Lens Adapters

Hands-on Sigma MC-11 Mount Adapter Tests

Published: March 11, 2016 I was able to get my hands on a Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter at WPPI 2016 in Las Vegas which at the time of these tests was loaded pre-release firmware that at the time of testing only supported the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art and Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM […]

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Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens for Sony E Mount Coming in May

Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens for Sony E Mount is Available for Pre-Order Now for $799.00 from B&H Photo. Expected availability is May 2016. Voigtlander Sony E lenses offer EXIF info, Lens Menu Correction, Manual Focus Assist, Manual Focus Distance indication, Electronic Front Curtain Shutter capability, 5-Axis Image stabilization and they are

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DP Review Confirms Video PDAF with Sigma MC-11 Lens Adapter

Published: March 2, 2016 As I posted on Monday, DP Review’s Deputy Technical Editor Rishi Sanyal reported that Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 for Sony E-mount ($249 Pre-Order for Canon EF | Sigma SA Mount) is the first lens adapter to support functions like Eye AF and Lock-On AF modes using third party lenses on Sony

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How Good is Sigma’s MC-11 Smart Adapter?

Published: February 29, 2016 I’ve gotten lots of questions about conflicting reports about the performance and compatibility of the newly announced Sigma MC-11 Mount Converter ($249 pre-order for Canon EF or Sigma SA Mount). First off, I want to be clear that while I was aware that this adapter was in the works, but I

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Commlite Nikon F to Sony E-Mount Autofocus Smart Adapter Available for Pre-Order

Published: February 25, 2016 After several delays, Commlite CM-ENF-E Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount Autofocus Smart Adapter is once again available on Amazon. According the the manufacturer, the adapter is now expected to ship late-April 2016. I’ve had one on order since last fall, so I’ll keep you updated as I learn more. Compatibility

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