Nex 5n lens adapter, what is maximum aperture? When you use a lens adapter for a Nex camera for example, to use a manual focus lens, is there a conversion for the lens opening?
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Your 50 f/1.8 will still open to f/1.8, but due to crop factor will function as a 75mm on the NEX camera. Note that the crop factor also affects the *appearance* of DOF, so f/1.8 on a APS-C camera will look more like ~f/2.5 (-ish) on a full-frame camera.
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Most DX lenses are "G" designated and missing the aperture ring. This adapter does not carry any data from the lens to the camera. It also has no mechanical connection. Therefore, most DX lenses will be stuck at the smallest aperture and photos would be severely underexposed. With this adapter, you must focus and set your exposure manually. If your lens has an aperture ring and focus ring, this well-built adapter works fabulously. With focus peaking, manually focusing is a pretty quick and easy task. Keep in mind, the exif data will be missing info like aperture setting.
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Hey A.M.M Arguello, I noticed in your initial post you mentioned you have the NEX-3 camera. I also noticed in your last post that you ordered the 55-210 mm zoom lense. Have you had a chance to use the 55-210 mm zoom lense with your NEX-3 yet? Have you had any problems? I only ask because on the sony website this lense does not list the NEX-3 as a compatible camera. However I think this has to do with the fact that the NEX-3 was technically a discontinued model when this lense was released. Any first hand experience you can provide would be much appreciated.
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I'm sorry that I can't give a reliable answer. I called Sony about it while I had the lens in my possession and was told that it didn't apply to my NEX-7. Sony Customer service was quite helpful. I suggest trying them. Unless there is new stock at Amazon, my understanding is that you will likely have to send the lens to Sony for upgrade if yours is not the NEX-7 model.
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recvd my nex5n a few wks ago,haven't tried video about the clicking sound though it doesn't matter to me, i have sony a55 for when i need it but so far I didn't use it too. If I want movies I'll buy a camcorder. all I'm interested a go around convience,which the the 5n has,and acording to the reviews. I'm thinking of the evf and wondering if it's worth the price. Lens adapter,forget about it.already have the a55 and my various lens,it's just defeating it's purpose. so again is the evf worth the dough. I'd like to hear from users.
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Since the lens is now just mechanically - and not electronically - coupled you need to tell the camera body to allow shooting in this mode. This is done in the set-up menu and very well explained, starting at 4:50 in the "How-To: Sony Nex-6 and Using Lens Adapters!!" video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-PJguvrCTk. Go to the set-up menu and enable "shooting without lens". The video also shows you how to set up "focus peaking" to help manual focusing. This works really very well. Note that the body is not aware of the aperture, but still meters light through the lens and can still indicate that proper exposure is reached as you manually choose the [aperture, shutter speed, ISO] combination of your choice. The NEX-6 with the Fotodiox mount adapter and Nikon lenses is a superb combination I use all the time. Enjoy
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I have a 5N, and this combo works well. To my knowlege they have not changed the mount on the 5T so this should work with all the NEX cameras. These are real fun toy lenses. I usually end up using these more then my $700 NEX lenses.
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Yonnattan,Simply stated you can use the adapter in manual mode if the lens has an aperture ring as well as aperture priority if the lens has an aperture ring. I hope this answers your question. Regards Dennis Dellis
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The answer is "Yes", but avoid it anyway. I bought this adapter to use my favorite Nikon lens on my Nex 5. I ignored the warnings on this site that it's impossible to remove the lens from the adapter without damaging the lens! As a result, my favorite Nikon lens became a permanent Nex lens. I don't mind because I no longer used my Nikon cameras -- but if you want to ever take the adapter off and use your lens on your Nikon, forget it -- it's NOT coming off, period. There are better adapters, trust me. Do NOT buy this one.
