The Megadap MTZ11 is a new adapter for Leica M lenses on Nikon Z cameras. It uses an extendable bayonet mechanism (up to 6.5mm) that changes the distance between the lens and the image sensor. This way, the mounted manual lens can benefit from autofocus as well. Apart from Leica M, other adapters can be stacked on top to provide a different lens mount. The Megadap MTZ11 adapter is available now for $349. Megadap is a new company based in Hong Kong, and the MTZ11 adapter seems to be their first product. Mounted on a Nikon Z camera body, it is supposed to turn manual Leica M (and other) lenses into autofocus lenses. Let’s take a short look at its features and specs. Megadap MTZ11 Nikon Z – Leica M Autofocus Adapter Megadap MTZ11 Autofocus Adapter for Nikon Z. Source: Megadap The new Megadap adapter replaces the focusing mechanism of the lens by incorporating an extendable bayonet mechanism. The adapter itself has electronic contacts to communicate with Nikon Z cameras and utilises the cameras’ phase-detection autofocus algorithm to determine the focus spot. The motor within the adapter will then drive the bayonet to extend or retract, changing the distance between the lens and the camera sensor until the focus is reached. The autofocus speed of the Megadap MTZ11 adapter seems to be quite fast and precise. Megadap uploaded a short video on Youtube to showcase the AF speed. The adapter currently supports Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), and servo...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 2 November, 2020