⚠*UPDATES* - The Viltrox EF-L Pro adapter can cause severe flares and reflections in your images. When I try a lens with any other cheap adapter, the flares control are much better. Sorry about it! I didn't know that this Viltrox adapter doesn't have an anti-reflective coating inside the barrel. - Viltrox released a FW update for the adapter and now it's working with MF lenses. Check this link to download the FW update V2.3: www.viltrox.com/newsinfo/5887470.html
A hot cup of coffee and a new video from Luca Bono make Monday mornings so much better! Thanks dor the review. I guess the most disappointing thing is how bad the native PANASONIC 50mm f/1.8 S lens autofocuses during video at 3:35
@@LucaBono.Studio By the way: What lens were you using near the beginning of the video standing in the backyard with all the swirly bokeh? Is that the Helios? (for example, at 0:12 mark)
I can confirm that with S5ii, the autofocus works fantastic. Lenses I’ve tested are the Sigma 18-35 1.8 and Sigma 17-70 2.8 - 4.0. Both lenses work great. I mean, don’t compare it natively lenses but definitely more than usable.
What happens when you switch the adapter mode with the switch on the side, O/A mode switching enables camera to recognize unit as a lens or adapter ring. Does this allow it to use with manual lenses?
Great video! I have the option to buy an adapter without electronic contactpoints for €40 (from Urth), or this one with electronic contactpoints for €160 while the AF doesn't work correctly with my S5. Given that the AF doesn't work, would you say there are any other benefits for using the more expensive adapter, such as stabilisation, or should I just go with the €40 manual one while shooting everything manual? I plan on using the Canon 50mm F1.8 lens. Thanks!
Hi and thank you for this very interesting video! Do you have the O/A switch on your adapter? Have you tested it? If I have understood correctly, the adapter with the switch put to O means, no firmware and direct communication between lens and camera. My question is - can this be dangerous for the lens or the camera if signals don't fit together? Otherwise it could be possible to use other lenses, not mentioned by Viltrox with this direct communication. Thanks
Works good with my EF 14mm 2.8 II L lens. Surprised everything with that lens worked, like aperture control and sends the lens information. Works fast and great with my S9 and the s5iiX even doing video.
Man, I was looking through so many videos for adapters but for some reason, THIS, which is exactly what I was looking for never showed up in the search results, only in recommendations later on... 🤦 Anyway, thanks a bunch! It's weird and good to know that even the native lens can completely lose focus sometimes. Although... I guess it might've been because you fully turned around and so the camera didn't have you as "locked on" any more.
I wanted to purchase 1 for me because the locking adapter, unfortunately it doesn't work with manual lenses (which i have only manual lenses). It is pretty bad news. Do you have some other adapter suggestion with locking adapter for EFS to L mount? Thanks
Hellow Luca, so i have an issue with aputure control. As of now i own a Sigma MC21 for S1H Body. The adapter would sometimes read or set the aputure value incorectly to the lens.. its like when im rotating the dial so it becomes f1.8.. i have to double check to see through the front of the lens to see if its wide open or not.. sometimes even if its f1.8 its not entirely open so i had to shoot a higher ISO during a wedding moment because the aputure wouldnt open. It freakin annoys me! Could u demonstrate or tell me if this adapter had this same issue with aputure control.. i dont shoot wide open all that time.. Sometimes i even shoot at f7 and i suspect that adapters couldnt set the aputure number as precise as it should be.. is it correct? or is it just the sigma MC21 issue?
@@LucaBono.Studio I recently got the S1 (thanks to you haha) and i'm thinking getting a native lens. I already have distagon 35mm ZE, do you think it's a good idea to trade the zeiss with the lumix S 35/50mm? is the native AF worth it? I mainly use it for video.. appreciate for the reply!
I just got the Lumix 35mm f1.8 because I needed a lighter lens for some corporates jobs I've to do abroad (the weight limit on the airplane is a thing). The image quality of the Lumix is pretty good, but the AF and MF experience is not there. It's ok for interviews in MF or for photography and that's it. I'll probably sell it soon. Stick with the Zeiss ✌🏻
Based on what I've read, it looks like either they or Panasonic have cut AFC support. Which I think is unfortunate because even if it doesn't work well, at least you could try it out. Same as with not being able to use aps-c lenses uncropped. There are plenty of aps-c zoom lenses that would work fine when zoomed in a bit... I'm not sure whether companies preemptively spoil things or whether incapable users whine too much. 😅
damn @panasonic send this man the s5ii already!!! if you put some electric tap on the electronic connection? 100% manual glass should work right? super weird as have a locking mencanism is mostly so that you can have these heavy cine glass which are mostly manual ;)
Ahahah, thanks mate! Honestly I didn't try to use electric tape because an adapter that costs 200$ should work without workarounds. 🫢 And don't forget that if a piece of tape will end up on the shutter mechanism, you can say goodbye to your camera 😅
@@LucaBono.Studio true true hahaha. I used it once but it was the og pocket so no shutter ;) the viltrox speedbooster tp ef adapter was going crazy there with manual lens but was working okay on newer p4k n g85 bodies lol.
