Canon EF to R adapter, genuine or third party?

[Toilet Roll]

I’ve noticed there are some much cheaper third party adapters to enable EF lenses on an R camera, anyone have cheaper alternatives or is the overpriced Canon version best option?

 

[Colin46]

I’ve noticed there are some much cheaper third party adapters to enable EF lenses on an R camera, anyone have cheaper alternatives or is the overpriced Canon version best option?

I have the 3 different canon adapters and I don’t consider them overpriced. No way would I even look at a third party version for my r5’s

 

[mikeyL]

Of course only you can best determine how to spend whatever funds you have available, but I am still waiting for my R5 to ship and I will not be using anything but a Canon adapter on it to adapt any EF lenses I want to shoot with. There are just too many variables and possible issues with mechanical integrity, interoperability issues, and other things that could go wrong that at the end of the day it is worth the extra money to me to not do 'compatability testing' for some 3rd party adapter when the Canon adapters are already proven to work without any issues.

ML

 

[Toilet Roll]

Of course only you can best determine how to spend whatever funds you have available, but I am still waiting for my R5 to ship and I will not be using anything but a Canon adapter on it to adapt any EF lenses I want to shoot with. There are just too many variables and possible issues with mechanical integrity, interoperability issues, and other things that could go wrong that at the end of the day it is worth the extra money to me to not do 'compatability testing' for some 3rd party adapter when the Canon adapters are already proven to work without any issues.

ML

It’s more the fact of availability that’s the problem, for the genuine adapter as it’s sold out everywhere in uk.

. Just bought an RP and have 3 EF lenses that I was looking forward to trying.

 

[souvikdgp]

I’ve noticed there are some much cheaper third party adapters to enable EF lenses on an R camera, anyone have cheaper alternatives or is the overpriced Canon version best option?

Genuine, anytime. Free from compatibility issue. Canon adapters are solid built and they are weather sealed, great for your weather sealed bodies. I don't think they are too overpriced, a little may be, but that's the case with any OEM accessories.

 

[RexTremendae]

I’ve noticed there are some much cheaper third party adapters to enable EF lenses on an R camera, anyone have cheaper alternatives or is the overpriced Canon version best option?

They had a sale awhile back on the adapters. I got 3 of them for $120. Rather cheap if you ask me! The adapters work great but I mainly use RF glass so...

 

[Terry Danks]

This is a simple device. No electronics involved, just pass through electrical contacts. I'd not hesitate to try a 3rd party adapter, given the non-availability of the Canon these days and/or a significant price advantage.

I am using a 3rd party extension tube to mount an RF800 to my EOS R. Pretty much the same type of mechanical device. Canon don't even make RF tubes yet. Works fine.

 

[Jack Calypso]

I got a third-party one, from Meike. Works fine on my RP.

 

[Toilet Roll]

Just a heads up for anyone in UK. The Canon adapter out of stock everywhere except Jessops, grabbed one for £58 used in mint condition now.

Said they had 2 left in stock

 

[gossamer88]

I’ve noticed there are some much cheaper third party adapters to enable EF lenses on an R camera, anyone have cheaper alternatives or is the overpriced Canon version best option?

They had a sale awhile back on the adapters. I got 3 of them for $120. Rather cheap if you ask me! The adapters work great but I mainly use RF glass so...

So you're the reason they're sold out everywhere LOL

 

[24thWanderer]

Of course only you can best determine how to spend whatever funds you have available, but I am still waiting for my R5 to ship and I will not be using anything but a Canon adapter on it to adapt any EF lenses I want to shoot with. There are just too many variables and possible issues with mechanical integrity, interoperability issues, and other things that could go wrong that at the end of the day it is worth the extra money to me to not do 'compatability testing' for some 3rd party adapter when the Canon adapters are already proven to work without any issues.

ML

This pretty much sums up exactly how I feel. I ended up getting the filter with CPL drop in filter and then the Clear Filter A. Yeah, I wasn't thrilled about spending over $400 for the two items. But it just felt like too much of a risk going third party with the adapter; especially my two primes are both Tamron EF. Third party adapter, third party lenses....too many unknowns. I'd rather pay the money for the assurance (and weather sealing; many of the cheaper ones lack it). No regrets. Though whenever the less expensive models become available at a good price again, I'll probably pick one up.

 

[William777]

Does it work for the R6?

 

[2ndact scene1]

Of course only you can best determine how to spend whatever funds you have available, but I am still waiting for my R5 to ship and I will not be using anything but a Canon adapter on it to adapt any EF lenses I want to shoot with. There are just too many variables and possible issues with mechanical integrity, interoperability issues, and other things that could go wrong that at the end of the day it is worth the extra money to me to not do 'compatability testing' for some 3rd party adapter when the Canon adapters are already proven to work without any issues.

