Chinese company TECHART has just announced that it has released an adapter that converts Canon EF lenses to Nikon Z mount, maintaining aperture control and autofocus performance.
The new TZC-01 adapter costs $249 and is the first of its kind, giving users the option to attach Canon, Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina lenses designed for Canon EOS cameras to the Nikon Z 6, Z 7, and Z 50.
Users will be able to use AF-S, AF-C, and AF-F on the Nikon mirrorless camera for both stills and video, as well as face and eye detection. TECHART also claims that it uses phase-detection autofocus in order to ensure accuracy and that autofocus speed is as good as — if not better — than native Z-mount glass, though it will depend on the specific EF lens.
A complete list of compatible lenses can be found on the TECHART website. To see the adapter in action, check out this review from photographer Richard Wong:
Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras suffer from a lack of available lenses, with the Japanese manufacturer choosing to introduce a selection of mid-range glass, in contrast to Canon’s decision to release expensive, high-end lenses from the outset. If the adapter works as well as TECHART claims, Nikon shooters now have more options available, and it might make the Nikon Z cameras more appealing to Canon shooters who are considering a change.
In a rather smart move, the rear lens cap acts as a USB dock, which will connect to a computer for installing firmware upgrades.
The TZC-01 is available to buy for $249.