Metabones Firmware Update EF-E Adapters

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by Jakub HanNovember 7^th, 2016

A new Metabones firmware update for EF-E adapters has been released earlier this week. It applies to the following products:

• EF-E Smart Adapter^TM MARK IV (model MB_EF-E-BM4 / MB_EF-E-BT4)
• EF-E Speed Booster^TM ULTRA (model MB_SPEF-E-BM2 / MB_SPEF-E-BT2)

You can download the new Metabones firmware update here (Windows version) or here (Mac Version).Metabones firmware update – list of improvements:

• Easier user interface to select between Green and Advanced mode in Metabones App. Separate settings for newer and older cameras (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
• Fix operation of Kenko Pro300 DGX (green dot) stacked on EF Extender III.
• Option to park focus to infinity upon shutdown to shorten its length for storage (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster). Some lenses may disregard this setting and
  

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  never park focus. Most of these are internal focus lenses which do not require parking. STM lenses always observe the option setting.

• Faster shutdown time for IS lenses.
• Option to close down the aperture or leave it where it is when camera shuts down (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
• Option to let camera body decide whether OIS, IBIS or a combination thereof shall be selected (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
• AF accuracy improvement for subjects near infinity.
• Fixed autocrop of Sigma 50-100/1.8 DC HSM Art 016.
• Stability improvement.
• Fixed issue with Tamron VC USD where autofocus may occasionally become inoperative.