Three Cheap EF to EF-M lens adaptors Andoer. Meike and Kooka for Canon Mirrorless M5/M6/M50 etc
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- Sorry for update so quickly, but I ended up buying an Andoer adaptor so wanted to include this in comparison.
The original Canon EF to EF-M adaptors are incredibly expensive, so I wanted to look at the cheap generic versions to compare, I bought these on ebay, Meike MK-C-AF4, Kooka KK-EM01A, and after I had refund for the Kooka version, I saw Andoer Auto Mount Adapter EF-EOSM cheap from a UK seller, so bought that to add to original comparison, hence this update video.
I've also seen these on amazon and am sure you can find them in other sellers across the world
The cheaper adaptors have a little play between lens and adapter (not body and adapter which were both really solid), the Kooka has so much play the AF contacts are intermittent, but the Meike and Andoer worked fine with several lens both EF and EF-S I tested.
Andoer is an exact copy of the Canon version, metal bodied and has registration marks for EF/EF-S on face and side, and EF-M mark on end so I prefer it, however the Meike adaptor works perfectly, and for a smaller EosM body which you use a tripod often, the moulded tripod mount is less obtrusive on the Meike adapter, than the Andoer removable tripod mounting block.
Original video is here • Two Cheap EF to EF-M l...
Hope this is useful.
It seems that I guessed right picking meike for my m6M2. Thanks for the review!
I watched this video because I was looking to see if the cheaper adapters worked well. , which was great and I got the details. I actually have the M5 camera(just back from canon service) and have recently got myself the Canon 70-300mm IS USM, which would benefit on having a camera mount. So putting the 70-300mm IS USM onto an adaptor which has a tripod or monopod mount would be vey useful. So that's the reason why?
Also have photog friends who mount bigger lenses than this on their M5's and they don't all come with a tripod mount, so yes it is useful lol.
Thanks for an informative look at these adapters.
Really nice video man, much appreciated this is what I needed to see, thanks!
I have been posting a link to this video on several other TH-cam sites, because I think that this video is very useful.
drutgat2 thanks for comment, I'm glad you found it helpful.
I have found that the tripod mount is there because many EF and EF-S lenses are wider and you can't use the regular camera tripod mount because the lens barrels hang lower than the bottom of the camera. I use a Meike brand adapter.
Nice comparisons! I was planning on getting a lens adaptor and your video helped a lot on my decision. Thanks!
Thank you. This is just what I was looking for.
Thanks for making this video. I've order the Andoer.
Thank you for this video! Really helpful for me to opt for cheaper alternatives of the adapters :)
My Meike fits perfectly on my M6 + my EF lenses without any play.
Hopefully they have improved the machining then, or mine was just an unlucky bad one ;)
I am happy with mine :)
Tripod mount on the adapter could be handy if you want to switch out lenses as the body stays attached to the tripod
The tripod fitting is helpful since the hole is exactly at centre of the lens, since some camera bodies don't align the mount with the lens centre.
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Thank you for this. I recently bought my girlfriend an M50 but I only have L lens from canon and cine primes. I hope these work out. Trial and error.
Definitely get the Viltrox EF-M2 Speedbooster then - gives you an extra stop and 35mm FOV on EF lenses!
The meike adapter is manufactured from Meike and there is another manufactured from impulsfoto (with the name meike n the adapter body). The photos of the two adapters are same but I don't know if they work the same. The impulsfoto cost 10 euro less.
thank you very much for reviewing all these. very informative Andoor it is then
I would also now look at the Viltrox Speedbooster, which is not just an adapter, but has a lens in so for EF lenses gives almost full frame view (ie instead of the usual 1.6 crop for APS-C sensor, you have 1.1 crop only), I got one a month or so ago and it works really well on my M5.
What does it do to Ef-s lenses?
@@jamesb72 please update
@@YehoshuaAS I've used the Viltrox speedbooster a few times, it does give wider view/aperture, but the focus I find is inconsistent, I used it with Canon 50mm F1.4 at weekend and about half the shots were slightly out of focus, which is annoying, using the standard adaptors the focus is perfect with same lens. Having said that I still think its worth having the speedbooster if you have EF lenses as it effectively gives you two focal length choices for every lens, which is nice and for the price well worth it. I have the 28/1.8, 50/1.4/85/1.8 lenses, so effectively the speedbooster gives me a choice of these native focal lengths with one faster F stop, or using the standard adaptor I have 1.6x versions of those focal lengths as well, so the cost of speedbooster is a bargain for these three 'extra' lens options it gives me. Speedbooster does have major flaring issues with any light from side/front, and the focus issues are annoying though.
