Best mount to adapt vintage lenses to sony

nicolasfgodoy · 10-22-2019, 06:14 PM

Hey guys, Sony user here!

I want to buy a speedbooster to my a6300, and use vintage lenses. Do i need more than one speedbooster, or can i buy just one, thne adapt to the lenses mount?

E.g.: Sony > Nikon = all Nikon lenses, and m42, but without focus infinity

**boriscleto** · 10-22-2019, 06:56 PM

A Canon EOS adapter would let you adapt most lenses. Only a few SLRs had a shorter focal flange, Konica AR, Miranda, Canon FL/FD...

aaacb · 10-22-2019, 07:13 PM

Unless you want some exotic lenses that are manufacturer specific, or you already have lenses from random brands, it may be more convenient to just stick to one lens mount. The choices from most major manufacturers' series (say Pentax M series) are well rounded and easily available for common focal lengths and apertures, so why complicate with adapting multiple mounts?

**Mikesul** · 10-22-2019, 07:13 PM

You might want to ask on a Sony forum like Talkemount for your answer.

**luftfluss** · 10-22-2019, 07:30 PM

Originally posted by nicolasfgodoy

Hey guys, Sony user here!

I want to buy a speedbooster to my a6300, and use vintage lenses. Do i need more than one speedbooster, or can i buy just one, thne adapt to the lenses mount?

E.g.: Sony > Nikon = all Nikon lenses, and m42, but without focus infinity

Like Mikesul said, TalkEmount would be a better place to go, or maybe FredMiranda.

When you say "speedbooster [sic]" do you mean the actual Speed Booster products which sell for $400+, or the Metabones (they make Speed Booster) adapters which are ~ $100?

If I were a Sony emount user and wanted to use vintage glass, I'd simply get a Minolta adapter and use some of the great old Minolta lenses.

nicolasfgodoy · 10-22-2019, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Like Mikesul said, TalkEmount would be a better place to go, or maybe FredMiranda.

When you say "speedbooster [sic]" do you mean the actual Speed Booster products which sell for $400+, or the Metabones (they make Speed Booster) adapters which are ~ $100?

If I were a Sony emount user and wanted to use vintage glass, I'd simply get a Minolta adapter and use some of the great old Minolta lenses.

No, the company is metabones, and the product is speedbooster. But I'll get the cheaper one. It's great 'cause I'll have the Full frame field of view, with and aps-c body, and one plus stop of light

**Kerrowdown** · 10-22-2019, 10:22 PM

Welcome to the forum, sorry can't help with your question, my Pentax glass is always on Pentax bodies.

nicolasfgodoy · 10-22-2019, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by aaacb

Unless you want some exotic lenses that are manufacturer specific, or you already have lenses from random brands, it may be more convenient to just stick to one lens mount. The choices from most major manufacturers' series (say Pentax M series) are well rounded and easily available for common focal lengths and apertures, so why complicate with adapting multiple mounts?

Yeah, that's the plan, but here in Brazil, vintage lenses are not that common. I'll buy from eBay the lens i'm planning to get, but you know... Sometimes I get tempted by some deals

Jorgario · 10-22-2019, 10:29 PM

Welcome to the PF from Costa Rica.

ghosteclipse · 10-23-2019, 04:53 AM

Welcome from Manila

dave_roe · 11-02-2019, 08:14 AM

Welcome from Rome Italy

**beachgardener** · 11-02-2019, 08:02 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

10-22-2019, 06:14 PM	#1
nicolasfgodoy New Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 3	Best mount to adapt vintage lenses to sony Hey guys, Sony user here! I want to buy a speedbooster to my a6300, and use vintage lenses. Do i need more than one speedbooster, or can i buy just one, thne adapt to the lenses mount? E.g.: Sony > Nikon = all Nikon lenses, and m42, but without focus infinity

10-22-2019, 07:30 PM	#5
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by nicolasfgodoy Hey guys, Sony user here! I want to buy a speedbooster to my a6300, and use vintage lenses. Do i need more than one speedbooster, or can i buy just one, thne adapt to the lenses mount? E.g.: Sony > Nikon = all Nikon lenses, and m42, but without focus infinity Like Mikesul said, TalkEmount would be a better place to go, or maybe FredMiranda. When you say "speedbooster [sic]" do you mean the actual Speed Booster products which sell for $400+, or the Metabones (they make Speed Booster) adapters which are ~ $100? If I were a Sony emount user and wanted to use vintage glass, I'd simply get a Minolta adapter and use some of the great old Minolta lenses. Last edited by luftfluss; 10-22-2019 at 09:31 PM. Reason: typo

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	A Canon EOS adapter would let you adapt most lenses. Only a few SLRs had a shorter focal flange, Konica AR, Miranda, Canon FL/FD...

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aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,725	Unless you want some exotic lenses that are manufacturer specific, or you already have lenses from random brands, it may be more convenient to just stick to one lens mount. The choices from most major manufacturers' series (say Pentax M series) are well rounded and easily available for common focal lengths and apertures, so why complicate with adapting multiple mounts?

10-22-2019, 07:13 PM	#4
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	You might want to ask on a Sony forum like Talkemount for your answer.

10-22-2019, 10:16 PM	#6
nicolasfgodoy New Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss Like Mikesul said, TalkEmount would be a better place to go, or maybe FredMiranda. When you say "speedbooster [sic]" do you mean the actual Speed Booster products which sell for $400+, or the Metabones (they make Speed Booster) adapters which are ~ $100? If I were a Sony emount user and wanted to use vintage glass, I'd simply get a Minolta adapter and use some of the great old Minolta lenses. No, the company is metabones, and the product is speedbooster. But I'll get the cheaper one. It's great 'cause I'll have the Full frame field of view, with and aps-c body, and one plus stop of light

10-22-2019, 10:22 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome to the forum, sorry can't help with your question, my Pentax glass is always on Pentax bodies.

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nicolasfgodoy New Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 3 Original Poster	Originally posted by aaacb Unless you want some exotic lenses that are manufacturer specific, or you already have lenses from random brands, it may be more convenient to just stick to one lens mount. The choices from most major manufacturers' series (say Pentax M series) are well rounded and easily available for common focal lengths and apertures, so why complicate with adapting multiple mounts? Yeah, that's the plan, but here in Brazil, vintage lenses are not that common. I'll buy from eBay the lens i'm planning to get, but you know... Sometimes I get tempted by some deals

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