Commlite has announced a new and improved version of their Electronic AF Nikon F to Sony E-Mount Adapter: CM-ENF-E1 PRO v06 (Order Here). The adapter features better construction and with ship with their latest firmware v06 promising improved AF, better scene recognition and support for Sony a9.

Commlite CM-ENF-E1 PRO v06 Adds New Compatibility for:
• Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 ED VR
• Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 FL ED
• Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4E ED
• Sigma 85mm F1.4 ART
• Sigma 135mm F1.8 ART

Adapter Specs:
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Camera Mount: E-Mount
Camera-end External diameter: 60mm
Lens-end External diameter: 69mm
Total length: 82mm
Weight: 250g

Vello Nikon F to Sony E-Mount AF Lens Adapter ($399 from B&H Photo) finally offers an autofocus solution to use Nikon lenses on Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras – but with a few major caveats.

To test how well this adapter performs, I headed to B&H Photo in New York to test EVERY lens I could get my hands on. HUGE THANKS to Abe Curland who once again helped me out during a very long day of testing! These tests would not be possible without support of Abe and the great folks at B&H Photo, so show them some love!!!

If you think you’ve seen this adapter by another name, you’re probably right. The Vello Nikon to Sony E adapter appears to be a licensed re-badge of the Commlite CM-ENF-E Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount AF lens adapters (from $199 on eBay). It is worth noting that Gradus Group products (Vello’s parent company) rarely re-brand straight off-the-rack without input into the design process and North American buyers may prefer to purchase Vello since it’s sold and supported by B&H Photo in New York.

Nikon lenses are enormously complicated to adapt. Unlike Canon, which switched to EF-mount when they introduced AF, Nikon remained committed to F-mount. But that commitment came at a price. Nikon AF lenses have more variations than wardrobe changes at a Lady Gaga concert. For that reason, results vary greatly – but a pattern begins to emerge.

What Works?

Please Note: These tests were using Firmware v3 before updated fw v4 was available so it’s possible that certain lenses perform better with the updated adapter firmware.

• Sony a7II (with FW 2.00 and later)
• Sony a7 III
• Sony a7RII
• Sony a7R III
• Sony a9
• Sony a6300
• Sony a6400
• Sony a6500
• Nikkor E-Type lenses
• Nikkor G-Type lenses

What Doesn’t Work?

• Nikkor D-Type lenses: Forget about AF with Nikkor D-Types lenses.
• Sony a7/a7R/a7S/a7SII/a6000/a5100/a5000 & NEX cameras – any Sony E-mount camera other than a7RII, a7II or a6300 will struggle with AF (or have none at all) since those are the only Sony cameras that provide Phase Detection AF with third-party lenses.

Firmware Used in Testing:

• Vello Nikon F to Sony E-Mount AF Lens Adapter (Firmware 3.00)
• Sony a7R (Firmware 3.10)
• Sony a7RII (Firmware 3.20)
• Sony a6300 (Firmware 1.00)

Adapter Firmware is Upgradeable

Vello adapter firmware is upgradeable, While there is no USB port in the adapter, you simply mount the adapter with a Nikoor lens on a Sony mirrorless camera body and connect camera to a computer via the Sony USB cord to run updates.

PLEASE NOTE: This adapter is now shipping with firmware version 6 installed.

EXIF Data

In my tests using firmware 3.0, EXIF data was accurately recorded to the images.

Image Stabilization

Sony a7 Mark II camera users please note that camera menu SteadyShot settings will be “grayed-out” when using a Nikkor VR lens with a physical VR On/Off switch. That is normal. It simply means that menu settings cannot override a physical switch. The switch on the lens will control SteadyShot. In my tests using FW 3.0, SteadyShot appeared to function correctly with lenses with and without VR.

THE TESTS:

• a7RII/a6300 results should be indicative of performance of a7II (running FW 2.00 and later)
• a7R results should be indicative of performance with a7, a7S, a7SII, a6000, a5100, a5000 and NEX

My focus speed ratings make sense to me, but if I had to rate them on a scale of 1-5 with native Sony E-mount glass as a 5, “Fast” is anything 4 or above; “Moderately Fast” is a 3; “Moderate Speed” is a 2; “Sloooow” is a 1; and “Painfully Sloooow” is less than 1.

