Using Nikon lenses with Sony A7R IV
May 30, 2020 18:46:25 #
Is anyone using Nikon lenses with the A7R IV? If so, what adapter are you using? How well does the autofocus work compared to a Sony lens? What problems, if any, have you found using the Nikon lenses? How does the optical performance of the generally equivalent Sony and Nikon lenses compare?
I have the set of Nikon 14-28, 28-70, and 70-200mm F2.8 G lenses plus others.
I'm considering purchasing this camera now if my lenses will work well with it.
I'll appreciate your input.
I have the set of Nikon 14-28, 28-70, and 70-200mm F2.8 G lenses plus others.
I'm considering purchasing this camera now if my lenses will work well with it.
I'll appreciate your input.
May 31, 2020 07:57:43 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Is anyone using Nikon lenses with the A7R IV? If ... (show quote)
Just curious, what is wrong with the Z7?
Same Sony sensor but in a Nikon body.
May 31, 2020 07:58:23 #
They'll work find with appropriate adapter, but why? You gain in-body stabilization and features of the EVF like focus peeking, but native Sony mirrorless lenses are better and integrate with the body as part of the entire mirrorless system. If maximized image quality and performance is desired, you'll want Sony's lenses on a Sony body.
May 31, 2020 08:29:29 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
They'll work find with appropriate adapter, but why? You gain in-body stabilization and features of the EVF like focus peeking, but native Sony mirrorless lenses are better and integrate with the body as part of the entire mirrorless system. If maximized image quality and performance is desired, you'll want Sony's lenses on a Sony body.
Why you ask? Here's why. The person already has Nikon glass and he wants a mirrorless camera that weighs less than his current camera. He believes the Sony model is a proven design and has the features he most desires, and he doesn't believe the new Nikon has been out long enough yet. That's why. So how about just focusing on that in answering his question.
May 31, 2020 10:25:12 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Just curious, what is wrong with the Z7?
Same Sony sensor but in a Nikon body.
Same Sony sensor but in a Nikon body.
Actually not, the R version has a 61 MPixel sensor in contrast to the about 46 MPixel sensor of the Z7. Also, the A7R IV has pixel shift capability. Friends that have the Canon mirrorless and Nikon Z7 complain about the focusing speed. From what I have read, the Sony technology is perhaps two years ahead of Nikon and Canon. I have a RX100 VII and have found it to be quite impressive. I really like my D810 and my collection of Nikon glass.
May 31, 2020 11:04:15 #
Naptown Gaijin wrote:
Why you ask? Here's why. The person already has Nikon glass and he wants a mirrorless camera that weighs less than his current camera. He believes the Sony model is a proven design and has the features he most desires, and he doesn't believe the new Nikon has been out long enough yet. That's why. So how about just focusing on that in answering his question.
May 31, 2020 11:09:45 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Is anyone using Nikon lenses with the A7R IV? If ... (show quote)
Skip the Sony and go with the Nikon Z7. Adapted lens never work as well as native lenses, regardless of brand. Of course if you shoot nothing but static subjects it won't matter.
May 31, 2020 11:40:18 #
joer wrote:
Skip the Sony and go with the Nikon Z7. Adapted lens never work as well as native lenses, regardless of brand. Of course if you shoot nothing but static subjects it won't matter.
Thanks Joe, but I'm not keen about the Z7. Hopefully Nikon will release the Z8 or whatever that makes it an excellent camera too.
May 31, 2020 13:35:12 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Actually not, the R version has a 61 MPixel sensor in contrast to the about 46 MPixel sensor of the Z7. Also, the A7R IV has pixel shift capability. Friends that have the Canon mirrorless and Nikon Z7 complain about the focusing speed. From what I have read, the Sony technology is perhaps two years ahead of Nikon and Canon. I have a RX100 VII and have found it to be quite impressive. I really like my D810 and my collection of Nikon glass.
We will see.
Sony video really sucks in AF.
Sony AF is fast but lenses and AF do not synch.
A little square jumping around inside the viewfinder does not mean you are getting that in focus.
