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A7r, A7r2 - and why I'm keeping both ...

k-hawinkler

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Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS @ ISO 160, FOCAL LENGTH 400.0 mm (400.0 mm in 35mm), APERTURE f/5.6, EXPOSURE TIME 0.002s (1/500).
 

k-hawinkler

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Fall Colors - Almost 2 Decades after a Forest Fire burnt the Area. Burnt Tree Trunks still standing.




Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS @ ISO 100, FOCAL LENGTH 400.0 mm (400.0 mm in 35mm), APERTURE f/5.6, EXPOSURE TIME 0.0025s (1/400).
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
Los Alamos Golf Course.

Sony ILCE-7RM2 + Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Electronic Adapter + AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED @ ISO 100, FOCAL LENGTH 35.0 mm (35.0 mm in 35mm), APERTURE f/13, EXPOSURE TIME 0.0125s (1/80).


Living at the Edge

Sony ILCE-7RM2 + Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Electronic Adapter + AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED @ ISO 100, FOCAL LENGTH 35.0 mm (35.0 mm in 35mm), APERTURE f/11, EXPOSURE TIME 0.00625s (1/160).


At Horse Mesa

Sony ILCE-7RM2 + Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Electronic Adapter + AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED @ ISO 200, FOCAL LENGTH 35.0 mm (35.0 mm in 35mm), APERTURE f/13, EXPOSURE TIME 0.01667s (1/60).


Pikaboo

Sony ILCE-7RM2 + Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Electronic Adapter + AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED @ ISO 320, FOCAL LENGTH 35.0 mm (35.0 mm in 35mm), APERTURE f/13, EXPOSURE TIME 0.01667s (1/60).


I have two versions of the adapter that seem to work for Nikkor AF-S lenses (they have built-in focussing motor), namely:


• Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Electronic Lens Mount Adapter (2016) from Nikon F Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera supporting AF, EXIF Transmitting, Aperture Control for SONY (New) with firmware version 04.
• Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Pro Nikon F Mount Lens to Sony E Mount Autofocus Electronic Lens Adapter (2017 Upgraded Version) with firmware version 05.


According to Commlite PHOTO & VIDEO Accessories, quote:


The Newest Firmware: Ver. 06 _2017.09.28 (Windows Only)
Notice:
1. Upgrade CM-ENF-E1 PRO from Ver.05 to Ver.06
2. Upgrade CM-ENF-E1 from Ver.04 to Ver.06 directly


Upgrading Details:
V06 Firmware Upgrading Content:
1. Compatible with SONY A9;
2.Compatible with following new lens:
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
AF-S 70-200mm f2.8E FL ED VR
AF-S 105mm f/1.4E
85MM f/1.4 ART
135mm f/1.8 ART


One difference I noticed using the adapters on A9 and A7rII, the A7rII fails earlier when light levels get lower.
Also the A9 supports Eye-AF, the A7rII doesn't.
When using the adapters they need a few moments before they start focusing, quite well in good light.
I don't consider them suitable for BIFs.

A smilar post: https://www.getdpi.com/forum/nikon/62176-d850-29.html#post741428
 
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k-hawinkler

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Mesa Public Library -- White Rock Branch



Sony ILCE-7RM2 + Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Electronic Adapter + AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED @ ISO 100, FOCAL LENGTH 35.0 mm (35.0 mm in 35mm), APERTURE f/5.6, EXPOSURE TIME 0.004s (1/250).
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
Sandhill Cranes gaining Altitude in a Thermal. Fall has definitely arrived in New Mexico.



Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter @ ISO 800, FOCAL LENGTH 800.0 mm, APERTURE f/11, EXPOSURE TIME 0.002s (1/500).
 

k-hawinkler

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Commlite ENF E1, Ver.04 and ENF E1 Pro, Ver.05 Testing Report.


Here is my report on 3 Nikkor lenses, 2 adapters, and 2 cameras.




• AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED: Works fine with ENF E1, Ver.04 on A7RII and A9


• AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED: Fails with ENF E1 Pro, Ver.05 on A7RII and A9


Problems: Lockups, unable to focus most of the time, unusable.




• AF-S NIKKOR 17-35mm F2.8D IF-ED: Works fine with both adapters and cameras.


• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED: Works fine with both adapters and cameras.
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member

Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter @ ISO 6400, FOCAL LENGTH 560.0 mm, APERTURE f/8, EXPOSURE TIME 0.001s (1/1000).
 

