a6000 adapter to Nikon Dx Lens
May 18, 2016 18:00:47 #
I have never used an adaptor let alone purchased one. I recently purchased a Sony a6000 that so far I am enjoying very much. I have a couple of Nikon G type lenses, 55mm-300mm and 18mm-140mm that I use on my Nikon D7000.
I understand the 'concept' of using an adaptor. My questions:
Are there brands of adapters that I should prefer or not consider?
"You get what you pay for". In this situation, is paying $100+ unreasonable for an adapter?
I am continuing to do research but want to just see who on the forum has experience in this area.
Thanks for any positive advice.
I understand the 'concept' of using an adaptor. My questions:
Are there brands of adapters that I should prefer or not consider?
"You get what you pay for". In this situation, is paying $100+ unreasonable for an adapter?
I am continuing to do research but want to just see who on the forum has experience in this area.
Thanks for any positive advice.
May 18, 2016 18:22:58 #
The biggest differences I have seen are sloppy mechanics/machining in the non-electronic ones. I have a Viltrox for Canon ef lenses - that I would NOT recommend - the electronics AND machining (physical fit) are bad.
May 18, 2016 18:28:23 #
I do not have a Sony but have considered buying one. I have done some reading on using Nikon glass on a Sony A6000. Gary Fong (you can google his name) is a big advocate of Sony and has U Tube videos. He talks about using the metabones adapter. This is not cheap...around $250. I shoot with a small Nikon and have the same lenses as you and just can't see justifying buying the Sony, and the adapter to use my Nikon lenses. If I go Sony, then I would get glass made for Sony, either proprietary or Zeiss.
May 18, 2016 18:43:13 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
There is an adapter, Brand Name Fotodiox for FG-type lens to Sony E-mount. .B&H Part # FONIKGNEXDLX. $80.00. I don't own a Sony a6000 camera, therefore I cannot vouch for the reliability of this adapter. It is not expensive compared to others.
May 18, 2016 18:47:59 #
mymike wrote:
I do not have a Sony but have considered buying on... (show quote)
I have been viewing Gary's videos. They are good. I did get a couple of Sony AE lenses with the a6000. So I am happy with those, so far. I also have a Nikon 50mm and 35mm, forgot to list those originally. So actually, I would want the adapter to use the last two lenses.
Yes, the Metabones is expensive. Thanks
May 18, 2016 20:09:35 #
I really am leaning towards the A6300, so I may gift that to myself in the next few months. I would like to hear what you decide on for an adapter and your review.
May 19, 2016 09:27:52 #
The use of lense adapters will always degrade the picture quality. Use direct mount lenses unless you don't care.
May 19, 2016 13:22:20 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
I have used inexpensive adapters for my Sony Nex-7 and Olympus OMDME5. They all seem to work fine, but manual focus gets tiring after awhile. There is also the possibility that you will not be able to focus to infinity. I suggest you experiment with a cheap adapter ($14) prior to spending big on Metabones.
May 19, 2016 20:59:17 #
Adapters like the fotodiox are just ok on a 6000 or any a series Sony
They make u shoot in manual but u get to use your good lenses which is great in itself
(Thanks Sony)
AF is lousy
AF on a7rii is supposed to be great..
Jason Lanier on u tube has a video on the metabones and the mark ii
They make u shoot in manual but u get to use your good lenses which is great in itself
(Thanks Sony)
AF is lousy
AF on a7rii is supposed to be great..
Jason Lanier on u tube has a video on the metabones and the mark ii
May 19, 2016 23:30:27 #
For the "G" lenses without an aperture ring, you'll need an adapter which has an adjustable aperture feature. I would use an adapter which is simply an inexpensive mechanical connection between the lens and the camera - no glass - so there is NO degradation of the image. I have a Sony A6000 and several adapters for Minolta and Nikon lenses. For Nikon G, I use "Fotasy NANG Nikon G-type DX AFS Lens to Sony E-Mount NEX Camera Adapter" from Amazon for $18.59. Focus and exposure will be manual. For exposure, you can use aperture priority mode, turn the aperture ring on the adapter, and let the camera choose shutter speed, or full manual exposure. Manual focus is easy when you use focus peaking.
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