EF Adapters for EOS R5 II

[ptambori]

I am considering buying a Canon EOS R5 II, and since I have many EF lenses that I could still use, I need an adapter.

Apparently, however, there are different EF-EOS-R adapters.

Is there a “winner” or what do you have to consider when choosing?

I don't use filters, so the adapter with filter option is not an option for me.

I have actually an EOS 1DxIII, which is very fast.
Will I lose speed with an EF adapter on the R5II?

Thank you for your tips.

 

[Ephemeris]

https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/eos-r-adapters/

Basic.

Lens control ring

Filter.

There are 3rd party options also.

EF lenses have varying compatibility. They operate differently in MS to ES.

https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/stories/using-ef-eos-r-mount-adapter/

There are some resources explaining the capability of different EF lenses but I can't just spot it

 

[ptambori]

https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/eos-r-adapters/

Basic.

Lens control ring

Filter.

There are 3rd party options also.

EF lenses have varying compatibility. They operate differently in MS to ES.

https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/stories/using-ef-eos-r-mount-adapter/

Thanks

The link I already knew.

3rd party options: are these better (or just cheaper) than the Canon version?

Is there such a thing as a “super adapter” that is better than all the others?

(Just as a small example: I now have a GFX100II. With a Fringer adapter, I can continue to use most EF lenses; and here the Fringer adapter is the clear winner. That's what I would want in an EF-EOS-R adapter).

Thanks for your input.

 

[Ephemeris]

https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/eos-r-adapters/

Basic.

Lens control ring

Filter.

There are 3rd party options also.

EF lenses have varying compatibility. They operate differently in MS to ES.

https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/stories/using-ef-eos-r-mount-adapter/

Thanks

The link I already knew.

3rd party options: are these better (or just cheaper) than the Canon version?

I think just lower cost.

Is there such a thing as a “super adapter” that is better than all the others?

Not that I know of. I haven't seen a control ring filter adapter.

(Just as a small example: I now have a GFX100II. With a Fringer adapter, I can continue to use most EF lenses; and here the Fringer adapter is the clear winner. That's what I would want in an EF-EOS-R adapter).

I think most use the basic adapter from Canon.

That's what we have been using across R, R5 and R5 markii.

I don't have the need for the control ring or slot in filters but aside there extra functions they operate the same.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Robert Krawitz]

I got the control ring version with my R7, with the intent of using it for ISO (the R7 only has two dials). What I found is that I was always nudging it, which proved very problematic. It's a good idea; the execution is imperfect. Unless you like using the control ring for something, I would stick with the basic one.

 

[PicPocket]

Apparently, however, there are different EF-EOS-R adapters.

Is there a “winner” or what do you have to consider when choosing?

They are all the same except for additional features each one provides (control ring, filters)

I don't use filters, so the adapter with filter option is not an option for me.

I have actually an EOS 1DxIII, which is very fast.
Will I lose speed with an EF adapter on the R5II?

No. All the Canon EF-RF adapters have native protocol compatibility, and no optical elements. The adapter itself does nothing detrimental to capabilities of the lens. You are limited only by the capabilities of the body you mount it on

As for 3rd party adapters, the basic ones should be same, except for any build quality differences. The control ring one have active electronics inside the adapter, so the ring operation depends on a firmware (initial control ring adapters had some issues which needed a firmware update). Practically, such issues have been addressed when 2nd wave of RF bodies arrived

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PicPocket

 

[Victor Engel]

I am considering buying a Canon EOS R5 II, and since I have many EF lenses that I could still use, I need an adapter.

Apparently, however, there are different EF-EOS-R adapters.

Is there a “winner” or what do you have to consider when choosing?

I don't use filters, so the adapter with filter option is not an option for me.

I have actually an EOS 1DxIII, which is very fast.
Will I lose speed with an EF adapter on the R5II?

Thank you for your tips.

I chose the basic one - I have yet to try a control ring. It seems a weird concept to me, so that version was not an option. As for speed, you will not get a reduction in speed using an EF lens on the R5 Mark II compared to an EF body. You may get a reduction in speed compared to the equivalent RF version of that same lens, though. That's because the RF protocol can handle more data than the EF protocol can. But the RF protocol fully supports EF.

 

[jjbinx]

I chose the Canon versions. I've read too many reports of fit/finish/durability issues with the generic products.

