The search for a lens adapter usually starts with a mismatch: you own a set of lenses, but your camera body uses a different mount. The 7artisans EF-SE and the Viltrox NF-Z solve that mismatch in two different directions. The 7artisans takes Canon EF/EF-S lenses and puts them on Sony E bodies. The Viltrox takes Nikon F lenses and puts them on Nikon Z bodies. Both are new, twist-on adapters from China, and their listed prices are a penny apart, so neither wins on cost.
Quick verdict
If your camera body is Sony E and your lenses are Canon EF/EF-S, pick the 7artisans EF-SE. If your camera body is Nikon Z and your lenses are Nikon F, pick the Viltrox NF-Z.
Comparison at a glance
| Adapter | Listed price | Price bar | Adapter path |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7artisans EF-SE | USD 87.99 | Canon EF/EF-S lenses to Sony E bodies | |
| Viltrox NF-Z | USD 88.00 | Nikon F lenses to Nikon Z bodies |
Shared features
Both adapters are new, twist-on units made in China, and each carries a listed one-year manufacturer warranty. Both support auto focus, EXIF data transfer, and image stabilization. Neither is a universal adapter, so the lens mount and body mount have to match the adapter before anything else.
Where each adapter wins
The 7artisans EF-SE wins for Canon EF/EF-S lenses going onto a Sony E body. Its phase-detection and contrast-detection focus modes plus real-time eye tracking make it the stronger match for Canon-to-Sony shooters. The Viltrox NF-Z wins for Nikon F lenses going onto a Nikon Z body. Its electronic aperture control, firmware-update support, and aluminum-alloy build give it the edge for Nikon-to-Nikon Z users.
Product notes
7artisans EF-SE (Canon EF/EF-S to Sony E)
Canon shooters moving to a Sony E body get a direct bridge with the 7artisans EF-SE. The adapter is made for Canon EF/EF-S lenses and lists automatic focus, phase-detection and contrast-detection modes, plus auto eye focus during real-time tracking and video. It also preserves image stabilization on compatible lenses and transfers EXIF data, so aperture, shutter, and ISO appear in photo software. The obvious limitation is that this is a single-purpose adapter. If you do not own Canon EF or EF-S glass, or if your camera is not Sony E, it will not perform the conversion you need.
Viltrox NF-Z (Nikon F to Nikon Z)
Nikon Z shooters with a drawer of F-mount lenses can use the Viltrox NF-Z to bring those lenses forward. The adapter is designed for Nikon F lenses and Nikon Z mirrorless bodies, with auto focus, EXIF signal transmission, electronic aperture control, and image-stabilization support. The adapter is made from aluminum alloy, includes gold-plated contact pins, and has a velvet inner wall to reduce internal reflections. Firmware updates are supported, which is useful as camera bodies evolve. The limitation is the same kind of constraint: it only converts Nikon F to Nikon Z. If your lenses are Canon or your body is Sony E, this is not the adapter for that setup.
Final choice by use case
Use the 7artisans EF-SE if you already own Canon EF/EF-S lenses and a Sony E camera body. Use the Viltrox NF-Z if you already own Nikon F lenses and a Nikon Z camera body. The deciding factor is the system you already have.
