topic Adapter knowledge in Alpha & NEX interchangeable lens cameras

Adapter knowledge

Tom.child — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:19:51 GMT

Hi there,

I understand the A7iii has the e-mount format. Is it true that Sony cameras have just the 2 ( a and e mounts)?

Also, I'm wanting to use this lense on the A7iii:

nikon af vr-nikkor 80-400mm 1:4.5-5.6D lens

For footage and stills, what is the best adapter to use?

Thank you

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Marino.Manolo — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:39:57 GMT

@Tom.child ha scritto:
I understand the A7iii has the e-mount format. Is it true that Sony cameras have just the 2 ( a and e mounts)?

Yes

@Tom.child ha scritto:
Also, I'm wanting to use this lense on the A7iii:
nikon af vr-nikkor 80-400mm 1:4.5-5.6D lens

This (I think)

Nikon AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D ED VR (2001)

Or:

Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR

Manolo

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Tom.child — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:05:07 GMT

Thank you Manolo,

If the updated version was released in 2013, I think the lense I own is the 2001 release. The first edition unfortunately.

Would you recommend me purchasing an adapter, and which is the best?

Or should I sell it?

I don't want to buy the best, most expensive adapter knowing I could have sold and bought one of Sony's lenses.

Thank you

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Tom.child — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:17:54 GMT

This is the lense,

https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/80400vr.htm

Tom

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Marino.Manolo — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:32:08 GMT

For the new version yes, but I'm not finding any adapter declared compatible with this lens. Even, if you want to buy one from Nikon F to E-mount you will not be able to use any automation, so you just have to choose an economic model and have some fun...

Manolo

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Marino.Manolo — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:45:27 GMT

Maybe you do not want to spend money on it, even if the lens has its "value"...

https://briansmith.com/gear/sony-lens-adapters/

Manolo

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Tom.child — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 22:42:47 GMT

That's a shame! Thank you Manolo

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Marino.Manolo — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 23:25:26 GMT

I was looking for something cheaper and I was going to show you this article (Vello, $ 89), but I think you were the first to answer :

https://www.diyphotography.net/three-adapter-options-use-nikon-lenses-sony-mirrorless-nikon-f-sony-e/

Manolo