I initially went with the basic adapter but later bought the control ring version to give me more controls. I have the ring set to directly change the AF point pattern.

jj

 

[Quarkcharmed]

I am considering buying a Canon EOS R5 II, and since I have many EF lenses that I could still use, I need an adapter.

Apparently, however, there are different EF-EOS-R adapters.

Is there a “winner” or what do you have to consider when choosing?

I don't use filters, so the adapter with filter option is not an option for me.

I have actually an EOS 1DxIII, which is very fast.
Will I lose speed with an EF adapter on the R5II?

Thank you for your tips.

I've been using the one with control ring and I use it (the control ring) all the time. Also it makes it a seamless experience if you have a mix of EF and RF lenses. Then whatever function you assign to the ring will work with all your lenses.

 

[R2D2]

I chose the Canon versions. I've read too many reports of fit/finish/durability issues with the generic products.

I initially went with the basic adapter but later bought the control ring version to give me more controls. I have the ring set to directly change the AF point pattern.

jj

+1 to this.

I have the Control Ring set for "AF Method" also. Fast and easy!

R2

ps. Been enjoying the R5ii immensely. OP is in for a treat!

 

[Ephemeris]

I am considering buying a Canon EOS R5 II, and since I have many EF lenses that I could still use, I need an adapter.

Apparently, however, there are different EF-EOS-R adapters.

Is there a “winner” or what do you have to consider when choosing?

I don't use filters, so the adapter with filter option is not an option for me.

I have actually an EOS 1DxIII, which is very fast.
Will I lose speed with an EF adapter on the R5II?

Thank you for your tips.

I chose the basic one - I have yet to try a control ring. It seems a weird concept to me, so that version was not an option. As for speed, you will not get a reduction in speed using an EF lens on the R5 Mark II compared to an EF body. You may get a reduction in speed compared to the equivalent RF version of that same lens, though. That's because the RF protocol can handle more data than the EF protocol can. But the RF protocol fully supports EF.

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Victor Engel

I don't this this is correct. I'm still searching for the appropriate PDF.

Some lenses, when driven in MS have reduced FPS on the R bodies compared to previous platforms.

One example I call is the 300 2.8 IS which would drive at 6fps on our R5s and 6fps on the loaner R3 we had.

Canon rate the lens at 13fps

 

[ptambori]

https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/eos-r-adapters/

Basic.

Lens control ring

Filter.

There are 3rd party options also.

EF lenses have varying compatibility. They operate differently in MS to ES.

https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/stories/using-ef-eos-r-mount-adapter/

Thanks

The link I already knew.

3rd party options: are these better (or just cheaper) than the Canon version?

I think just lower cost.

Is there such a thing as a “super adapter” that is better than all the others?

Not that I know of. I haven't seen a control ring filter adapter.

(Just as a small example: I now have a GFX100II. With a Fringer adapter, I can continue to use most EF lenses; and here the Fringer adapter is the clear winner. That's what I would want in an EF-EOS-R adapter).

I think most use the basic adapter from Canon.

That's what we have been using across R, R5 and R5 markii.

I don't have the need for the control ring or slot in filters but aside there extra functions they operate the same.

Thanks for your input.

Thank you very much! Valuable tip!

 

[ptambori]

I got the control ring version with my R7, with the intent of using it for ISO (the R7 only has two dials). What I found is that I was always nudging it, which proved very problematic. It's a good idea; the execution is imperfect. Unless you like using the control ring for something, I would stick with the basic one.

I will gladly take this to heart.
I like to change the ISO number frequently; it was great with the EOS 1DXIII because you could set it in “full stops” (which I miss with the GFX).
But a ring where you are constantly adjusting something unintentionally is not my thing.
Thank you very much: I will stick with the basic version.

 

[ptambori]

I am considering buying a Canon EOS R5 II, and since I have many EF lenses that I could still use, I need an adapter.

Apparently, however, there are different EF-EOS-R adapters.

Is there a “winner” or what do you have to consider when choosing?

I don't use filters, so the adapter with filter option is not an option for me.

I have actually an EOS 1DxIII, which is very fast.
Will I lose speed with an EF adapter on the R5II?

Thank you for your tips.

I chose the basic one - I have yet to try a control ring. It seems a weird concept to me, so that version was not an option. As for speed, you will not get a reduction in speed using an EF lens on the R5 Mark II compared to an EF body. You may get a reduction in speed compared to the equivalent RF version of that same lens, though. That's because the RF protocol can handle more data than the EF protocol can. But the RF protocol fully supports EF.