Pradeep

Member
Commlite ENF E1, Ver.04 and ENF E1 Pro, Ver.05 Testing Report.


Here is my report on 3 Nikkor lenses, 2 adapters, and 2 cameras.




• AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED: Works fine with ENF E1, Ver.04 on A7RII and A9


• AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED: Fails with ENF E1 Pro, Ver.05 on A7RII and A9


Problems: Lockups, unable to focus most of the time, unusable.




• AF-S NIKKOR 17-35mm F2.8D IF-ED: Works fine with both adapters and cameras.


• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED: Works fine with both adapters and cameras.
Thanks K-H.

I bought the famous Nikon lens a few years ago based on its reputation. Had to go through various convolutions to be able to use it on my Canon bodies. Found it very painful overall. Sold it after a while.

Now, with the 12-24 from Sony, although f4, I am in heaven - lighter, smaller, cheaper and just as sharp (if not sharper).

Who shoots ultra-wide angles at f2.8 anyway, unless you are only doing astrophotography?
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
An AF shot with A9, Commlite adapter, and AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm F4.5-5.6G ED VR. :)




Crop



More Crop


Sony ILCE-9 + AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm F4.4-5.6 G ED VR @ ISO 800, FOCAL LENGTH 400.0 mm, APERTURE f/6.3, EXPOSURE TIME 0.0008s (1/1250).
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
Here is my report on 2 adapters,


• Commlite ENF E1 ..... , Ver.04
• Commlite ENF E1 Pro, Ver.05


3 cameras,


• A7rII
• A9
• a6300


4 FX AF-S NIKKOR lenses,


• AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 17-35mm F2.8D IF-ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED
• AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm F4.5-5.6G ED VR


and 1 DX AF-S NIKKOR lens.


• AF-S NIKKOR 18-200mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR




Definition of “work fine”:


In good lighting AF-C, Focus Area Center achieves AF focus after a moment or two or three. :)
Not fast enough for action shots, like BIFs. I have also been successful with Flexible Spot. S.
Similarly to the TechArt Pro AF adapter for non-AF-S NIKKOR lenses, OFF-Center focusing is problematic.




Tests:


I tried all 30 possible combinations of adapters, lenses, and cameras.
Most work fine, except for this one:


• Commlite ENF E1 Pro, Ver.05
• AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
• A7rII or A9 or a6300


Problems encountered:
Lockups, unable to focus most of the time, Exif shows wrong lens focal length, unuseable.
I suspect a Firmware bug was introduced in the transition from FW Ver.04 to Ver.05, as this lens works just fine with Commlite ENF E1 ..... , Ver.04.




I also tried updating both adapters to Firmware Ver.06, but was unable to download the updaters from their site.
http://www.commlite.com/en/down.php


Upon my email inquiry I was notified, quote:


"After we published the V06 Firmware, we found it not stable enough,
so we recalled it, and when it published again,I will inform you then. "


I also informed them via email about Ver.05 problems with the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED lens.
 
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k-hawinkler

Well-known member
American Robin



Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter @ ISO 250, FOCAL LENGTH 560.0 mm, APERTURE f/8, EXPOSURE TIME 0.001s (1/1000).
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
Bluebird



Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter @ ISO 400, FOCAL LENGTH 560.0 mm, APERTURE f/8, EXPOSURE TIME 0.001s (1/1000).
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
Bluebirds - male and female
The Eastern Bluebirds visit parts of Mew Mexico from October until February.
Then they head back East. We noticed them first a couple of years ago.
Quite a few of them seem to be ringed. So they are being studied.



A9 + FE 100-400
 
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k-hawinkler

Well-known member


Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS @ ISO 500, FOCAL LENGTH 400.0 mm, APERTURE f/6.3, EXPOSURE TIME0.0008s (1/1250).
 

k-hawinkler

Well-known member
Mule Deer Visiting our Front Yard. :)



Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS @ ISO 250, FOCAL LENGTH 274.0 mm, APERTURE f/6.3, EXPOSURE TIME 0.00313s (1/320).






Sony ILCE-9 + FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS @ ISO 160, FOCAL LENGTH 276.0 mm, APERTURE f/6.3, EXPOSURE TIME 0.00313s (1/320).


K-H.
 
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