E-Type Nikkor Lenses

Similar to Canon EF glass, the latest Nikkor lenses feature an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel to provide electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting – unlike conventional D/G type lenses where the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: Slooooooow AF-S for stills. No Video AF.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Painfully slooooow AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot for stills. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikkor E APS-C Lenses:

APS-C lenses will NOT cover fullframe a7 Series sensors but they can be used in crop mode.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

PC-E Nikkor Tilt-Shift Lenses

Nikkor PC-E Tilt-Shift lenses are the most confusing subset of lenses. Technically they are D-type (notice the “D” in their name after the aperture). First off, these are manual focus lenses and nothing change that. Like other D-type lenses, PC-E lenses have a working aperture ring – BUT the aperture ring transmits aperture settings to the body electronically like an E-Type lens.

Nikon PC-E NIKKOR 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt-Shift Lens

This is a Manual Focus lens and the adapter does not change that but it does provide electronic aperture control and EXIF data not possible with non-electronic lens adapters. HOWEVER…as of firmware version 4.0, while it’s possible to control the aperture using this adapter, you can only shoot wide open.
PLEASE NOTE: This combination is NOT RECOMMENDED. I suggest adapting Canon TS-E lenses instead.

Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8D ED Tilt-Shift Lens

This is a Manual Focus lens and the adapter does not change that but it does provide electronic aperture control and EXIF data not possible with non-electronic lens adapters. HOWEVER…as of firmware version 4.0, while it’s possible to control the aperture using this adapter, you can only shoot wide open.
PLEASE NOTE: This combination is NOT RECOMMENDED. I suggest adapting Canon TS-E lenses instead.

Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D Tilt-Shift Lens

This is a Manual Focus lens and the adapter does not change that but it does provide electronic aperture control and EXIF data not possible with non-electronic lens adapters. HOWEVER…as of firmware version 4.0, while it’s possible to control the aperture using this adapter, you can only shoot wide open.
PLEASE NOTE: This combination is NOT RECOMMENDED. I suggest adapting Canon TS-E lenses instead.

G-Type Nikkor Lenses

Nikkor G-type lenses do not have an aperture control ring and are intended for use on Nikon DSLRs that allow the lens aperture to be adjusted via the camera’s command dial. G-type lenses relay subject-to-camera-distance information to the camera, where it is used to help determine ambient and flash exposure. Like E-type lenses listed above, G-Type Nikkor lenses lack an aperture control ring. However the F-Type lens aperture is controlled manually – not electronically – using a mechanical coupling on the lens mount.

Nikkor G Fullframe Lenses:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Slow-Good and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: Slow AF-S for stills. No Video AF.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot for stills. No Video AF.
a7R + others: Slooooooow AF-S for stills. No Video AF.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: Slooooooow AF-S for stills. No Video AF.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Painfully slow to non-existent AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderate Speed and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Lens

No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

a7RII: AF-S & AF-C never lock in. No Video AF.
a6300: Very Slooooow AF-S & AF-C for stills. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Painfully slow AF-S & AF-C. Works better when set to Wide Focus Area than to Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot for stills. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED Lens

a7RII: Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a6300: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot for stills. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens

a7RII: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF
a6300: This Lens and adapter could not make an electronic connection with this camera.
a7R + others: This Lens and adapter could not make an electronic connection with this camera.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: Slow AF-S for stills. No video AF. Adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderate Speed and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: Good AF-S for stills. No Video AF.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot is good in bright, high-contrast light but painfully slow in flat light. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikkor G APS-C Lenses:

APS-C lenses will NOT cover fullframe a7 Series sensors but they can be used in crop mode.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Lens

a7RII: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.
a6300: Lens and adapter failed to communicate when mounted on camera.
a7R + others: Lens and adapter failed to communicate when mounted on camera.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderate Speed and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderate Speed and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderately Fast and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: AF-S & AF-C nearly impossible for stills. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderate Speed and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF DX Fisheye-NIKKOR 10.5mm f/2.8G ED Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Lens

NOT TESTED

D-Type Nikkor Lenses

Nikkor D-type lenses relay subject-to-camera-distance information to Nikon DSLRs that feature 3D Color Matrix Metering (all versions), 3D Matrix Metering, 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash and i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash. Many D-Type lenses have an aperture control ring and can be used on older Nikon SLR cameras that allow for manual control of the aperture, as well as on DSLRs—especially useful for adjusting aperture while recording D-Movies on higher end models.

