Alpha mount adapter

Ofer Levy · October 4th, 2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuswendy Yasukin

Hi everyone,

I have been watching this forum for quite sometime but I has not got the chance to post anything yet, so this is my first post and sorry if I sounds blunt or missed a thread that I supposed to read before I post.

I own Z7U and have been wondering what would be the difference in terms of all aspect in quality, color, DoP if we use the MTF mount directly with 35mm SLR mount with the 3rd party market 35mm Adapter such as Letus, Redrock or Brevis?

Has anyone try to compare the video result side by side?

Regards
Wen

I use the MTF adapter on my Z7. I have no experience with the other adapters you mention.
SInce the MTF is only a ring - no optics then the quality will be as good as the lens you use. I use prime Nikon SLR still lenses and I am very happy with the results. You will have the x7 crop factor which I believe doesn't exsist with the other adapters.

Mihali Moore · October 8th, 2008, 09:24 AM

Hi all,

I've just bought a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 lens and have attached it to my Z7 with a MTF adapter ring. I have noticed some chromatic aberration when zoomed right in. Has anyone else had this problem? The lens I have is the new ED version. I have attached a couple of examples.

Cheers,

Mihali

Luc De Wandel · October 8th, 2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mihali Moore

Hi all,

I've just bought a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 lens and have attached it to my Z7 with a MTF adapter ring. I have noticed some chromatic aberration when zoomed right in. Has anyone else had this problem? The lens I have is the new ED version. I have attached a couple of examples.

Cheers,

Mihali

Hi Mihali,

I'm not sure if what I see there is chromatic abberation... don't forget that at full zoom with this lens, you're talking about a 1400 mm virtual focal length. Atmospheric effects - the same you experience when looking through 30x binoculars - may cause the strange effect. I'll let you know when I get my (second hand) 300 mm Nikon prime this weekend, if I get somthing similar.

Ofer Levy · October 10th, 2008, 04:28 PM

I don't see any significant CA. Images are a bit small and not sharp enough to be able to see.

I use the Mike Tapa adapter with the same lens and get good results. No CA. I am not very happy with the bokeh of this lens though but this has nothing to do with the adapter.

John Dewey · October 13th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Hi,

I own a Sony HVR-Z7U and am interested in purchasing the Mike Tapa Nikon mount for my camera.

My question is:

Do I have to buy Nikon lenses that have a manual aperture ring on the lens itself? I'm asking this because I am not sure how I would control my exposure without an aperture ring on the lens.

If someone could please explain to me how this works, I would be very appreciative.

Thanks in advance,

John

Gary Nattrass · October 14th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Hi John I have several Nikon lenses and the ones with the manual apperture are a must.

The auto only ones stop down to f32 so its a bit impractical to use them.

Luc De Wandel · October 16th, 2008, 12:21 PM

As I promised, I tested the Z7 with a Nikon 300mm f4,5 manual lens and these are the results. No chromatic abberration as far as I can see, but some turbulance of the air that causes temporary unsharpness. Generally, I'm very satisfied with the results of this virtual 2100 mm-lens!

Zach Love · November 20th, 2008, 03:24 PM

Has any one here bought the LA100W?

Sony Product Detail Page - LA100W

Looking at pictures of it on Sony's site, it looks like it has optics in it & iris controls.

The iris control make perfect sense, b/c most new SLR lenses don't have external control.

But what I'm wondering is what the optics are. Does anyone know? Does it take down the "7x mag" factor? (I'm guessing no, for the price point, but here is to hoping.)

Brendan Pyatt · November 21st, 2008, 05:55 AM

It is 7x.

Optics seemed pretty good to me but I only played with one for a few hours.

Zach Love · December 1st, 2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendan Pyatt

It is 7x.

Optics seemed pretty good to me but I only played with one for a few hours.

But what do those optics do?

the MTF has no optics, so why would Sony put optics in there if it doesn't add anything to the adapter?

Kushtrim Kadriu · January 3rd, 2010, 07:51 AM

hello there, it's my first post here and i have find out a lot of things regarding video.

my Z7 just arrived to me and I have two questions:

1 has anyone tried the Sony Digital Alpha adapter and are there any shoots that the frame can be seen?

2 and what is the difference between z7p and z7e?

BWT I'm working on some video project here and as soon as they are finished i will upload the videos.

Kiqa

Zach Love · January 4th, 2010, 11:48 PM

"1 has anyone tried the Sony Digital Alpha adapter and are there any shoots that the frame can be seen?"
What do you mean "frame can be seen"?

"2 and what is the difference between z7p and z7e? "
Not 100%, but I think the Z7U is for the USA / North America, Z7P for Japan, Z7E for Europe, etc.

Some will be NTSC, others PAL; warranties are valid in the region they're marketed in; but essentially any Z7_ is the same as the next.

Kushtrim Kadriu · January 7th, 2010, 04:03 AM

sorry for being a bit unclear, has any one uploaded video that was shoot with the adapter and lens in other words is it worth buying it.

Kiqa

Jon Wilson · January 9th, 2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Dewey

Hi,

I own a Sony HVR-Z7U and am interested in purchasing the Mike Tapa Nikon mount for my camera.