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since auto-focus requires transfer of information between the camera and lens, these adapters WILL NOT work. I think your only option might be the SONY manufactured adapters, which do maintain a complete connection between camera and lens. I own three of these adapters; Sony Alpha, Leica Thread, and Pentax Thread mount. All allow me to use the NEX body as a "digital back" for my excellent 35mm film lenses. Hope that helps. And there's nothing wrong with full manual operation; you can see the effects of adjustment on the LCD screen before you take the picture. Hope this helps. And the Sony adapters start around $250... So??? since auto-focus requires transfer of information between the camera and lens, these adapters WILL NOT work. I think your only option might be the SONY manufactured adapters, which do maintain a complete connection between camera and lens. I own three of these adapters; Sony Alpha, Leica Thread, and Pentax Thread mount. All allow me to use the NEX body as a "digital back" for my excellent 35mm film lenses. Hope that helps. And there's nothing wrong with full manual operation; you can see the effects of adjustment on the LCD screen before you take the picture. Hope this helps. And... » Read More since auto-focus requires transfer of information between the camera and lens, these adapters WILL NOT work. I think your only option might be the SONY manufactured adapters, which do maintain a complete connection between camera and lens. I own three of these adapters; Sony Alpha, Leica Thread, and Pentax Thread mount. All allow me to use the NEX body as a "digital back" for my excellent 35mm film lenses. Hope that helps. And there's nothing wrong with full manual operation; you can see the effects of adjustment on the LCD screen before you take the picture. Hope this helps. And the Sony adapters start around $250... So??? « Show Less
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I have the Nikon adapter and it fit my F mount lenses. This is a manual adapter and I purchased it because I had older lenses I cared to used on my new digital camera. Simple adapter and works as expected.
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Found this on Amazon:Q: Can you use your old nex compatible lenses with this body? A: It is an e-mount frame. So any lenses that are e-mount will be just fine. A-mount lenses will work too with an adapter. This is a helpful website: http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/slrs/sony_a6000
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I tested in a NEX 3, is just an extension including the lens electronic contacts, so camera is able to control zoom, focus, aperture etc. Mounts and body are plastic if want to use heavy lens or keep it all the time in the camera look for other option. It works as expected with the 16-50 maximum magnification is at 16mm but let you less dept of field.
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I ordered the lens for my OMD E-5. Before it arrived I discovered from my local Camera srore that for the E-5 it would require an adapter. I returned it as soon as I received it. However I now own the OMD E-1 and from what I have read on it, it has a dual focusing system that allows it to be used with micro 4/3 lenses as well as the older 4/3 lenses. Again this is from what I have read, not from direct experience.
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I think it depends on the camera you are using. For the NEX Sony I needed a $24 adapter. Email METZ. They do respond.
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Dennis, I have the NEX 6, and I first tried the adaptor without the translucent mirror, which had only intermittent autofocusing. By exchanging it for the LAE2 version, I experienced rapid autofocusing with my Sony A-mount lenses, particularly the 28-250 zoom. Yes, it does add some bulk to the NEX, but having the option to use several A-mount lenses with the nex 6 makes it a worthwhile purchase, in my estimation.I have a 35mm a-mount which is extremely fast-focusing, so your intended 90mm would work well. Bear in mind that the NEX has the focus peaking feature for those times when autofocus is impractical, but I like my fast focusing option with the adaptor attached. Dennis, I have the NEX 6, and I first tried the adaptor without the translucent mirror, which had only intermittent autofocusing. By exchanging it for the LAE2 version, I experienced rapid autofocusing with my Sony A-mount lenses, particularly the 28-250 zoom. Yes, it does add some bulk to the NEX, but having the option to use several A-mount lenses with the nex 6 makes it a worthwhile purchase, in my estimation.I have a 35mm a-mount which is extremely fast-focusing, so your intended 90mm would work well. Bear in mind that the NEX has the focus peaking feature for those times when autofocus... » Read More Dennis, I have the NEX 6, and I first tried the adaptor without the translucent mirror, which had only intermittent autofocusing. By exchanging it for the LAE2 version, I experienced rapid autofocusing with my Sony A-mount lenses, particularly the 28-250 zoom. Yes, it does add some bulk to the NEX, but having the option to use several A-mount lenses with the nex 6 makes it a worthwhile purchase, in my estimation.I have a 35mm a-mount which is extremely fast-focusing, so your intended 90mm would work well. Bear in mind that the NEX has the focus peaking feature for those times when autofocus is impractical, but I like my fast focusing option with the adaptor attached. « Show Less
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Just a question using 1.4x on APS-C sensor, wondering how it relates to the maximum aperture allowed for auto focusing of 5.6. As I understand, if you have a lens set for f/4 then the effective max. aperture on APS-C sensor would be 4x1.6 = 6.4, now if you magnify it by the 1.4x extender then you get 6.4x1.4 = 9 This is the effective aperture on a cropped sensor using the extender, am I missing something here?