I am finally switching to an RF body but want to keep my older EF glass, including some third-party Sigma lenses. I have seen brands like Viltrox, but I am worried about autofocus hunting or loose mounts.
Does anyone have experience with these versus the official Canon version? Is the price jump worth it for long-term reliability?
> I thought it would be magic, but unfortunately, it felt... Just found this thread today. I went through this last year when I picked up my R6 and had a bag full of older Sigma glass. Honestly, I totally get the hesitation with the official one being so pricey. I ended up trying the Meike MK-EFTR-A Auto Focus Mount Adapter which was only like $50. Basically, it felt pretty solid but I did notice some slight wiggle with my heavier Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports for Canon EF. It was super annoying cuz I hate loose mounts. Then I tried the Commlite CM-EF-EOS R Mount Adapter which cost me about $60. Technically, the metal finish on the Commlite felt a bit better and the AF hunting wasnt any worse than the official one my buddy let me borrow. I guess the real trick is checking for firmware updates on the adapter itself, which some people forget. If your on a budget, maybe look at those options but just be careful with the heavier glass because that mount tension is literally everything for long term reliability. idk if it's magic but it saved me enough cash for a new battery lol. gl!
Respectfully, I'd consider another option. Honestly, I had a bit of a disappointing experience with the official Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R because it's like $130 and didn't really fix the autofocus hunting on my older glass like I expected. I thought it would be magic, but unfortunately, it felt just like the cheaper ones I tried later. If you're looking to save money for other gear, there are way more budget-friendly ways to go:
To add to the point above: the reliability of these things usually comes down to the internal pin contact quality and the protocol translation between the older lens chips and the RF communication speed. I think the issue with older Sigmas specifically is often the firmware on the lens side rather than the adapter itself, which can lead to some weird behavior regardless of the brand you pick. Before I can suggest a specific path, i had a couple questions:
I would suggest sticking with the official Canon adapter for your switch. Yeah, honestly, I've been using EF glass on RF bodies for years and you gotta be careful because some third-party mounts I tried felt kinda loose after heavy use. With those older Sigma lenses, you really dont want to risk AF hunting or communication errors. Its definitely worth the extra cash for that long-term reliability!! gl!