Lens Adapters—Your Link to Creative Photography

B&H Photography Podcast

Jill Waterman

Podcast, Photography, Arts, Visual Arts, Bh, Photo

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 14 April 2016

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Lens adapters are certainly not new items in the savvy photographer’s gear bag, but they have taken on an added significance since the onset of mirrorless camera production, and can be the literal link between the cold efficiency of digital cameras and the distinctive character of exotic lenses from an earlier era. Of course, there are high-tech electronic adapters too and what may be surprising is just how important adapters are to filmmakers and how they have up-ended the used lens market. In this episode, we talk with two unapologetic old lens zealots who regularly use adapters to connect lenses from a range of manufacturers to their many cameras. We start with a basic introduction to the common types and brands of adapters and then “geek out” on the many ways to use adapters for creative experimentation and unique imaging. Guests: Johnny Tsang and Victor Samoilovich For images of some of the adapters and lenses discussed on this show, link to the B&H Instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/bhphoto/

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0:00.0	You're listening to the B&H Photography Podcast.
0:04.0	For over 40 years, B&H has been the professional source for photography, video, audio, and
0:08.8	more.
0:09.8	For your favorite gear, news, and reviews, visit us at bnh.com or download the B&H app to
0:15.4	your iPhone or Android device.
0:17.6	Now here's your host, Alan White.
0:20.2	Greetings and welcome to the B&H Photography Podcast.
0:23.9	Today's topic lends adapters.
0:26.4	Although they've been available from companies like NovaFlex for the longest time, most shooters
0:30.5	didn't bother with them.
0:31.8	We even care that they existed until mirrorless cameras started coming to market about 8 years
0:36.6	ago.
0:37.6	I currently shoot with a Sony A7 series camera using lenses from 4 different manufacturers.
0:43.2	I also want to set up a date, is it allowed me to use these very same lenses on Micro
0:47.2	4th 3rds cameras with equal ease.
0:50.1	Some of my lenses I purchased new, while others are older lenses that I previously would
0:54.1	never have even considered using.
0:56.7	In my book, this is a big deal in the creative qualities of my photographs.
1:00.4	Reflect that claim.
1:01.8	Today, John and I will be chatting with Victor Semolovich and Johnny Tsang.
1:06.2	Aside from being avid users of lens adapters, both Victor and Johnny have a wealth of experience
1:10.8	helping customers in our Manhattan Superstore find the right lens and adapter combination
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