⚠*UPDATES*
- The Viltrox EF-L Pro adapter can cause severe flares and reflections in your images. When I try a lens with any other cheap adapter, the flares control are much better. Sorry about it! I didn't know that this Viltrox adapter doesn't have an anti-reflective coating inside the barrel.
- Viltrox released a FW update for the adapter and now it's working with MF lenses. Check this link to download the FW update V2.3: www.viltrox.com/newsinfo/5887470.html
Thanks! Just in time 👏
Wow, that's so awesome that a company would actually care and make use of the firmware update capability!
The guy who answered all my questions in one video, thank you
Ahahah glad to hear it! Cheers!
@@LucaBono.Studio why the O/A switch?
I would like to know how O works better than A?
No one seems to know that.
A hot cup of coffee and a new video from Luca Bono make Monday mornings so much better! Thanks dor the review. I guess the most disappointing thing is how bad the native PANASONIC 50mm f/1.8 S lens autofocuses during video at 3:35
Yeah, the AF performances are crazy ahahah! Thanks for watching! ☕️
@@LucaBono.Studio By the way: What lens were you using near the beginning of the video standing in the backyard with all the swirly bokeh? Is that the Helios? (for example, at 0:12 mark)
I was testing an anamorphic recipy with the Isco Ultra Star x2 + 85mm f1.8 lens
I can confirm that with S5ii, the autofocus works fantastic. Lenses I’ve tested are the Sigma 18-35 1.8 and Sigma 17-70 2.8 - 4.0. Both lenses work great. I mean, don’t compare it natively lenses but definitely more than usable.
Good to hear it! Thanks for sharing your feedback 👌🏻
Is AF-C mode and MF scale are also working?
The rendering of this video is so good.
Thanks mate!
ens adaptation, using viltrox lenses, is the camera stabilization not impaired?
I would love to see this adapter working with passive lenses, especially for anamorphic setups! What about you?
for zeiss lenses...
What happens when you switch the adapter mode with the switch on the side, O/A mode switching enables camera to recognize unit as a lens or adapter ring. Does this allow it to use with manual lenses?
@@LarsSteenhoff It didn't work anyway, but now I just saw they released a FW update for the adapter and everything is working well!
What lens did you use in the video? I love that bokeh, anyway thanks for content
Also curious. Thank you very much! 🙌👍👏
Great video, thank you! I can't wait to use this with all of my manual FF Meike Cine lenses on the S5II
Great video! I have the option to buy an adapter without electronic contactpoints for €40 (from Urth), or this one with electronic contactpoints for €160 while the AF doesn't work correctly with my S5. Given that the AF doesn't work, would you say there are any other benefits for using the more expensive adapter, such as stabilisation, or should I just go with the €40 manual one while shooting everything manual? I plan on using the Canon 50mm F1.8 lens. Thanks!
Hi! You can't control the aperture blades of your lens with passive adapters. Cheers!
Hi and thank you for this very interesting video! Do you have the O/A switch on your adapter? Have you tested it? If I have understood correctly, the adapter with the switch put to O means, no firmware and direct communication between lens and camera. My question is - can this be dangerous for the lens or the camera if signals don't fit together? Otherwise it could be possible to use other lenses, not mentioned by Viltrox with this direct communication. Thanks
This is an amazing video, all round. i came for the adapter but the lens u used in shooting this video is capitative. which lens is that please?
Thanks! I’ve used my Isco Ultra Star + Konica 85mm f1.8
Works good with my EF 14mm 2.8 II L lens. Surprised everything with that lens worked, like aperture control and sends the lens information. Works fast and great with my S9 and the s5iiX even doing video.
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah the Canon EF 50mm f1.8 is working great on the S5IIx
Man, Which mount is our ziess planner 50 1.4 ? is it nikon mount ( Full Manuel ) ? which brand adaptor u suing for that ????
Hi, I only have the Zeiss ZF (Nikon mount). Cheers!
you have use the afC mode with tracking af on person or animal in still pictures (single or multi shoot)?
Man, I was looking through so many videos for adapters but for some reason, THIS, which is exactly what I was looking for never showed up in the search results, only in recommendations later on... 🤦
Anyway, thanks a bunch!
It's weird and good to know that even the native lens can completely lose focus sometimes. Although... I guess it might've been because you fully turned around and so the camera didn't have you as "locked on" any more.
Glad I could help! Cheers!
Someone prove with the s5ii the Continous AuroFocus works? is bether the sigma mc21?
would love to kno wthat as well
Same here!
Thank you, how did you activate the afc in video mod ? I have exact the same settings but nothing is happened so far, still doing nothing…
I found out that the afc in video is working only in mp4 and not in mov file format. Crazy
Weird...mine works also in MOV lol
I wanted to purchase 1 for me because the locking adapter, unfortunately it doesn't work with manual lenses (which i have only manual lenses).
It is pretty bad news. Do you have some other adapter suggestion with locking adapter for EFS to L mount?
