+ Celsius the A1 will sometimes shut-off due to overheating after only 10 min of 4k-120p ( in high high temp mode). Its really limiting. How do you found the z9 performance, is it any better with overheating? And how is it video performance in other areas compare to the A1 (autofocus, ease of use in the field and etc.) .

Thanks!

Sony A1, EOS R3, Nikon Z9, etc. What is the next level/name/type of camera after this, what are they called?

Blasphemy? Well...it was a blast-for-me!😉

Mark, focus on the adapter please!

I just picked up a second hand Sony A9 for a steal, and am buying a 200-600 tonight? What do you think Mark, should I be excited? I’m a long time Nikon shooter…. Nervous about trying out this camera

Hello people, I have just bought ND Filter for my Nikon D7100, 4 filters in 1. I also have UV filter. My question to you is if I can have UV filter before ND filter or after, or should I have some other protection before ND filter or after.

Mark your videos are mesmerizing! Can you share with us your video settings for the Z9 and what Codecs you used??

Is the video choppy for you? It's like im watching 5fps video.

The best adaptation for FE lenses is something called ILCE-1

Why put a Chevy engine in a Mercedes???? Cool video Mark….

can any sony lens work on z9 with that adapter

How good for the small birds?

Interesting, I wonder if the Sony 3rd party glass adapts to Z mount too?

How about the other way round, Mark ?? I.e. putting a Z or F mount telephoto prime lens on Sony A1. That would be awesome if Nikon Z400 4.5 / Z800 6.3 works on A1

I prefer a native Sony or Nikon combination

👍👍❤

I have the Z9 and a large collection of Nikon glass both f and z mount. I was hoping this adaptor would work so I could tell Nikon to shove my wait list orders for a 400mm f2.8z and 800mm f6.3 lenses where the sun doesn’t shine. I’m so angry that Nikon has decided to not to invest in the planning and capacity to produce the large primes required for wildlife photography at level to meet pent up demand. They are the most arrogant firm I’ve ever encountered. I’m very tempted to go buy an A1 and several Sony lenses like the one shown here and a 600mm or the 400mm f2.8. I’m at an age where time is a limited resource. So my inability to buy Nikon kit means less days I’m able to shoot in this lifetime. I’m being told by my camera dealer a 400mm Nikon lens is about a year away - even though I placed the order the day it was possible. Oh well…I’ll keep an eye on this device or sell my Z9 on eBay and go Sony. Finally I think Nikon was very stupid to set the price for the Z9 $1000 below comparable models like the A1. They could have harvested that revenue and put it into manufacturing capacity. Later in the boy’s life cycle they could have discounted it to drive added volume after the initial demand was satisfied. Product Marketing 101…fail.

I’m waiting for Nikon z200-600 to replace my sigma 150-600 for my Z6II, I should get a confortable couch I guess!

Hi Mark. I read somewhere that the Egret brings it’s wings over it’s head just before diving for the fish to block out the suns reflections on the water & makes it easier for it see them underwater. Be good to hear your thoughts on the new Nikon Z 600mm f/4 1.4TC? It looks an incredible camera.

well i i can track what ever i shoot pictures of in full manual mode and just track it

Interesting. But I think it would be even more interesting to be able to adapt Nikon F lenses to Sony, because then I would tell Nikon to stick up the Z9 I ordered in november 21, and have not yet recieved, and go buy a Sony A1 instead. Changing all the Nikonlenses I have will ruin me. Sadly it seems like Megadapt dont produce anything like that. Maybe that would be an idea for them, as the market must be enormous with that Nikon delivery rate in mind.........! Anyway, thank You for yet another fantastic video.

I've been waiting on the Nikon 200-600 for about a year now. There's a lot of Nikon shooters that might get tired of waiting and but this Sony lens and adapter. I wish Nikon would stop putting out all the prime lenses and get the 200-600 out.

I think the Techart TZE-01 works better than the Megadep.

Is it the video or my browser, anything at the 60p just dies a terrible death. The Audio is OK, but the video looks like it's being shredded by razor wire...

Did you buy a Z9?