@@sircoynie Speedbooster cannot be used with EF-S lenses (I've seen people chop back off Sigma EF-S lens with a hacksaw but I wouldn't want to get into this) as the lens in speedbooster fouls the back of EF-S lens.
Good video very informative
Oh, hello! Didn't expect to see you considering the number of videos that are out there but nice to meet you!
I have an idea where a tripod ring might come in handy. You could use a flash bracket that did not have a camera or flash flip capability. Simply attach the tripod ring to the bracket and use that to switch the camera from horizontal to vertical with the flash always over the lens...
BTW: does the Canon OEM adapter have any play when the lens is mounted?
best review
I am using the COMMLITE on my M50
do you like it?
thanks. great review.
What about canon adopter? Is there wobble/play between the adopter and the lens or adopter and the body?
There is a tiny bit of movement between both lens and body on the Canon adapter, but not enough to ever be an issue, I think the only reason I picked up on this is that the Kooka was the first one I tried which had the AF problem caused by excessive play - with any of the other adapters, in normal use the play is never an issue, as you mount the lens and then don't really twist back and forth either on lens or adapter when using normally, so I wouldn't worry about it.
I have my M6 and Canon EF 75-300mm lens, what adapter is best to use??
Have you tried a Viltrox adapter?
Do you have any Yongnuo lenses by chance? Have you tested them with the adapters? I have a Yongnuo 100mm f/2 which worked great for my 7DII, but it won't auto focus on the M5 which is what I use now. I thought all these adapters and such were electronically all the same, but a in Christopher Frost's review of the Yongnuo 100mm f/2, he had some inconsistencies with the lens between a Canon M3 and EOS R with adapters and normal DSLR. It actually auto focused for him on one of the cameras. Was just wondering if you could test the AF compatibility with these adapters and any Yongnuo lens(es) you might have. I might try a different adapter if it means I get to use this lens fully again. Manual focus is alright, but obviously not ideal. Thanks
Sorry Graesen I don't have any Yongnuo lenses, I did have one Sigma lens (50mm F1.4) which was lovely, but would occasionally lock up M5 (had to switch off/on to resolve, or even pull battery), which was annoying, so I traded it for the Canon 50mm F1.4, so I only have Canon lenses now. I'd be very surprised if there was any difference between any of these adapters and the Canon genuine adapter, as they are just pass through connectors, I think more likely is a firmware/compatibility issue between the Yongnuo lens and M5 - might be worth checking with Yongnuo as don't know if those lenses have updatable firmware or this is a known issue. I do find it annoying that Canon seem to make life harder, the coded batteries for M5 is a real annoyance and Canon battery prices are crazy, I much prefer having the choice of whatever battery I choose. Hope you find an answer.
@@jamesb72 Thanks. I have a couple of Sigma lenses too and no issues with them so far. I had contacted Yongnuo and they stated the lens does not support AF via Live View which stopped my inquiry. Also, the Canon version is not capable of updating firmware for some reason (they have that ability on Nikon version). Anyway... it was that Chris Frost video I saw that sparked my curiousity again... if it doesn't work with Live View, then why did it on that video with a different camera? And Frost used different adapters and got different results. But yes, I also understood the adapters to just be passthrough too - but Viltrox's speed booster has a USB port for firmware updates too - unclear why if it's just passthrough, but perhaps to update EXIF data reporting?
@@GraesenArnoff the speedbooster has firmware as it is doing some changes both to exif and i suspect to exposure control to allow for the internal lens. I had to update firmware for 50mm 1.8 lens to park focus when switching off also so it may also be interpreting focus to adjust for extra lens?
