Techart has unveiled their Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter (TZE-01). The new TZE-01 is claimed to be the world’s first autofocus adapter that allows autofocus functionality when using Sony E-mount lenses on Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras.

The new adapter (TZE-01) is ultra-thin due to the 2mm difference in flange distance between the Sony E and Nikon Z mounts. Techart had to somehow cram a CPU chip into the tiny adapter, which measures just several millimeters thick total, and this chip can translate the signals between Sony lenses and Nikon cameras.

The Techart adapter enables both Auto Focus & Auto Aperture functions of Sony E mount lenses to be used on Nikon Z6 and Z7. AF-S, AF-C, and MF modes will all continue to work on the Nikon Z6 and Z7, and features like Face/Eye detection, EXIF reading, and time-lapse shooting can be used as well.

“Phase-detect AF is used and therefore the AF speed is on par with using native Z mount lenses on the cameras,” Techart says.

The Techart adapter currently supports most of the Sony, Sigma, Tamron & Zeiss AF lenses with Sony E mounts. This includes popular lenses such as the Tamron 28-75mm, Batis 25mm f/2, Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM and Sigma 35mm f/1.4. Techart is currently working to support more lenses.

Samyang / Rokinon lenses are currently not supported. This may change in a future firmware update.
Firmware is upgradable via a separate lens dock included for free.

The Techart Sony E to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter is available for pre-order now with a price tag of $249. The company expects to start shipping the first adapters starting on June 24th.

More info on Techart’ website.