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Feb 21, 2019 12:56:21   #
imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida
 
tropics68 wrote:
The MC-11 was designed by SIGMA to use SIGMA EF mount lenses on an E-mount Sony. Not Canon lenses.



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Feb 21, 2019 13:31:24   #
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Blurryeyed wrote:
Maybe because I don't own a Sony camera.... The lens I purchased was a 50mm Art for $750, probably the dealer, well known, trying to clear stock, it was at about $200 less than Adorama and B&H and it came as a combo with the MC-11 adapter for use on a Sony body. I researched the adapter prior to selling it on ebay so I actually only paid $600 for that lens brand new.... Pretty good deal, current lists for $950.


Several hundred dollars for a normal
lens is ALWAYS a good deal ... if the
buyer is happy with that.

.

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Feb 21, 2019 13:32:33   #
ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or
 
I have the Sigma MC-11 and use it primailary with my Sigma 15-600mm C on my a7s and a6000. It works fine. I have lent the MC-11 to a student that has several Canon lenses and it works fine on her a7Rii. The MC-11 seems to work better than the non sigma adapter she was previously using. If you shoot primairly landscapes and not animals or sports then speed is not a big factor. Sticking with your Canon lenses will not be a problem. Native lenses will always be optimal. As always, Try befor you buy. Happy Shooting

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Feb 21, 2019 14:48:41   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
NormanTheGr8 wrote:
I will be upgrading to full frame this summer and while doing research at my local camera store I looked at the Sony a7III, The sales guy said the Sigma adapter would work really well, "perfectly" with my Canon EF lenses .

Does anyone have any experience with this setup ?

I moved off Canon to Sony in 2013 and have used several autofocus adapters with Canon lenses. The Sigma MC-11 is very good. The MetaBones III & IV are reasonable. However, Canon lenses were meant for Canon bodies!

I have since been slowly selling off my Canon lenses and going with Minolta AF lenses using Sony's LA-EA4 adapter and truly love the combination of Sony full frame and Minolta's excellent glass. I do have two FE mount zoom lenses but now primarily use Minolta's AF 28mm f2.8, AF 50mm f1.4, AF 135mm f2.8, AF Macro 100mm f2.8, AF 28-135mm, f4-f4.5 and AF 500mm f8 reflex; all of which cost me less than one top of the line Sony FE lens and give very good performance and image quality. I'm a happy camper!!

I currently own a Sony A7S and A7R II as well as a RX10 III & IV, and did own an A7R and A7 II. At some point in the future I will probably acquire the A7R III.

Good luck in your review of Sony options.

bwa

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Feb 21, 2019 14:49:30   #
Toment Loc: FL, IL
 
I have an a7r2
Sigma adapter works pretty well with Canon fit, but not like native lenses. Period.

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Feb 21, 2019 20:31:34   #
NormanTheGr8 Loc: Racine, Wisconsin
 
SteveG wrote:
Why not just sell your Canon lenses and use that money for Sony glass?


2 reasons:

1) the glass won't fetch A high enough price compared to what the new glass would cost

2) I still plan on useing my 7D mk2

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Feb 21, 2019 20:37:53   #
ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or
 
New does not always mean better. Works vs not working does.

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Feb 21, 2019 20:53:34   #
NormanTheGr8 Loc: Racine, Wisconsin
 
User ID wrote:
Several hundred dollars for a normal
lens is ALWAYS a good deal ... if the
buyer is happy with that.

.


several hundred for a lens that was $ 2000.00 doesn't make the seller happy at all

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Feb 21, 2019 21:09:26   #
twi_light
 
I just purchased a Sony A7RIII, along with the Sony FE 24-105mm lens and Sigma MC 11 adapter. I've just had an opportunity to use the Sony lens and the Canon EF 70-300mm with adapter. Both yielded excellent images. I chose this combination because I still intend to use my 6D MKII, as a wildlife and sports camera. The Sony is primarily for shooting landscapes. I plan to have my older 6D converted to b&w IR shortly.

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Feb 21, 2019 22:06:46   #
NormanTheGr8 Loc: Racine, Wisconsin
 
twi_light wrote:
I just purchased a Sony A7RIII, along with the Sony FE 24-105mm lens and Sigma MC 11 adapter. I've just had an opportunity to use the Sony lens and the Canon EF 70-300mm with adapter. Both yielded excellent images. I chose this combination because I still intend to use my 6D MKII, as a wildlife and sports camera. The Sony is primarily for shooting landscapes. I plan to have my older 6D converted to b&w IR shortly.


Thank You

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