Non-Canon mirrorless camera that easily can use Canon mount lenses: Just wondering. I am a Canon 77d user; I have a set of lenses, Sigma and Tamron, that I like very much. However, I...

mgoldfield

Just wondering.

I am a Canon 77d user; I have a set of lenses, Sigma and Tamron, that I like very much.
However, I would like to acquire a mirrorless body.

Does anyone know of a brand and model that can easily adapt to Canon mount lenses.

The Sigma SD Quattro looks awfully appealing, but it doesn't seem to "like"
Canon mount lenses.

Many thanks!

M. Goldfield

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Sony A6500 with Sigma MC11 adapter - must be Canon or the latest Sigma lenses.

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n3eg Loc: West coast USA

There are both dumb and smart adapters for micro four thirds that can adapt Canon lenses all the way back to FL mount.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

mgoldfield wrote:

Just wondering.

I am a Canon 77d user; I have a set of lenses, Sigma and Tamron, that I like very much.
However, I would like to acquire a mirrorless body.

Does anyone know of a brand and model that can easily adapt to Canon mount lenses.

The Sigma SD Quattro looks awfully appealing, but it doesn't seem to "like"
Canon mount lenses.

Many thanks!

M. Goldfield

Most higher end Sony mirrorless and Micro 4/3 (Olympus and Panasonic) mirrorless cameras can be adapted to Canon EF lenses.

Some adapters retain all automation (diaphragm, IS, metadata transfer, and AF), although the AF is a little slower than on Canon bodies. The less expensive adapters don’t retain automation, or retain less of it.

http://metabones.com sells the best ones I know of. But they ARE pricey.

Robyn H Loc: MainLine PA

Most of the major brands are adaptable but why not adapt to Canon mirrorless body?!. I bought an EF to EF-M adapter and a Canon M50 so now all my EF and EF-S lenses work on my M50.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Robyn H wrote:

Most of the major brands are adaptable but why not adapt to Canon mirrorless body?!. I bought an EF to EF-M adapter and a Canon M50 so now all my EF and EF-S lenses work on my M50.

The M50 is a reasonable choice for those who want a Canon solution. Yet, there are four great reasons to adapt or to switch brands:

Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony

...but only if you have a specific need or desire to switch, and if you plan to buy native lenses for your primary uses.

I dumped Canon and Nikon for Panasonic, because their Lumix GHx line has the audio and video features I need.

Robyn H Loc: MainLine PA

One really can't go wrong with any of the big name manufacturers these days. I stick with Canon because I've used Canon for a very long time and I know they build a durable quality product. Sometimes I curse them for one reason or another but I'm very familiar with their menu structures and compatibility of lenses; no surprises. I'm curious and a little annoyed about the lack of a headphone jack on the M50, but there are alternatives; pain in the tookis but alternatives none the less.
If it ever came down to actual need, I'd probably go the dedicated video camera with stereo audio route.

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mgoldfield wrote:

Just wondering.

I am a Canon 77d user; I have a set of lenses,
Sigma and Tamron, that I like very much.
However, I would like to acquire a mirrorless
body.

Does anyone know of a brand and model that
can easily adapt to Canon mount lenses.

The Sigma SD Quattro looks awfully appealing,
but it doesn't seem to "like"
Canon mount lenses.

Many thanks!

M. Goldfield

Sigma is about to announce more or less the
same camera but with a more adapter-friendly
new lens mount. Hope you're not in a hurry ....

I use Canon mount lenses on Lumix, Olympus,
and Sony camera. I use only back button AF
and MF so I find the focus to be adequate. The
only deficiency from my point of view is that
the IS in the Canon lenses does not run, so I
stick to bodies with IBIS.

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Sony

mgoldfield

Thank you all for such prompt and valuable assistance.

When all is said and done it looks like the M50 is probably the best choice.
I've been a Canon user since 1978 when I bought the AE-1. I suspect the M50 would
have a very short learning curve since I'm so familiar with the EOS 77D.

All I would need is Canon's M mount adapter. Shooting the M50 with my Sigma 30mm f/1.4 would be
reminiscent of shooting the old AE-1 with its 50mm f/1.8 lens less the film.

M. Goldfield

Robyn H Loc: MainLine PA

mgoldfield wrote:

Thank you all for such prompt and valuable assista... (show quote)

My M50 with EF to EF-M adapter and EF 40 mm pancake lens.

mgoldfield

Robyn H wrote:

My M50 with EF to EF-M adapter and EF 40 mm pancake lens.

That's exactly what I want to do, except with Sigma and Tamron EF mount lenses.

M. Goldfield

Robyn H Loc: MainLine PA

mgoldfield wrote:

That's exactly what I want to do, except with Sigma and Tamron EF mount lenses.

M. Goldfield

I've used my Sigma 150-600 Sport with matching teleconverter on my M50 and my Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 with matching teleconverter, and various other EF and EF-S lenses. Everything worked great.
I did some research on the adapter and the best one I found, for the money, is the one on the camera. The Canon made adapter was just too expensive for what it does. This adapter cost around $70 USD.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

mgoldfield wrote:

Just wondering.

I am a Canon 77d user; I have a set of lenses, Sigma and Tamron, that I like very much.
However, I would like to acquire a mirrorless body.

Does anyone know of a brand and model that can easily adapt to Canon mount lenses.

The Sigma SD Quattro looks awfully appealing, but it doesn't seem to "like"
Canon mount lenses.

Many thanks!

M. Goldfield

Just wondering why not the Canon mirrorless?
M5 and M50 work with adapter natively in communication which no other maker can do.
Small and easy to carry.
Or the new R will also use all your EF lenses again natively with the adapter. And with that camera all your EF lenses will be even more enhanced with the control adapter.so you will have the same features as the R lenses and from reviews they work better with the R camera.
So not sure why you want to downgrade your lens capability and features by putting it on a non-compatible camera.
If you want a Sony then sell your superior Canon glass and settle for Sony and go from there.

kbatschke Loc: Chicagoland-west

imagemeister wrote:

Sony A6500 with Sigma MC11 adapter - must be Canon or the latest Sigma lenses.

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Agree. I went 70d to a6500. Love the camera. However. The EF-S lenses don’t work with the MC-11. Only EF lenses.

mgoldfield

Architect1776 wrote:

Just wondering why not the Canon mirrorless? br M5... (show quote)

No thanks!

The EOS R is a bit too rich for my blood, and I don't need a FF.
My lens choices (focal lengths) were all based on a 1.6 crop sensor.

No, it looks like the M50 is the route as soon as I am ready to take the plunge;
the M50 will be an auxiliary body to my 77d.

Thank for the advice.

M. Goldfield