I’m looking at getting a m50 , the viltrox will work with my nifty 50 and my canon 55-250 you think
Does canon adapter have a small play like meike? I have meike adapter and it has little play too, a little bit annoying when using big and heavy lense
I never noticed the play on Canon adapter, but the Kooka was dreadful, play on the others isn't really noticable. I suspect the play is pretty similar between most adapters, but none of them have any issues with AF etc, and its probably impossible to have zero play as lenses will vary.
@@jamesb72 thx for the answer
I borrowed my husband's Mieke adapter and found it wouldn't work with EF lenses, nor my Tamron 90mm (Canon fitting). Tempted to definitely try the Andoer.
I'd be 99% sure if the Mieke adapter doesn't work with non-Canon lenses, then none of the other adapters would work either as they are all just pass through connection, you could always take lens to a camera store and try with their canon adapter to check before buying anything. There is a camera setting (under Custom Functions 2 Others 'release shutter w/o lens' I believe may vary with model) which might be worth trying (but may not work for aperture so maybe only manual aperture lenses), otherwise it will just be a compatibility issue between that specific lens and body. Canon I'm sure would only have designed to support their own lenses.
jamesb72 since my post I have bought the Viltrox adapter and I’m over the moon with it. Not only is it a much better build; but it fits ALL my lenses including my Tamron 90mm. It works so far with every function including autofocus. One very happy person here.
Viltrox EF-EOS M Electronic Auto Focus Lens Mount Adapter for Canon EF/EF-S Lens to Canon EOS-M (EF-M Mount) Mirrorless Digital Camera M3 M5 M6 M10 M50 M100 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JDLH5KM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_j0RpEb1SMFFNM
@@capyboppy Glad its working
What do you think about Viltrox adaptor ?
I haven't tried one, but it looks identical to the Andoer or Canon so am sure it would be fine, I just bought three cheap ones. When I looked the Viltrox were a bit more expensive, I think as they are more of a known brand.
@@jamesb72 ,I actually found and bought a viltrox adapter for 24$ and it works almost perfectly but it also wiggles a bit too and after I used it for 4 months it feels like it wiggles a bit more.
which one is better for my lens - Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro?, im using Canon m100..
The Adapters are all the same, so just pick whichever you like the look/price off in your country.
Why not try the fotodiox adapter. It's been out for a few years now? Haven't heard about any problems.
I'd already bought 3 adapters so figured it was time to stop, I'm sure any adapter should work its basically a metal tube with pass through contacts, I just found 3 cheap ones to compare with the canon version.
I have a T3i and my meke 25 mm arrived today however,the lens is EF-M and won't fit on my t3i.....what kind of adapter do I need?thanks.
You cannot use EF-M lens on T3i, there is no possible way to make an adaptor as it would have to take 26mm off the lens or camera, so would need a hacksaw/angle grinder ! Best send the EF-M lens back, or buy an EF-M body. EF lens have 44mm flange distance, EF-M has 18mm, so you can fit EF lens onto an EF-M camera just with a simple 26mm spacer tube, but the other way is impossible.
@@jamesb72 thank you!
how did you get the bars and the auto level working at the same time I have an M6
On the M5 they are separate options, Grid is underShooting Camera1 > Information Display, Electronic Level is under Settings1> Electronic Level
Thank you will have to look at my manual but I do not think that is on the M6?
Got it to work but was very frustrating trying to get all level and missing the shot... so got rid of it! Thx
Useful to know AF works fine. But you don't dig into how well IS works.
The adapters are just a spacer with pass through contacts, so Lens IS will work same on any of the adapters, and as the spacer is to give same lens>sensor distance as an APS-C DSLR body IS should work as it does on DSLR - I've used a couple of IS lenses (EF-S 10-18 and EF 24-105 F4L) and not noticed any issues with IS on any of the adapters.
@@jamesb72 Thanks for the quick answer!
Have you had a chance to try out the Fotodiox Pro adapter? I've heard good things about it but I'm in a toss up between getting it or the Meike
Sorry, I stopped at 3 adapters, the Fotodiox looks to have seperate tripod mount, so I think if you plan to use tripod mount often (ie for small M3), the Meike might be more convenient, if not or for M5/M6 where camera tripod mount is not blocked by adapter/lens, then the Fotodiox looks a little neater and closer to the original Canon version.
I have the Fotodiox Pro adapter and it works great on an M50, no play in the lens.