When used on Smart Adapters, the aperture control ring needs to be locked at the smallest possible aperture (generally designated in orange) so that the aperture can be controlled by the camera.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 14mm f/2.8D ED Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF Fisheye-NIKKOR 16mm f/2.8D Lens

NOT TESTED

Nikon AF NIKKOR 20mm f/2.8D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 24mm f/2.8D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 35mm f/2D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data. Max aperture: F4.5

Nikon AF DC-NIKKOR 105mm f/2D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF DC-NIKKOR 135mm f/2D Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 200mm f/4D IF-ED Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data. Max aperture: F4.5

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Very Sloooooow AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED Lens

a7RII/a7II/a6300: Moderate Speed and accurate AF-S & AF-C Wide, Center, Flexible Spot. No Video AF.
a7R + others: No AF for stills or video – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF data.

Nikon AF NIKKOR 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data. Max aperture: F3.2

Nikon AF Zoom-NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Lens

Manual Focus Only – but adapter can control aperture and transmit EXIF Data.

Manual Focus Nikkor Lenses

You can use Nikkor Manual focus lenses with this Vello adapter, but it’s overkill since it will still be manual focus, manual aperture and with no EXIF transmission. Unless you are using manual focus lenses in combination with AF lenses, save yourself some money and pick up a basic Nikon F to E-Mount manual lens adapter.

The Bottom Line:

Vello Nikon F to Sony E-Mount AF Lens Adapter finally adds AutoFocus for most Nikon G-Type and E-Type lenses when used on Sony a7 II, a7 III, a7R II , a7R III, a9, a6300, a6400 & a6500. For other E-mount cameras – not so much…

Read More:

Guide to Nikon Lens Adapters for Sony E-Mount Cameras

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Nikon 13mm f/5.6 AI-S Lens Specs:

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Focal Length: 13mm
Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/22
Camera Mount: Nikon F-mount (Full-Frame)
Angle of View: 118° (on Full-Frame cameras)
Minimum Focus Distance: 12″ (0.3m)
Elements/Groups: 16/12
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Autofocus: No
Filter Thread: None
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Voigtlander 10mm f/5.6 Aspherical E-mount Lens Specs:

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Focal Length: 10mm
Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/22
Camera Mount: Sony E-mount (Full-Frame)
Angle of View: 130° (on Full-Frame cameras)
Minimum Focus Distance: 11.81″ (30 cm)
Elements/Groups: 13/10
Diaphragm Blades: 10
Autofocus: No
Filter Thread: None
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Here’s a round-up of AF Nikon Smart Adapters and Manual Focus Nikon lens adapters for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.

Nikon Auto Focus Smart Lens Adapters for Sony E-Mount

The most popular three Nikon AF Smart adapters on the market are all produced by Commlite – just with different branding. When using a7 II, a7 III, a7R II, a7R III, a7R IV, a7S III, a9, a9 II, a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500 & a6600, they work fairly well with many of the newer Nikon Type G or E lenses. With older Nikkor D-Types lenses – yet they will still control aperture but forget about AF. Nikon PC-E lenses are also incompatible.

Commlite Nikon F to Sony E Autofocus Electronic Lens Adapter v06 ($200)
Commlite made the world’s first Nikon AF adapter as well as the re-branded adapters listed below. Commlite made physical changes to all adapters beginning with v05 that adds compatibility with several additional Nikon lenses that cannot be used with previous adapters. AF works best with a7 II, a7R II, a7 III, a7R III, a9, a6300, a6400 & a6500 and E-type and G-type Nikon AF lenses – but not with many of the earlier D-Type lenses.

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FotodioX FUSION Smart Mark II Adapter v06 ($312)
This Second generation Fotodiox Fusion adapter is a re-badged Commlite adapter that also ships with fw 06. North American users may prefer for it’s USA warranty and support. AF works best with a7 II, a7R II, a7 III, a7R III, a9, a6300, a6400 & a6500 and E-type and G-type Nikon AF lenses – but not with many of the earlier D-Type lenses.

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Vello Nikon F to Sony E Autofocus Lens Adapter v06 ($399)
Vello’s Nikon AF Adapter (now shipping with fw 06) is another re-badged Commlite which North American users may prefer for it’s USA warranty and support. AF works best with a7 II, a7R II, a7 III, a7R III, a9, a6300, a6400 & a6500 and E-type and G-type Nikon AF lenses – but not with many of the earlier D-Type lenses.

