Introduction
K&F Concept was founded in 2011 and strives to offer a good balance between quality and price. The company specializes in the design, research, manufacturing, and marketing of photographic accessories. At the present time, the company is selling products in multiple countries, as an official retailer and through Amazon.
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Packaging and accessories
The lens adapter is packaged in a well-built cardboard box. The design of this packaging is simple, with an all-black background and only subtle glossy black lines that highlight the adapter inside.
The front part of the box has the main features of the adapter presented on the lower right part.
The back side of the packaging is just as simple as the front. Here you see the warranty information for the adapter and nothing more.
The protection offered by this packaging is great to say the least. The adapter is fitted inside a soft foam tray inside the cardboard box. This type of packaging offers good protection against impacts and even punctures.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
1x User Manual;
1x USB A to Micro USB data cable;
1x Allen key.
Specifications
Series: Lens adapter
Model: KF06.466
Color: Black & Orange
Materials: Aluminum & Brass
Mounting system: EF/EF-S – Sony NEX E
Features:
– Made of brass and aluminum;
– Precise and durable construction;
– Manually operated;
– Infinity focus allowed;
– Auto Focus & Aperture Control;
– Electronical Adapter;
– Support Lens Image Stabilizer;
– Wide Application;
– USB upgrade port;
– Integrated tripod mount;
– 12 months quality guarantee.
Visual inspection
The KF06.466 lens adapter is part of the new generation of K&F Concept adapters. The fourth generation to be exact. This new model features image stabilization compatibility and a USB port for easy firmware updates.
What is important with this adapter is that it allows the usage of Canon autofocus EF and EF-S lenses on modern Sony A7 full frame cameras. Both allowing the usage of the internal lens automatic systems and the Sony built in focusing software and system.
In addition to these features, the KF06.466 adapter has an integrated and detachable tripod mount.
The adapter has an integrated metal made tripod mount. This is great to see as many newer lenses especially prime zoom lenses are heavy and will stray the camera body mount. However, if you encounter clearance issues with this tripod mound, you can easely remove it from the adapter with the help of the included hex wrench.
The mount on both sides of the adapter is made from solid metal, the only difference being the contact points for the lens and camera body.
The C/P button is used to switch between the focus modes of the adapter. However, most modern cameras will auto configure the adapter to use the correct focus mode for the lens and camera combination. It is a good feature to have for the odd occasion where switching the focus mode is required to do manually.
Testing
The adapter has a solid construction, being made from a mix of metal and brass. The all-metal construction is required as the adapter has a sturdy tripod mount that enables you to use heavy lenses.
The Micro USB port is used to update the firmware of the adapter. This is a key feature as newer lenses might require a better firmware to work correctly with the Sony camera body.
The autofocus system is heavily dependent on your camera body and in my case. I am using the Sony A7III paired with a Canon EOS 50mm f1.8 lens. And thus, the success of the autofocus system is based on what camera and lens you use.
Final thoughts
The K&F Concept KF06.466 is part of the fourth generation K&F Concept adapters. It has a good performance out of the box, with no issues in terms of auto focus or aperture control. In addition, the all-metal construction will ensure a good fit on both the camera body and the lens.
The added features, such as the focus type switch and the detachable tripod mount are welcomed, especially at this price point.
In terms of the functionality, this adapter does its job well. The autofocus works well and the same can be said for the aperture control on the lens. I have used the KF06.466 adapter with no less than 5 different Canon lenses on my Sony A7III camera body, and not once did the adapter fail to communicate with the lens or the camera body.
The build quality is on the same level as the pro K&F Concept adapters. With an all-metal construction, good contact points and no rough edges. In addition, the adapter can have its firmware updated via a Micro USB port and thus, you will get more out of it long term.
In conclusion, the K&F Concept KF06.466 adapter is one great choice if you want to use modern Canon EF/S and EF lenses on a Sony A7 camera body. You essentially get the best of both worlds, the amazing Sony full frame sensor and in-built software focusing system, and the well-made Canon lens systems that can withstand the test of time.
While not cheap, this adapter is cheaper than the alternatives, which are often double the price and not always available for purchase.