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A7RII + Canon EF/Metabones IV AF Early Results/Questions

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I have tested the following Canon lenses w/ A7RII + Metabones IV…

 

AF Works:
Canon 17-40mm f/4.0L USM
Canon 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II
Canon 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon 40mm f/2.8 Pancake
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II + Canon 2X TCIII (tad slower)
Canon 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro

 

AF Buggy:
Canon 135mm f/2.0L USM
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II + Sigma 2x TC

 

Of the above combos the two best are the 24-70mm f/2.8L USM II or the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II. Neither of these hunt and I would say they focus as quickly if not quicker than on my 5DIII. I was bummed that my 135L couldn’t achieve focus but I haven’t tested in outside lighting conditions (the above tests were just in around my office using LED recessed lighting).

 

I will be doing some more tests before consolidating the above gear (holding on to the 24-70 & 70-200 for a bit) in better outside lighting conditions. 

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Thanks Ludwig!   You seem to have almost the same bag that I do.  I just haven't got my hands on a Metabones yet.  Definite bummer about the 135L.  I'm also guessing that my beloved 85Lii might not fare to well

Really hoping that if I take my 135L in outside conditions it will fare better but I'm not betting on it. I don't want to bail on my collection of glass but I don't want to keep dead weight if it's no longer being used. I'm currently looking at the following:

 

FE 16-35OSS

FE 55 1.8

Batis 85

 

I'm already spending a small fortune switching over and would prefer not to loose my butt too much but if I can finagle the Batis 25 in there also I think w/ the exception of my favorite zooms (24-70 & 70-200) I should be golden.  

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I'll vouch for the 55 1.8.  That was the only lens I bought with the R2, and used it exclusively since last Wednesday.  Amazing little piece of glass.  There's some color fringing wide open, but that's easily fixed.  Some shots I got over the last few days with it:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/bpaulette/sets/72157656511722568

 

I just returned it, in exchange for the 90mm Macro G, but only because I have a headshot session this weekend, and want to pit the A7Rii / 90G against my 5D3 / 100L in the studio.  If the 90 holds it's own, I may sell my trusty Canon 100L and buy back the 55 1.8 (I know I'll buy it back one way or the other, fantastic lens)

 

I'm also eyeballing that Batis, but they seem a little hard to come by at the moment.  (Also the rumors of a Sony 85mm f/1.4 G have me intrigued)

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I'll vouch for the 55 1.8.  That was the only lens I bought with the R2, and used it exclusively since last Wednesday.  Amazing little piece of glass.  There's some color fringing wide open, but that's easily fixed.  Some shots I got over the last few days with it:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/bpaulette/sets/72157656511722568

 

I just returned it, in exchange for the 90mm Macro G, but only because I have a headshot session this weekend, and want to pit the A7Rii / 90G against my 5D3 / 100L in the studio.  If the 90 holds it's own, I may sell my trusty Canon 100L and buy back the 55 1.8 (I know I'll buy it back one way or the other, fantastic lens)

 

I'm also eyeballing that Batis, but they seem a little hard to come by at the moment.  (Also the rumors of a Sony 85mm f/1.4 G have me intrigued)

 

I keep on hoping I will find a Batis but as you mentioned they are hard to be found. Currently the only E-Mount Lens I have is the Loxia 2/35 and LOVE it. 

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