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Read how these three adapters perform on a7 II, a7 III, a7R II, a7R III, a7R IV, a7S III, a9, a9 II, a6100, a6300, a6400, a6500 & a6600:

Nikon G Manual Focus Lens Adapters for Sony E-Mount

Nikon G Adapters have a ring on the adapters that allows rough control of the aperture of Nikon G lenses – think of aperture control as opening or closing a faucet – rather than precise F-stops. They Cannot control the aperture of Nikkor E-Type or Nikkor PC-E Lenses. Nikon G adapters will also work with Nikon D-type and manual focus Nikkor lenses, so if you have both types of lenses – get a Nikon G adapter.

FotodioX Nikon F/G Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera DLX Series Adapter ($80)
Designed to support G-type lenses, this adapter has a de-clicked aperture control ring that allows for precise manual adjustment of the lens aperture. DLX series version also comes equipped with an improved spring mechanism that provides a more secure fit. It is also guaranteed to provide infinity focusing capabilities. Includes a built-in Arca-type compatible tripod foot that also has a standard 1/4″-20 thread.

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FotodioX Adapter for Nikon G to Sony E-Mount II ($60)
Allows you to attach a Nikon G lens to a Sony E-Mount camera body. Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm, auto-focusing, or other electronic functions will not operate correctly while using this adapter. Manual or aperture priority mode must be used when this adapter is attached. The adapter features a built-in aperture control ring for Nikon G lenses that can be clicked or de-clicked with the flip of a switch.

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Vello Nikon G Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter ($60)
This all-metal adapter allows you to mount a Nikon G lens onto a Sony E-mount camera. A tripod collar with a 1/4″-20 mount enables you to shift the center of gravity for easier handling with heavy lenses, and relieve strain on the camera lens assembly. There is no electrical communication between camera body and lens so you need to focus manually, and to set exposures manually or in aperture priority mode. The adapter has a manual aperture collar that provides approximate aperture control settings.

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Metabones Nikon G to Sony E-Mount Adapter ($139)
This Metabones adapter allows you to attach a Nikon F-mount G lens to Sony E-Mount, including full frame cameras. Metabones’ adapters are precision-machined with brass and plated with chromium on both sides of the adapter. It is also designed to allow lenses to reach infinity focus while maintaining the correct registration distance required to support CRC lenses or lenses with floating elements. It features a clickless 8-stop aperture ring with half-stop markings and a detachable tripod foot compatible with Arca Swiss quick release. Additionally, its matte black finish minimizes internal reflections so as to maintain image quality. Automatic lens functions, like autofocus, will not be retained when using this adapter.

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Novoflex Adapter for Nikon Lens to Sony E-Mount ($293)
This Novoflex Adapter makes it possible to mount a Nikon lens to Sony E-Mount cameras with a precision mechanical adapter. It does not transfer functions from the camera to the lens, such as auto focus, but automatic exposure metering (stop-down metering/aperture priority) is possible.

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Nikon F Manual Focus Lens Adapters for Sony E-Mount

Nikon F adapters are made for Nikon D-Type and Manual Focus Nikkor lenses which have a physical aperture ring. They Cannot control the aperture of Nikkor G-Type, E-Type or Nikkor PC-E Lenses.

Vello Nikon F Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount Adapter ($45)
This adapter allows you to mount a Nikon F lens onto a Sony E-mount (NEX or full-frame) camera body. The all-metal adapter is designed to fit the lens securely, yet can still be removed easily when not needed. Autofocus, automatic aperture and AE metering will be disabled by the lens adapter as there will be no electrical communication between camera body and lens. You will need to focus manually, and to set exposures manually or meter in aperture priority mode. The lens will retain its ability to focus to infinity.

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Metabones Nikon F to Sony E-Mount Adapter II ($99)
This Metabones adapter allows a Nikon F mount lens to be attached to a Sony E-mount including full frame cameras. Metabones adapters are quality made, using precision-machined brass with chromium plating on both the camera-body and the lens sides of the adapter in order to ensure smooth mounting, quality aesthetic, and durability. It has a detachable tripod foot that is compatible with Arca Swiss ball heads. Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm (AE metering), or other auto functions are not retained using this adapter.

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Voigtlander Nikon F to Sony E Lens Mount Adapter ($179)
Voigtlander’s Adapter for Sony E Mount Cameras–Nikon F Mount Lens (Black) allows you to mount a Nikon F mount lens to a Sony E mount camera. Adapter does not provide electronic communication between the camera and the lens–works with manual focus and exposure.