My question is:

Do I have to buy Nikon lenses that have a manual aperture ring on the lens itself? I'm asking this because I am not sure how I would control my exposure without an aperture ring on the lens.

If someone could please explain to me how this works, I would be very appreciative.

Thanks in advance,

John

I agree with Gary about the manual aperture ring, definitely need this for complete control over exposure. The Mike Tapa mount is great, quick and easy to use.

Cheers,
Jon

Vincent Oliver · January 9th, 2010, 07:47 AM

Jon,

Mikes adaptor comes in two forms, the basic one at £135 and The Nikon G to Sony EX3 at £150 which offers control on the apertures. I prefer to use the older manual lenses which can be picked up for a song on eBay.

I have used both and they work very well with Nikon lenses over 80mm (the 55mm Micro Nikkor also works) There is a X5.4 magnification factor on lenses so make sure you have a good sturdy tripod.

Here is a short clip I put together using manual Nikkor lenses

Sony EX3 Nikon mount

October 8th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#47
Mihali Moore Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bristol Posts: 92	CA issue with Nikon 80-200mm lens/Z7 combo Hi all, I've just bought a Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 lens and have attached it to my Z7 with a MTF adapter ring. I have noticed some chromatic aberration when zoomed right in. Has anyone else had this problem? The lens I have is the new ED version. I have attached a couple of examples. Cheers, Mihali Attached Thumbnails

October 14th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#51
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Hi John I have several Nikon lenses and the ones with the manual apperture are a must. The auto only ones stop down to f32 so its a bit impractical to use them. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

October 16th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#52
Luc De Wandel Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knokke-Heist, Belgium Posts: 963	As I promised, I tested the Z7 with a Nikon 300mm f4,5 manual lens and these are the results. No chromatic abberration as far as I can see, but some turbulance of the air that causes temporary unsharpness. Generally, I'm very satisfied with the results of this virtual 2100 mm-lens! Attached Thumbnails

January 3rd, 2010, 07:51 AM	#56
Kushtrim Kadriu New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kosovo/Prishtina Posts: 5	Sony Digital Alpha hello there, it's my first post here and i have find out a lot of things regarding video. my Z7 just arrived to me and I have two questions: 1 has anyone tried the Sony Digital Alpha adapter and are there any shoots that the frame can be seen? 2 and what is the difference between z7p and z7e? BWT I'm working on some video project here and as soon as they are finished i will upload the videos. Kiqa

January 4th, 2010, 11:48 PM	#57
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	"1 has anyone tried the Sony Digital Alpha adapter and are there any shoots that the frame can be seen?" What do you mean "frame can be seen"? "2 and what is the difference between z7p and z7e? " Not 100%, but I think the Z7U is for the USA / North America, Z7P for Japan, Z7E for Europe, etc. Some will be NTSC, others PAL; warranties are valid in the region they're marketed in; but essentially any Z7_ is the same as the next. __________________ Nothing says you're a serious video maker like S-VHS

October 10th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#49
Ofer Levy Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney-Australia Posts: 443	I don't see any significant CA. Images are a bit small and not sharp enough to be able to see. I use the Mike Tapa adapter with the same lens and get good results. No CA. I am not very happy with the bokeh of this lens though but this has nothing to do with the adapter.

October 13th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#50
John Dewey Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Posts: 288	Hi, I own a Sony HVR-Z7U and am interested in purchasing the Mike Tapa Nikon mount for my camera. My question is: Do I have to buy Nikon lenses that have a manual aperture ring on the lens itself? I'm asking this because I am not sure how I would control my exposure without an aperture ring on the lens. If someone could please explain to me how this works, I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance, John

November 20th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#53
Zach Love Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 944	Has any one here bought the LA100W? Sony Product Detail Page - LA100W Looking at pictures of it on Sony's site, it looks like it has optics in it & iris controls. The iris control make perfect sense, b/c most new SLR lenses don't have external control. But what I'm wondering is what the optics are. Does anyone know? Does it take down the "7x mag" factor? (I'm guessing no, for the price point, but here is to hoping.)

November 21st, 2008, 05:55 AM	#54
Brendan Pyatt Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 165	It is 7x. Optics seemed pretty good to me but I only played with one for a few hours.

January 7th, 2010, 04:03 AM	#58
Kushtrim Kadriu New Boot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kosovo/Prishtina Posts: 5	frame can be seen sorry for being a bit unclear, has any one uploaded video that was shoot with the adapter and lens in other words is it worth buying it. Kiqa

January 9th, 2010, 07:47 AM	#60
Vincent Oliver Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chislehurst, London Posts: 1,724	Jon, Mikes adaptor comes in two forms, the basic one at £135 and The Nikon G to Sony EX3 at £150 which offers control on the apertures. I prefer to use the older manual lenses which can be picked up for a song on eBay. I have used both and they work very well with Nikon lenses over 80mm (the 55mm Micro Nikkor also works) There is a X5.4 magnification factor on lenses so make sure you have a good sturdy tripod. Here is a short clip I put together using manual Nikkor lenses Sony EX3 Nikon mount __________________ Eyes are a deaf man’s ears. Ears are a blind man’s eyes