The Meike MK-EFTR-C is a budget-friendly EF/EF-S to EOS-R lens adapter with drop-in filters. This release is very welcome news for Canon EOS-R mirrorless, Red Komodo and Red Raptor shooters. Drop-in filters systems quickly and easily slot lens modifiers at the rear of the lens, instead of screwing them onto the front. Shooters can pack a little lighter, keep a compact rig, and have the next best thing to having built-in NDs. Meike MK-EFTR-C EF/EF-S to EOS-R Drop-in VND Filter Adapter Image credit: Meike Global Built with a dust and water resistant, metal body, the Meike MK-EFTR-C is fully compatible with Canon EF/EF-S mount lenses. It has gold plated contacts for auto-focus, aperture control, lens image stabilization, and lens data transmission to the camera. It weighs only 138.9 grams with the VND in, and has a small footprint of just 2.87 x 0.95 inches. Image credit: Meike Global The adapter comes with both a 1.5 to 9 stop variable ND filter, and a clear drop-in filter for when NDs aren’t required. Best of all, the Meike MK-EFTR-C is super affordable at $149.99. Competition Image credit: Canon | KipperTie Prior to the release of the Meike MK-EFTR-C, run-and-gun shooters had only 2 options from either Canon or KipperTie. The Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R costs $399.99 and doesn’t include the necessary $129.95 Clear Filter. The KipperTie Revolva RF/EF is incredibly high-end and starts at a base price of around $1,200. As a RED Komodo shooter myself, this came as...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 2 November, 2021