New Fringer EF/FX Smart Autofocus Adapters Firmware 2.80 Released – VIDEO DEMO

Fringer just released firmware version 2.80 for their Fringer EF/FX smart adapters.

version 2.80

  1. Fixed: Some of EF400/5.6L lenses can’t be recognized by the adapterand lose PDAF capability
  2. Re-optimized following lenses to improve theirPDAFaccuracy
    1) EF40/2.8STM
    2) EF17-40/4L
    3) EF50/1.2L
    4) EF85/1.2L II
  3. Introduced smooth video AF for the following lenses. More lenses may be added to thislist in the future
    1) EF 50/1.8STM
    2) EF 40/2.8STM
    3) EFS 24/2.8STM
    4) EF 70-200/2.8L IS II
    5) SIGMA 50-100/1.8 Art
    6) SIGMA 70-200/2.8 OS Sports
    7) SIGMA 24-105/4 OS Art
    8) SIGMA 24-70/2.8 OS Art
    9) TAMRON SP 15-30/2.8 VC
  4. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
    1) TAMRON SP 15-30/2.8 VC
    2) SIGMA 60-600/4.5-6.3 OS Sports
    3) SIGMA 70-200/2.8 OS Sports
    4) SIGMA 70-200/2.8 OS Sports + 1.4X
    5) SIGMA 70-200/2.8 OS Sports + 2X
    6) SIGMA 24-105/4 OS Art
    7) SIGMA 24-70/2.8 OS Art
    Be noted: It’s known that firmware v1.02for Sigma24-70/2.8Arthas compatible issues. If you encounter AF problems when using this lens, please upgrade it to latest firmware, i.e. v2.03at currenttime.

Click here to understand how to upgradedownload links here
Be noted: Before upgrading to V2.80, make sure current firmware version is V2.x. If it’s V1.x, please upgrade to V2.10 first.

Gloryme EF-FX AutoFocus Adapter

Gloryme EF-FX Smart Adapter

FR-Reader David informed me that there is another Canon EF to Fujifilm X autofocus adapter, that I have not covered yet on FujiRumors, the Gloryme EF-FX Autofocus lens adapter.

Main specs of the Gloryme EF-FX Autofocus lens adapter.

  • Compatible Lens: EF/EF-S Series Lenses
  • Compatible Camera: X-mount Series Mirrorless Camera
  • Focus Type: Auto Focus
  • Tripod Socket: 1/4″
  • Firmware Upgrade: USB Upgrade Port
  • Item Weight: approx 3.5oz
  • Package Size: 4.3* 3.8 * 2.2inch

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Here is the update list of smart adapters for Fujifilm.

Commlite EF-FX and EF-EOS R AutoFocus Adapters

Commlite AF Adapters

Focus Studio Co., Ltd. launched two new Commlite autofocus adapter, the “CM-EF-EOS R” and “CM-EF-FX“.

Both support Autofocus, in camera aperture control, optical lens image stabilzation and Exif recording. It has a USB port for firmware updates and a detachable tripod mount.

The price is of 23,000 yen including tax (converted to $206).

Updated list of Fujifilm X/GFX autofocus adapters:

New FIKAZ Adapters for Fujifilm X and Fringer/Viltrox Smart Adapter Reviews (Inlcuding Fujifilm X-T3 with Sigma Face Detection Test)

Adapters for Fujifilm

This roundup is dedicated to adapters. Mainly to Fringer and Viltrox Autofocus adapters for Fujifilm X, but also to the new FIKAZ bayonet adapters for Fujifilm X.

FIKAZ Bayonet Adapter for Fujifilm

FIKAZ launched new bayonet adapters for Fujifilm X.

  • M42-Fujifilm X
  • M39-Fujifilm X
  • Pentax K-Fujifilm X
  • Canon FD-Fujifilm X
  • Nikon F-Fujifilm X
  • Sony A / Minolta AF-Fujifilm X
  • Minolta MD-Fujifilm X
  • Leica M-Fujifilm X

You can read the whole news at the Polish site optyczne.

Smart Adapters Reviews

Advanced Photography – Fujifilm X-T3 + Sigma 18-35 1.8 face detection video test (Fringer EF-FX Pro)

Fusion X Photo – Fuji X-T3 with Canon 85mm AF test via Fringer Adapter

Patrick Ramdial – Fringer EF-XF Video Review with Fujifilm XT3 – EF to X Mount Adapter