Metabones Mark IV Lens Mount Adapter Improved Performance

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Metabones released its Mark IV version of the Lens Mount Adapter earlier this year.

These adapters allow you to use your Canon or Nikon lenses on your Sony E mount bodies with full aperture control.

The previous Mark III version of the adapter had many problems with many Canon lenses. The new adapter has many new improvements, and many new lenses have been added to its compatibility list.

List Of Some New Features

A new, bigger Inner hole is painted with a matte coating to cut down on any light reflections—a problem Tilt-Shift photographers were having.

Better performance with the 32-bit processor allows more effective mode switching and saving power.

The tripod foot is detachable and compatible with Arca Swiss, Markins, and Photo cam ball heads.

A wide-open button is used to preview the depth of the field.

Note To Buyers

I’ve had many problems with my Metabones Mark III adapter since I got it. Random power-offs and lens compatibility issues. Hopefully, this new version will address all these problems, and I’ve heard a few photographers already praise the new performance.

Although the adapter has a 1-year warranty, you must ship it to Hong Kong for service. It costs 35 dollars from California to ship it there and 35 dollars to ship it back. So, getting it serviced will cost you 70 dollars. It’s not worth it on an adapter with a 300-400 dollar price tag.

When you get your adapter, ensure it’s perfect before your 30-day Amazon return policy expires. That was the mistake I made. I started shooting a web series with my camera immediately, then went out of town for a week, knowing my adapter was having problems. Don’t make this mistake.