ML

A few months ago my RP started acting up so I sent to Canon for warranty repair. It came back in two weeks but I could not find my Canon adapter anywhere and I had a shoot coming up. So I ordered a JJC brand adaptor from Amazon with 2 day delivery. Of course, the shoot got cancelled last minute and I eventually did find Canon adaptor. The JJC works fine though. Plus it has a tripod socket, though I have never used it. I guess it could be useful for panoramas.

The JJC unit is not as attractive as the Canon unit but the fit and finish are fine. I think I paid $49. I understand that Canon to Canon adaptors are not that complex technically - they are a tube with electrical connections. I doubt there is any complex proprietary technology involved - the mounts specs are easily available and the electrical connections are not complex as far as I know. So it comes down to the quality of the design and manufacturing. I have used JJC products before, so I wasn't too concerned.

I actually don't really need two adaptors right now because I only have EF mount lenses. So an adaptor just stays on the camera. But if I buy an RF lens, that won't be true any more and having an extra will be handy.

 

[iazybandit]

The JJC adapter looks to work well. Video description gives a link to a bunch of other 3rd party mount adapters as well

 

[iazybandit]

Of course only you can best determine how to spend whatever funds you have available, but I am still waiting for my R5 to ship and I will not be using anything but a Canon adapter on it to adapt any EF lenses I want to shoot with. There are just too many variables and possible issues with mechanical integrity, interoperability issues, and other things that could go wrong that at the end of the day it is worth the extra money to me to not do 'compatability testing' for some 3rd party adapter when the Canon adapters are already proven to work without any issues.

ML

A few months ago my RP started acting up so I sent to Canon for warranty repair. It came back in two weeks but I could not find my Canon adapter anywhere and I had a shoot coming up. So I ordered a JJC brand adaptor from Amazon with 2 day delivery. Of course, the shoot got cancelled last minute and I eventually did find Canon adaptor. The JJC works fine though. Plus it has a tripod socket, though I have never used it. I guess it could be useful for panoramas.

The JJC unit is not as attractive as the Canon unit but the fit and finish are fine. I think I paid $49. I understand that Canon to Canon adaptors are not that complex technically - they are a tube with electrical connections. I doubt there is any complex proprietary technology involved - the mounts specs are easily available and the electrical connections are not complex as far as I know. So it comes down to the quality of the design and manufacturing. I have used JJC products before, so I wasn't too concerned.

I actually don't really need two adaptors right now because I only have EF mount lenses. So an adaptor just stays on the camera. But if I buy an RF lens, that won't be true any more and having an extra will be handy.

Some people have so many EF lenses, that they buy 3rd party adapters and just leave it on the lenses.

 

[poppyjk]

In desperation I ordered a Viltrox ef-rf adapter for $56. It works fine but its fit is a little loose.

Looking forward to the back ordered Canon adapters from B&H and Canon. Not even an estimate of availability from either.

 

[cthetoy]

In desperation I ordered a Viltrox ef-rf adapter for $56. It works fine but its fit is a little loose.

Looking forward to the back ordered Canon adapters from B&H and Canon. Not even an estimate of availability from either.

Same here accept my Vitirox did not lock so I returned it. I got two JJC from Amazon. One was super tight and the other just right. Everything works great. Cant wait for my Canon Control ring though.

 

[RDM5546]

Just a heads up for anyone in UK. The Canon adapter out of stock everywhere except Jessops, grabbed one for £58 used in mint condition now.

Said they had 2 left in stock

I have four Canon standard adapters, four CommLite, and four Viltrox. The Commlite is like the $99 Canon adapter that I bought for $60 on Ebay and the Viltrox has the control ring like the expensive $99 Canon ad7apter. I bought the Viltrox EF-R2 for $79 which seems to work well on EOS R which is my only RF mount camera. The Canon mount seems to hold the big 6-12lb lenses firmer than the other two mounts but normal size lenses all work well with the EOS R. The big lenses can wiggle the aftermarket lense just a hair. I have heard on the forum the R5 may not work with the control ring of the Viltrox although the optical path is ok. Viltrox has said they may adjust their firmware when they get their R5. Time will tell how this works out

I bought the R5 on preorder from Adorama on July 9. When I get it I will check my Viltrox adapters. No problems reported with the simpler Commlite adapters without control ring which I use mostly with the bigger lenses for aperature, ISO or exposure time.

 

[poppyjk]

In desperation I ordered a Viltrox ef-rf adapter for $56. It works fine but its fit is a little loose.

Looking forward to the back ordered Canon adapters from B&H and Canon. Not even an estimate of availability from either.

Same here accept my Vitirox did not lock so I returned it. I got two JJC from Amazon. One was super tight and the other just right. Everything works great. Cant wait for my Canon Control ring though.

Yes, the Viltrox takes a little fiddling for me to get it to lock. Makes me apprehensive.

 

[RichW]

Not buying there is firmware in a hollow tube with metal contacts. Sounds like nonsense...