Lens adapter compatibility

Canon EF lenses on Sony E-mount cameras

Can you use Canon EF lenses on Sony E-mount cameras? Yes — and autofocus can work with the right electronic adapter. The Canon EF flange distance is 44.00 mm and Sony E-mount is 18.00 mm, a difference of +26.00 mm.

+26.00 mm

Space for the adapter

44.00 mm

Canon EF flange

18.00 mm

Sony E-mount flange

Verdict: Yes — a simple 26.0 mm adapter keeps infinity focus.

What to expect#

Electronic adapters: Smart adapters (Sigma MC-11, Metabones, Viltrox EF-E) provide autofocus, aperture control and stabilisation; AF speed depends on lens and body.

Aperture control: lenses with a manual aperture ring work directly; electronically controlled lenses (no ring) need a smart adapter or one with a built-in aperture lever.

Focus: use focus peaking and magnification in the viewfinder. Exposure metering works normally because the camera meters through the lens at working aperture.

Canon EF lenses you could adapt#

Sony E-mount cameras#

Other systems for Canon EF lenses#

Canon RF Nikon Z Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds L-Mount Canon EF-M Fujifilm G-mount Hasselblad XCD Nikon 1 (CX)Pentax Q

Frequently asked questions#

Will Canon EF lenses autofocus on Sony E-mount?

Smart adapters (Sigma MC-11, Metabones, Viltrox EF-E) provide autofocus, aperture control and stabilisation; AF speed depends on lens and body.

Does a Canon EF to Sony E-mount adapter affect image quality?

A glass-free adapter is just a precisely machined spacer, so image quality is unchanged when it is built to the right thickness. Cheap adapters can be slightly too thin or thick, which shifts the infinity mark.

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources