Viltrox EF-R2 Lens Adapter / Just as Good as Canon?

If you're upgrading from a Canon full-frame DSLR to R5, R6, or other RF-mount cameras, you will need an adapter for your EF and EF-S lenses. In this video, I summarize adapters made by Canon, Viltrox, and Breakthrough Photography, and try to help you make a purchasing decision.

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Viltrox EF-R2 ($99)

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Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R ($99)

Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R ($199)

Canon EF-EOS R Drop-In Filter Lens Mount Adapter with Circular Polarizing Filter ($299)

Canon Drop-In Filter Mount Adapter EF-EOS R with Variable ND Filter ($399)

Breakthrough Photography RF Drop-In Filters ($199 clear, $299 1-Stop Circular Polarizer, Plus More)

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[klausbenning]

The best adapter is the one you can buy.

[angelobarrera]

Some micro cables are only for charging with zero data transmission and some do both.

[tinror]

I got the Canon adapter very early on with the circular polariser since it's a filter I've always loved and it is much easier to use with the thumb wheel rather than fiddling about on the front of the lens with a 77mm polariser. I'm not buying any new lenses now so the decision was easy. The polariser stays clean tucked away in the adapter and I'm very happy with the setup.

[DeputyNordburg]

I bought the Viltrox and it worked intermittently. I returned it. I bought a Canon Basic adapter used for $150 and it works perfectly. I'm using it with big tele lenses worth thousands so the $50 premium was worth it to me. And I don't shoot with filters as I'm shooting sports.

[raulcaraza]

Have no idea what plane you parachuted from, but your professionalism and explanation is formidable.

[AspireCycle]

I ordered the controlling adapter from B&H, had to wait about 3 weeks to get it! Do not wait until they are in stock, you have to place a back-order as they get filled 1st.

[jimpchip]

This was good but you missed one from Commlite which has a tripod mount on it. I got my RP when they were still giving away the adapter but bought one of these anyway because of the mount. This allows me to put all of the lens weight on the adapter mount versus the camera mount. I know that the 70-200 and 150-600 have their own tripod collar mount but not the shorter ones and they can get heavy as well (especially the 2.8's). I just checked and B&H has it for $60. It's a basic - no drop in - model but I haven't had any problems yet. Good vid, glad I came across it.

[MuaathSobaih]

Hi Todd, I recently found your channel, since then I can't stop watching your videos, you never fail to achieve the quality in everything, the light, mic, the content, thanks man for your advice

[JeepTJWheelin]

I have the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 which is a powerhouse of a lens for shooting real estate photos and videos. However, there are times where I miss having the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 shooting houses with poor natural light on cloudy days. Unfortunately, that lens is no where near wide enough for real estate.

Viltrox mentions on their website that certain third party lenses such as the Laowa 9mm will work on the Canon M50. I get many who say, as long as it's an EF lens, and has the red dot, not the white, it should work. While some like yourself say it won't. I'll know next week for sure when it arrives.

If not, I'll be returning it, and selling the Canon M50 along with the Laowa lens. And moving on to the Canon R50 with the Laowa 9mm f2.8 RF mount lens. RF glass is vastly superior to EF, and the R50 performs much better in low light than the M50, in addition to having amazing 6k down sampling to 4k which looks professional. And no 4k @30fps crop!

[CinePals]

I didn't know about that Breakthrough drop-in filter adapter! I have the Canon version to be able to enable variable ND. If it's reasonable to do so, you could probably do an update to this video with the Canon R5 C coming out. Waiting for mine to come in from Best Buy (it's delayed a bit). I have the Metabones speed booster EF to RF which I use to adapt my 24mm 1.4 to my Canon R (which I shoot most of my videos on). I just ordered the Viltrox to free up my Metabones for the RF C. I decided against getting the official Canon brand for now.

[seedymellon]

Very informative critique on the subject, straight to the point, with none of the usual hyperbole that seems to be the norm with these clips with the presenter waffling or from someone who thinks that they can speak english

[saudius]

Some USB cables are for charging only while some support both data transfer and charging (May be this is the reason for the your issue with the cables)

[michaeldehart]

Thanks Todd. It is June 2021 and I just ordered the basic adapter directly from Canon online. Shipping promised within 5 business days. B&H and Precision Camera (Autin, Tx) are my go-to stores and neither have them or can give a projected date. Canon apparently having supply chain issues with their dealer partners.

[ecmjr]

I really like your lighting and background setup. Really nice and informative video.

[tonymckeage]

Great Vlog, My first reaction to the subject was unnecessary, and then i realised that the Canon RF:Ef adapters are out of stock, clearly canon have struck gold with the R series cameras and the demand is exceeding supply. thanks advice is on point as always, thanks for sharing

[zbutler]

You might have learned this by now, but if not, micro USB cables differ in that some of them are one way and some are two way. A basic charging cord only lets power go to the device, but a cable designed to connect a device to a computer to transfer images and is also capable of charging is two way. Why? I don't know, but that's how it is.

[product]

A lot of micro USB cables have a large amount of plastic very close to the plug. The plug on the Viltrox adapter may not have enough room to allow these cables to seat completely.

[njrivetelite]

I have the no frills adapter.. but will be buying the one with the filters.. I will buy the Variable ND version.. definitely worth it.
I bought the EOS-R in Sept on sale..
I plan on picking up the R5 later this year.
I'll be using my ef glass for awhile..
I'd say the drop filter adapter is a great idea..
Here's why.. for filmmakers.. cine glass.. so many EF cine glass out there..

[rskvdm]

Thanks Sir! What a pleasure it is to watch your videos!

[nckotene]

Very interesting and informative video, thank you.

As someone thinking of moving to the Canon mirrorless system (from DSLR) I have been quite shocked at how little I would get for my old EF (L) glass. For that reason I think I will stay with my current lens line-up and use one of the third party adapters.