Update 5/20/20:
Something must have broken the interface since my last test. The Z7 firmware was updated. That’s all I can think has changed.
Now the Batis lenses don’t work - slow AF-S, No AF-C. The 85mm won’t focus. I think I’m ready to give up on adapters.
Adapter to mount SONY FE lenses on the Nikon Z7
Latest: Updated to Firmware version 2.0.0 (Sep 16, 2019)
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 works well. Still no Pin-point AF
Zeiss Loxia - 21mm - no change
Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8. Looks OK but slow to AF in AF-C
SONY/Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 works well. Fast AF
SONY 24-105mm f/4 works well. Fast AF
SONY/ZEISS 16-35mm f/4 Looks OK but slow to AF in AF-C
Don’t really notice much difference from the 1.0 software
Firmware version 1.0
June 30, 2019
What works:
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (AF, Focus peaking, Eye AF, Fast)
SONY/ZEISS 16-35mm f/4 (AF-slow)
What doesn’t wotk:
Mitakon 50mm f/.95 (MF peaking OK, shutter won’t trigger!)
Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 (need to have same aperture setting on the lens and the camera for correct exposure. No Focus peaking)
Zeiss Loxia 21mm f/2.8 (same as above)
Not yet tested:
ZEISS Batus 18mm f/2.8
SONY/ZEISS 35mm f/1.4
SONY 24-105mm f/4
Installation on & off:
1. Attach adapter to the SONY lens of choice
2. Attach combination to the Z7
3. Detach the combination SONY lens + adapter from the Z7
4. Detach the adapter from the SONY lens.
Note: I found it impossible to remove the lens from the adapter while it was mounted on the camera. The little lever release interfered with the camera body and could not reach full movement to detach the lens. Bad design!
First impression: Not ready for prime time but shows promise. Love the slim profile (2mm). Hopefully firmare upgrades will sort some of the problems.