Just ordered the Nikon mount version of this adapter....very interested to see the quality of the ND filter when using it on some nice AIS primes paired to a Panasonic GX85.
This combined with my Zonghyi Lens turbo 2 speed booster means I can swap the mount over depending on the amount of light available...Use the Vizelex + ND filter during the day for up to 8 stops of ND and the speed booster for low light wide angle shots at night or as required....Could be a very flexible solution.
Mine showed up yesterday. My first impression is that autofocus is really awful on my A7r II. In a room with pretty standard lighting, a Canon 135mm f/2 couldn't lock onto anything at all - constant hunting. Even with the adapter's 1 stop of ND at minimal settings, it was much worse than I'd expect. I don't AF a lot when doing video anyway, but it's worth noting.
Cool - the gold box seems to be for the one with electronics . I've had my eye on those for a while now!
Gold Box today at $175
Nifty! Except.... it is over two months since May 1st :-/
I asked the same question of Fotodiox on May 1st:
"Are you planning on making a Vizelex ND Throttle for Samsung NX1?"
Their response was:
"Yes, it is in production. It should be available in the next 1-2 months.
Kind Regards, Fotodiox, Inc."
So it should be out soon unless their production schedule and plans have changed.
Is there a cheaper alternative to the HolyManta which gives the option to shoot without an ND filter?
Also, anything like this for the Samsung NX mount?
Anyone known any place in Europe to purchase this adapter?
At Amazon:
@balazer Thanks for the info!
Infinity focus is one thing, but spot on correct flange distance is pretty tricky to get right.
Putting glass between the lens and the sensor changes the flange focal distance by an amount that depends on the thickness of the glass and by the angle of the light rays. So with this kind of adapter it's impossible to have the correct flange focal distance for all lenses for all points on the image. The range of angles tends to be larger with wider lenses.
BTW, Rainbow Imaging adapters aren't necessarily any more correct for flange focal distance than other brands. I have a couple and they're just average. Novoflex and Metabones were worse.
This works on the A7 series of cameras, looks awesome/essential for videography.
Yes! Nikon G to E-mount available now:
I wonder if it keeps the parafocal qualities of the Sigma 18-35mm? Infinity focus is one thing, but spot on correct flange distance is pretty tricky to get right. I've tried three different adapters and the only one that got this right was the Rainbow Imaging.
Anyone tried the ND throttle with back lit subjects? I hate the internal reflections you get with a regular fader ND on the front and have a feeling this would do the job nicely.
oh, k
FaderNDs are never really good.
Wish we can have an all in one nd speed booster adapter
Looks really good to me. The convenience is clear. The design seen pretty solid and smooth. Like how dark it can get.
If the nd turns out to be ok, and they made a m43/fd and m43/eos, I'd buy it....fotodiox , listening ? Also they would be wise to consider doing this to their canon m/eos electronic adapter, which most m user buy instead of the canon version, at half the price.
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