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Lens adapters for Sony Alpha cameras

February 25, 2016  •  1 Comment

 

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One of the features that attracted me to the Sony mirrorless digital cameras was the ability to use different lenses. Not only could I use some of my Canon EF lenses but in my camera collection I could drag out the older Olympus, Pentax, and even Carl Zeiss from my Contax camera system and give them new life and extend my creative options.

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For my older Contax lenses I purchased the Metabones CY-E mount adapter. My reason I went with the more expensive adapter for the Zeiss lenses is because the value and quality of the optic. I wanted to make sure that quality was "passed down" to the Sony. And I wasn't disappointed the tight fit and ability to focus smoothly wasn't affected in the least.

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K&F concept adapters I purchased for both my Pentax and Olympus OM lenses. And found them to be every bit as good as the Metabones adapters with all metal construction and a solid feel. The lenses also focus all the way to Infinity like the Metabones. So in both cases these adapters are a great way to bring the older film lenses into the digital age and give them value in imaging again.

 


Comments

Jason Byron Lee
Since my original posting I've added 2 more adapters to my collection, and they have worked incredible. I purchased a Nikon G to Sony adapter and one for Canon FD and in a matter of moments my Sony A7 and A72 cameras have over 20 lenses now that I can use. And I couldn't be more happy with the K&F Concept brand of adapters. Most of those adapters cost around $18 but are more solid than my Metabones adapter costing $100. And I've noticed a vignette issue with the Metabones for Yashica/Contax also, that I hadn't noticed before.
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