May 31, 2020 13:47:55 #
Architect1776 wrote:
We will see.
Sony video really sucks in AF.
Sony AF is fast but lenses and AF do not synch.
A little square jumping around inside the viewfinder does not mean you are getting that in focus.
Sony video really sucks in AF.
Sony AF is fast but lenses and AF do not synch.
A little square jumping around inside the viewfinder does not mean you are getting that in focus.
Apparently you are not up to date on the latest Sony's. I don't do videos but for stills the auto focus is the best I have seen providing its set up correctly.
Over the years I have owned and used no less than twelve DSLR's and almost as many mirror-less cameras.
May 31, 2020 14:00:33 #
joer wrote:
Apparently you are not up to date on the latest Sony's. I don't do videos but for stills the auto focus is the best I have seen providing its set up correctly.
Over the years I have owned and used no less than twelve DSLR's and almost as many mirror-less cameras.
Over the years I have owned and used no less than twelve DSLR's and almost as many mirror-less cameras.
Your point?
I read latest reviews of the latest equipment from multiple sources and stand strongly by what I said
May 31, 2020 14:09:15 #
Ltgk20
Loc: Salisbury, NC
I don't own Nikon stuff and I don't own an a7riv, but I do have an a9ii and I have done quite a bit of reading on AF performance. Much of what I've read suggests that F mount lenses do not adapt nearly as well as Canon's EF mount to Sony E-mount. Much of this information is, perhaps, a year old, so maybe an adapter has been released in this time which works better, but do your research thoroughly.
As to Sony's AF performance, what I've both seen and read is that what is posted about being ~2 years ahead of the others seems common and reliable. That said, cameras made in the last 4 to 6 years tend to have very good AF. The way I take this is that, while the Sony AF may be slightly better, the difference tend to only come through at the extremes of performance, rather than the general use cases where it's hard to get a camera which will not perform well nowadays.
Finally, while it's certainly true that adapting from one brands lenses to that same brand's mirrorless will perform better than across manufacturers, even adapting EF to R or F to Z is still adapting.
As to Sony's AF performance, what I've both seen and read is that what is posted about being ~2 years ahead of the others seems common and reliable. That said, cameras made in the last 4 to 6 years tend to have very good AF. The way I take this is that, while the Sony AF may be slightly better, the difference tend to only come through at the extremes of performance, rather than the general use cases where it's hard to get a camera which will not perform well nowadays.
Finally, while it's certainly true that adapting from one brands lenses to that same brand's mirrorless will perform better than across manufacturers, even adapting EF to R or F to Z is still adapting.
May 31, 2020 14:59:59 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Thanks Joe, but I'm not keen about the Z7. Hopefully Nikon will release the Z8 or whatever that makes it an excellent camera too.
I wasn’t that keen on the Z7 until I bought one. Now I love it.
May 31, 2020 15:07:51 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Is anyone using Nikon lenses with the A7R IV? If ... (show quote)
No good adapters exist for mounting Nikon lenses on Sony bodies. For Canon lenses there is Metabones, which is nearly as good as native for AF and VR, but for Nikon all three, Vello, Comlite and Fotodiox are pretty much useless. They are all unreliable, slow to AF with lense or don't work at all, badly built and tend to die after very little time, the Fotodiox has been known to brick bodies. Either sell your lenses or wait for the Z8.
May 31, 2020 17:54:35 #
captxmas
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area
I beg to differ re: " No good adaptors". I have a stable of Nikon glass and when I wanted a second body to replace my Nikon D10 I chose the Sony ARiii. Fantastic camera. I purchased the Comlite latest generation adaptor.
I have to say it works flawlessly with the exception that autofocus is slightly slower. Other than that It compares in abilities to placing the lenses on my Nikon D500.
I highly recommend this combo to save $ on more new lines.
I have to say it works flawlessly with the exception that autofocus is slightly slower. Other than that It compares in abilities to placing the lenses on my Nikon D500.
I highly recommend this combo to save $ on more new lines.
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