Canon EF to RF Adapters / Which One is Best for You?

Canon makes four EF to RF lens mount adapters, ranging in price from $99 to $399+. Which one should you buy? I finally acquired all three (after lengthy backorders) and gave them a try.

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Adapter Links
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Canon EOS R Basic Adapter

Canon EOS R Control Ring Adapter

Canon EOS R Drop-In Variable ND Filter Adapter

Canon EOS R Drop-In Circular Polarizer Filter Adapter

...additional Canon filters for Drop-In Adapter

Canon Drop-In Clear Filter

Canon Drop-In Variable ND Filter

...also mentioned

Kolari Vision Drop-In Filters

Kolari Vision Swirl Bokeh Drop-In Filter

Canon RF 70-200mm f/4

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0:00 Intro
0:35 Basic Adapter
1:32 Control Ring Adapter
2:40 Drop-In Filter Adapter
3:53 Pros & Cons: Basic Adapter
4:06 Pros & Cons: Control Ring Adapter
7:32 Pros & Cons: Drop-In Filter Adapter
11:40 Buying Advice
15:18 Outro

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[DeputyNordburg]

As a sports photographer I shoot 90% of the time Manual with Auto ISO. There is not much I adjust frequently. I am a big fan of the basic adapter. I bought one each for my 3 big expensive lenses, and they just stay on 100% f the time. That seems a little overpriced, but I am not buying a new 400mm F2.8 for $13K.

[callmelil]

Your sound editing is great, every "click" sounds so smooth

[cameronmeetze]

I’m so glad I pulled the trigger on the adapter. I’ve got an R6 and didn’t realize how expensive RF lenses were

[alexcostafotografia]

Old video I know... but my time to upgrade is here so.... Todd... I have to say... amazing video... I was in a middle of gear buying rush... you just convinced me to buy the cheapest one lol... for anyone reading comments before watching the video.... that man knows his stuff and he has like several good points! Watch it to the end!

[MartinLisius]

Very in-depth information about the EF-RF adapter. Thanks for posting, Todd.

[SanyaJuutilainen]

One filter version positive missed is that for some bulbous low focal length objectives, this can actually be a cheaper option - going to EF lenses like some 15mm, 11mm, 8mm or even lower, it can be very hard to impossible to get a filter, and those that you can get are often more expensive than this adapter.

[cogs]

That drop in filter ring sounded so good until you listed the drawbacks. The extra money for the clear filter was bad but Not compatible with RF lenses was a deal breaker.

Thanks for the great review.
I'll be going with the basic model.

[MohondhaY]

I’m honestly really happy with using EF L glass on my Canon mirrorless body. I won’t be buying any RF L glass anytime soon, due to ridiculously higher prices. 😊

[colorist_tommy]

Love your Cons points.
Shows you have thoroughly understood the product you are reviewing.

Next EF-EOS R adapter to review would be Mieke Variable filter adapter, which for the price of a regular Canon adaptor gives you so much more...

[rayb]

Lets not forget that the drop in filters add a barrier between your lens and the sensor to protect it from dust.

[terrymorganphotography]

I'm at that stage of trading in some gear (EOS bodies and lenses(?) ) to go for a mirrorless Canon...probably R6 as the R5 is expensive and I'm not sure whether the £1500 price differential is justified. So, having found your video about EF to RF adapters is very timely and useful. So thank you.

[THRILLHOUSEV]

Great video. It shouldn't be a surprise that Canon wouldn't include the clear filter though; that just seems like a very Canon thing to do.

[usfireman]

Thank you so much for the in depth comparison. A nice, simple breakdown that was very helpful.

[PreInception]

Shocked at the low subs which I just subscribed! Must be a new channel. Great review and look forward to more reviews!

[izoyt]

canon actually did a good homework with this adapters, imo.

[djaa]

I was here for general info but mainly to see if there was other drop in filter options. Glad there is and should be even more now, 3 years later.

[kylecallahan]

Great video. I'm looking at finally diving into the world of Canon mirrorless cameras (an upgrade from my 10-year old Canon Rebel). The basic adaptor seems to make the most sense for me. Excited about upgrading and learning all that the latest Canon cameras/lenses can do!

[patmcbride]

As handy as it may be to have a polarizer in place with any lens, I usually have one on the lens as a protective measure, which came in handy once when I dropped the camera.

[dennisfahlstrom]

An aspect you didn’t mention is many photographers prefer keeping a filter like a skylight on the front of their lenses to protect them. The protection value is gone with this new concept. What about the value of my collection of different size and different use quality filters (skylight, polarizer, ND’s, vignette) designed to fit in front of the lens?

Besides the overcharging, it seems like Canon blew the entire concept of this top end adapter design change. I went with the cheapest adapter which is consistent with my wanting to continue using my expensive and numerous EF “L” lenses rather than shelling out serious cash for these RF lenses. I like my R6 a lot but won’t be replacing my lenses until the new RF lenses come down very significantly in price …and even then, it will probably be on an ‘as needed’ basis since by that time the EF’s will have little value remaining. Between the 50mm f1.2, the 16-35mm f2.8, the 35-70 zoom and the 70-300 zoom and the 600mm (all Canon L) I have a lot tied up in lenses.

[MacOSTen]

Greetings from the (UK). Just come across your channel as looking at these RF adaptors. What a very informative video. Cheers. Subscribed. 👍