Sir hi there i want the opposite is there possibility of mounting an ef m lense 43mm of diameter in an DSLR canon camera 58mm diameter ?
Sorry, there is no way to mount an EF-M lens onto a DSLR body, as the flange distance would have to be negative - it only works the other way round as without DSLR mirror, the EF-M camera just needs a spacer to make up the gap to sensor to match what EF/EF-S lenses are designed for.
This link probably explains better - EF-M flange distance is 18mm, EF is 44mm so to fit an EF lens onto an EF-M body you just need to make up the difference with a 26mm spacer tube - the other way round is not possible as you'd need -26mm adapter. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flange_focal_distance
Thank you very much for the valuable guidance 🔥🔥
Have you tried Commlite brand adapter?
I think they are more expensive than all of these 3
I've not tried any other EF-M adapters, but I have the Commlite RF/EF adapter and quality is pretty poor compared with Viltrox/Canon versions, the connector pins are not well aligned and there is no backstop so removing lens you can turn past the correct point.
So is Andoer better than Viltrox?
@@garfieldandfriends1 Hard to say as I only have the Andoer EFM adapter and Viltrox RF adapter - both are absolutely fine.
ah okay thanks!
Which do you think is best. Do you think it’s work paying $95 for the canon adapter?
Worth*
Gabriel Veloz i like the meike and andoer adapters. For m5 or m6 the andoer is an exact copy of the canon adaptor so i wouldn't pay 3x for canon version. If you have a smaller m body and use tripod then meike looks neater than the bulky removable tripod block.
jamesb72 thanks
Oh one more question how is the image quality? Does it seemed altered on either adapter
That's a tricky question, they certainly look OK to me but I mostly take family/action pics, so centre focus is perfect for me, and focus on edges is not critical, then again landscapes etc would be small apertures so I suspect would be fine also, the only problem I can see would be if the tubes were not straight so focus could shift across the sensor (ie top to bottom or edge to edge depending where it varied), but I don't have a calibrated test screen to check this properly, I just used some vernier calipers to check them, and bizarrely the Meike measures perfectly same depth all the way round, but the Canon and Andoer have a slight variation (0.1mm approx), however I am measuring the outside edge of the flange, where there is a groove on the body side, which is the critical point, and I can't measure that. I think my answer would be for vast majority of use the cheap adaptors would be perfectly fine, if your taking specific architectural or other pics where you want large aperture edge to edge focus then maybe do your own checks - for the price it would be worth testing the cheaper adaptor first, even if you ended up buying the canon one, you could ebay the cheaper one and get most of your money back anyway. Hope that helps.
Hi I'm buying a M50 if I don't want to lose any AF performance in video which is best. Is the Canon adaptor better for that.
They should all be identical for AF performance. Its just a mechanical spacer with pass through connections.
@@Savage1776_ i use the adapters interchangeably and having looked at them i cannot see how there could be any possible difference in image quality as they are just a spacer but if you are happier with canon adapter and can get a good price that makes sense. I'm sure i could take several pics with identical setup and show differences between them so at the end of the day its a personal choice. I was just curious as the canon adapter rrp is so crazy which is why i wanted to compare the alternatives.
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does Meike adapter work with canon M100?
Should work with any ef-m body as its physically same as the official canon adapter.
So which of those all adapter better than viltrox ef-m adapter
I don't think any are much better or worse, they all do the same thing - unless you mean the Viltrox EF-M2 Speedbooster - which has a lens inside to give 35mm FOV on EF lenses (but cannot be used with EF-S), which I really like with my EF lenses.
Can you use the Meike adapter also when you're focusing manually?
Yes of course, you can select MF on camera with any of the adapters.
@@jamesb72 Thank you a lot! I bought it and it works very well! ^_^
It has differences in autofocus speed?
Not for my M5 body and the lenses I've got, its just a passthrough adaptor, so if the contacts work, they work.
Which the fastest autofocus??
I can't notice any difference between AF speed on the Andoer/Meike/Canon adapters. If AF works on adapter it should be as fast AF as the Canon adapter, as the connections just pass though on all of them, there is nothing clever in the adapters that could make one faster than another AFAIK.
Another cheap Chinese product that don't work like Canon.