The mirrorless revolution is changing the game and promises a world where most lenses can be adapted onto just about any camera. But there are important rules in this new world. Consider this your handbook. Original Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash It has long been a rule of thumb that any DSLR lens can be mounted onto any mirrorless camera. If you have Canon or Nikon lenses, you can easily mount them onto anything with a Sony E-Mount. So with Nikon and Canon’s new lens mounts, I’m sure a lot of us are curious whether, for example, we’ll be able to mount the Canon 28-70mm f/2 on an a7R IV, or for that matter on a Nikon z6. Will these lenses be just as adaptable as their EF lenses, or are all the new lens systems mutually exclusive? An Intro to Lens Adapters Canon EF glass has been prevalent because of its quality, sure, but also its flexibility – you’re just as likely to see a Canon zoom on a C300 Mark II as you are to see it on a RED Weapon or sometimes even a Sony FS7. That’s because of the prevalence of quality adapters. For an electronic lens system like EF or Nikon G you need something a little more complicated, but if you want to get even simpler than that, indie filmmakers still hunt down and actively shoot on vintage SLR lenses – all you need for that is a cheap metal adapter ring. Canon...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 23 January, 2020