Thanks
Yes, it is very sad that this adapter doesn't work with passive lenses. I can't find any other EF to L-Mount adapter, with the locking system...sorry
Is Continuos AF work with Lumix s5ii?
With the GH5 there’s a setting to use without a lens. I don’t see this in my S1’s menu. Maybe it’s Panasonic’s fault certain lenses don’t work.
Great video. Do you know if it would work with a Zeiss 35 ZE on the S1? Thank you
Thank you! I think it should work, because the lens has CPU contacts. Maybe check with the customer service of Viltrox, to be 100% sure. Cheers!
I have it, i can confirm it works but yes confirm with viltrox always ;)
Can i ask you what are the af settings in your prime lumix lenses?
Hi! I've used the standard AF settings. The problem is the high DOF with DFD AF, it's not really about the AF settings. Cheers!
Does it work with sigma ef lenses?
I don't have Sigma lenses to test the adapter with. Sorry!
@@LucaBono.Studioyes it works just fine EF-L mount
Do you know if the AF might work better with the new S5II?
Probably yes ✌🏻
Is there any way to update the adapter? I dont find any firmware for it, even though it has usb C
I don't see any available update for the adapter.
Hellow Luca, so i have an issue with aputure control.
As of now i own a Sigma MC21 for S1H Body. The adapter would sometimes read or set the aputure value incorectly to the lens.. its like when im rotating the dial so it becomes f1.8.. i have to double check to see through the front of the lens to see if its wide open or not.. sometimes even if its f1.8 its not entirely open so i had to shoot a higher ISO during a wedding moment because the aputure wouldnt open. It freakin annoys me! Could u demonstrate or tell me if this adapter had this same issue with aputure control.. i dont shoot wide open all that time..
Sometimes i even shoot at f7 and i suspect that adapters couldnt set the aputure number as precise as it should be.. is it correct? or is it just the sigma MC21 issue?
I think the problem is coming from the cpu contacts...did you try to clean them on the lens and on the adapter?
@@LucaBono.Studio okay i'll try cleaning it with alcohol approved materials for electricity.. thnks for the tip 👍
lumix s5 afc mode is work in this adopter ?
More or less...
nope... AF-C does not works with any adapter at this point in time
@@pedrocamposnl its worked if you using newer lens like 24-70 f2.8 ii and 70-200 f2.8 ii
i've tried it at O mode
Will it work with VC from tamron lenses?
Hi! I didn't test it with tamron lenses, sorry
@@LucaBono.Studio I recently got the S1 (thanks to you haha) and i'm thinking getting a native lens. I already have distagon 35mm ZE, do you think it's a good idea to trade the zeiss with the lumix S 35/50mm? is the native AF worth it? I mainly use it for video.. appreciate for the reply!
I just got the Lumix 35mm f1.8 because I needed a lighter lens for some corporates jobs I've to do abroad (the weight limit on the airplane is a thing). The image quality of the Lumix is pretty good, but the AF and MF experience is not there. It's ok for interviews in MF or for photography and that's it. I'll probably sell it soon.
Stick with the Zeiss ✌🏻
@@LucaBono.Studio I'll stick with it then, thanks Luca!
Based on what I've read, it looks like either they or Panasonic have cut AFC support. Which I think is unfortunate because even if it doesn't work well, at least you could try it out.
Same as with not being able to use aps-c lenses uncropped. There are plenty of aps-c zoom lenses that would work fine when zoomed in a bit...
I'm not sure whether companies preemptively spoil things or whether incapable users whine too much. 😅
Ma tu hai usato su Panasonic un adattatore MC 21 Ef-L ?
Ho sempre usato adattatori passivi perche' non ho lenti con autofocus. Saluti
damn @panasonic send this man the s5ii already!!! if you put some electric tap on the electronic connection? 100% manual glass should work right? super weird as have a locking mencanism is mostly so that you can have these heavy cine glass which are mostly manual ;)
Ahahah, thanks mate! Honestly I didn't try to use electric tape because an adapter that costs 200$ should work without workarounds. 🫢
And don't forget that if a piece of tape will end up on the shutter mechanism, you can say goodbye to your camera 😅
@@LucaBono.Studio true true hahaha. I used it once but it was the og pocket so no shutter ;) the viltrox speedbooster tp ef adapter was going crazy there with manual lens but was working okay on newer p4k n g85 bodies lol.
Hello I have a Rokinon 24mm cine lens stuck on this adapter. Can anyone help?
Can you twist the locking ring?
Bro, German lenses are crazy. 🎉🎉🎉 Make some video, "cinematic broll" 😂😂 😂with them.
They'll come soon ✌🏻
i was in the process to buy it for vintage lei taxed lenses... thank's for the tip... what a crap piece of equipment !
You're welcome mate! Hopefully they'll fix this problem. Cheers!
That AF is terrible .
Yep! 100% right!
Con quale obbiettivo ti sei ripreso nel bosco? Helios?
Ciao, con il Konica 85mm f1.8 con adattatore anamorfico