Thank you very much for the information.
The EF lenses have been fast enough so far, so I'm unlikely to switch to the RF lenses.
At most the weight could be an argument, as the RF lenses are obviously lighter.
But as long as my wrists can take it, I'll stick with the EF lenses (they were expensive enough).

 

[Ephemeris]

https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/eos-r-adapters/

Basic.

Lens control ring

Filter.

There are 3rd party options also.

EF lenses have varying compatibility. They operate differently in MS to ES.

https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/stories/using-ef-eos-r-mount-adapter/

Thanks

The link I already knew.

3rd party options: are these better (or just cheaper) than the Canon version?

I think just lower cost.

Is there such a thing as a “super adapter” that is better than all the others?

Not that I know of. I haven't seen a control ring filter adapter.

(Just as a small example: I now have a GFX100II. With a Fringer adapter, I can continue to use most EF lenses; and here the Fringer adapter is the clear winner. That's what I would want in an EF-EOS-R adapter).

I think most use the basic adapter from Canon.

That's what we have been using across R, R5 and R5 markii.

I don't have the need for the control ring or slot in filters but aside there extra functions they operate the same.

Thanks for your input.

Thank you very much! Valuable tip!

One of my fellow photogs who covers tractor pulling with me runs an R62 and an r3. I recall he has the K&F adapter which he was using on an R3 at the time with an EF100-400ii (my lens). I didn't ask him much about it other than is it okay - response as good as the Canon.

Some black Friday sales have them for £40 in the UK after a quick check.

 

[ptambori]

Many thanks to everyone for the very valuable tips.


I loved my 1DxIII more than anything, but after working with the Fujifilm GFX100II for a year now, the 24MP is just too “thin”.
I expect the R5II to offer visibly higher resolution images with at least the speed of the 1DxIII.

Ah, yes, by the way: the GFX100II is of course still my first choice for everything that doesn't have to do with speed (and to a lesser extent: with dark surroundings).


Best regards, pt

 

[pedz]

I got the control ring version with my R7, with the intent of using it for ISO (the R7 only has two dials). What I found is that I was always nudging it, which proved very problematic. It's a good idea; the execution is imperfect. Unless you like using the control ring for something, I would stick with the basic one.

I don't have an R7 but with the R5 you can set the dials (all of them) to either have function X or have function X only when the shutter button is pressed. So, perhaps you can check to see if the R7 can set up the control ring to adjust ISO only when the shutter button is pressed?

 

[pedz]

I would suggest getting the one from Canon and get the one with the control ring. My logic is that when you get RF lenses, they will have the control ring and if you get use to it, then you will miss it while using the EF lenses.

I have the adapter with the control ring but I actually don't use the control ring much. I'm still learning and configuring my cameras though.

 

[R2D2]

I got the control ring version with my R7, with the intent of using it for ISO (the R7 only has two dials). What I found is that I was always nudging it, which proved very problematic. It's a good idea; the execution is imperfect. Unless you like using the control ring for something, I would stick with the basic one.

I will gladly take this to heart.
I like to change the ISO number frequently; it was great with the EOS 1DXIII because you could set it in “full stops” (which I miss with the GFX).
But a ring where you are constantly adjusting something unintentionally is not my thing.
Thank you very much: I will stick with the basic version.

Over the course of several hundred thousand photos with my R bodies, I've inadvertently moved the control ring only once in that whole span. It's the fastest method of changing AF Method out there.

ISO is programmed to the big rear dial (for the thumb) and can be set to full stop increments.

And with the R5 Series the fastest way of changing between your Custom shooting modes is with the M-Fn button.

Use the unique UI of the R5 Series to your advantage.

R2

ps. I'd highly recommend sticking with the Canon lens adapters. There was a well known issue with the EOS M third party adapters that introduced flare into high contrast areas, rendering them low(er) contrast. It had to do with the shape/coatings on the baffles.

 

[Rock and Rollei]

I was a fairly early adopter of the R system, as the silent shooting of the original R was a huge benefit for my conference work. Back then, there were 4 RF lenses in total. My R came with a free standard Canon adapter, and I bought a control ring o e as well, thinking I would find it useful. I haven't, although having 2 adapter has been useful.

I would be wary of third party adapters, as to exactly how precise their manufacturing is - the risk doesn't seem worth the saving. But yes, they all work like the Fringer, no dumb adapters here.