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FotodioX Vizelex Pro ND Throttle Lens Adapter for Nikon F-Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount ($100) features a built-in, variable neutral-density filter. This filter has a 2 to 1,000x filter factor that provides a 1 to 10 stop exposure reduction. The adapter’s variable neutral-density filter can help maintain proper exposure by compensating for increased light levels after widening an installed camera lens’s iris to obtain a narrower depth-of-field.

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APS-C Speed Booster Nikon F Manual Focus Lens Adapters

Speed Boosters are 0.71x focal converters that reduce a full-frame image to APS-C. They’re compatible with Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras like a6300, a6000, a5100, a5000 and NEX. They can also be used in APS-C or Super 35 Crop Mode with a7 Series cameras – but they will NOT cover fullframe. This adapter cannot control the aperture of Nikkor E-Type or Nikkor PC-E Lenses.

Metabones Nikon F-Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Speed Booster ULTRA ($479). With a 5 element/4 group optical design it allows a full frame Nikon F-Mount lens to be mounted to an APS-C format E-Mount camera and in doing so, increases the angle of view and increases the maximum aperture by approximately one f/stop. It is compatible with Nikkor F mount and F Mount G lenses including AI and non-AI mounts.

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Tilt/Shift Adapters for Nikon G to Sony E-Mount

Kipon Tilt- Shift Lens Mount Adapter from Nikon G to Sony Nex ($360)
Aperture control on the adapter allows manual aperture adjustment. The adapter also providea 360 degree free rotation and a 12 degree tilt and 15mm shift function. This provides the adapter with the flexibility to be adjusted accordingly to meet the needs of every situation. The tilt function enables you to highlight specific subjects in a photo while the shift function minimize an size distortions that may result from objects being seen at an angle.

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Tilt Adapters for Nikon F to Sony E-Mount

Lensbaby Tilt Transformer for Sony NEX ($349)
One more quite interesting choice for Nikon lenses is the Lensbaby Tilt Transformer for Sony NEX. It allows you to turn any Nikon lens from 8mm to 800mm into a tilt lens. This can come in handy for adjusting the focus plane when shooting landscapes or product photography. Since Nikon manual focus glass is available with fast apertures, this adapter works great for selective focus enabling users to to limit focus to just a small part of the frame. This adapter features easily adjustable metal swivel ball for smooth, fluid tilt with/metal locking ring and it tilts twice as far as normal Tilt/Shift lenses for extreme results.

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Camera: Sony a7R | Adapter: Lensbaby Tilt Transformer | Lens: Nikkor 55 f/1.2 AI-S

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Vello Nikon F to Sony E-Mount AF Lens Adapter ($399 from B&H Photo) will be available in early May 2016. The adapter allows autofocus with most Nikon G- and E-type lenses on Sony a7, a7R, a7S, a7II, a7RII, a7SII fullframe cameras and Sony a6300, a6000, a5100, a5000 APS-C mirrorless cameras. Please Note: it offers best performance with a7II, a7RII and a6300.

Most G-type and E-type Nikon lenses will be supported for autofocus, phase-detect support, auto exposure, and the ability to adjust aperture settings from the camera body.

Most Nikon D-type lenses will have access to auto-exposure capabilities and be able to communicate EXIF data through the adapter to the camera body – but no AF.

All Nikon lenses will be able to communicate EXIF data through the adapter to the camera and Image stabilization is also supported and will work with Sony’s in-body stabilization systems.

Auto exposure function is not compatible with Sony’s E-mount camcorders, such as the PXW-FS7.

Product Highlights

• Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera
• Works with both Full-Frame & APS-C E-Mount cameras
• Supports AF & Auto Exposure for most G-Type & E-Type Lenses
• Supports Auto Exposure with Most D-Type Lenses
• Retains Image Stabilization Functions
• Control Aperture from Camera Body
• Transfers EXIF Data to Camera
• Fixed Tripod Foot with 1/4″-20 Socket
• Matte Black Interior; Metal Construction

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The mount is designed for long-term use with a durable metal construction and it has a matte black interior that will help reduce reflections for optimal image quality.

It has an integrated tripod foot with a 1/4″-20 socket that can be used to reduce stress on the camera’s lens mount when using larger lenses.

Vello Nikon F to Sony E-Mount AF Lens Adapter (Pre-Order for $399 from B&H Photo)

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