The Sony A-mount to E-mount LA-EA Adapters Explained

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Choosing between Sony's LA-EA1, LA-EA2, LA-EA3, or LA-EA4 adapter used to be an easy decision - the even numbered adapters always gave the best performance. Then Sony introduced E-mount cameras with native phase-detect AF, and so the nuanced decision became less cut-and-dried.
Be sure to watch Part 2 at • The Sony A-mount to E-... .
Here's the nuanced summary for those of you who don't want wade through a 13-minute video, enhanced by viewer "Lofote":
1. Screwdriver-driven lens? LA-EA 2 or 4. (If you don't need autofocus, then you can use LA-EA1 or 3.)
2. SSM / SAM lens and APS-C body: LA-EA1. The LA-EA1 isn't being made anymore, so you can substitute the LA-EA3 instead.
3. SSM / SAM lens and any full-frame body except A7R: LA-EA3
4. Camera that has “NEX” in name, the original A7, A6000, A5000, A3000, A3500, A7S, and A7S II: LA-EA2. Since the LA-EA2 isn't being made anymore, you can substitute the LA-EA4 instead.
5. Sony A7R: LA-EA4
Don't forget to watch the alternative ending at the end! :-)
I talk about the LA-EA5 (which can only be used on the most recent Sony cameras) at • LA-EA4r Monster Adapte... .
Learn more about my ebooks on Sony cameras here: FriedmanArchives.com/ebooks

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@ugrandolini 6 лет назад

Fnally I can get a good explanation about differences in these adapters! Sony should publish this on their LA adapters pages. Thank you so much Gary 🙏🏻

@abangirfanabangabdulhalil7532 5 лет назад

Ugo Grandolini agreed

@vonpotatostein 5 лет назад

For us Canon Refugees wanting to deflect to Sony this is BY FAR the best explanation on Sony's native lens adapters in the whole net. T H A N K Y O U!!!!!!!!!

@sebasmediaprod 3 года назад

The best video I have seen about this topic. Thanks. Can you double check to help me please 😭😭😭 The camera I am using is Sony a68 Planing to switch to the a6600 I have tokina 11-16 2.8, sigma 17-70, and Minolta lenses.. all A mount I know the Minolta needs the screwdriver thing, but sigma 17-70 hasnt it... Tokina got it but If I turn focus it does not move... So I do t know what to do?

@JAKSERTEC 2 года назад

gracias, justo necesitaba esa informacion, tengo la sony a6000... a si que comprare la LA-ea1. gracias por todo.

@jurekjerry7274 2 года назад

What about the LAEA5 adapter? What happens if I have Minolta A mount screw lenses, A Tamrom USD lens and Sigma HSM lenses. Not to mention a Carl Zeiss SSM lens coming this week.

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

Hi, Jurek! All of those lenses should work on an LA-EA5 adapter providing 1) you're using a recent Sony body that supports it (A1, A7 IV, A6600, possibly some others) and 2) you're not trying to shoot video. Sony gave up on that one. I do show a little bit about what to expect with the LA-EA5 in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xy4GZURBkF0.html

@TheAssclown213 4 года назад

RU-vid severely needs more teacher type professionals like this wonderful man. Been watching his videos for a few years now and never disappointed.

@KznnyL Год назад

This is a godsend. 2022, my Nex-6 died. Trying to figure out where to go with either a Nex-7 used, A7II, or a 6000 series, all while dealing with many legacy lenses. You made everything clear, and now I can buy used stuff knowing what to buy and how to mix them. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@FriedmanArchives Год назад

So glad you found it useful!! GF

@howardkahn717 6 лет назад

This man is in a class by himself.........

@sommeone 2 года назад

How does the LE-EA5 fit into this list? Edit: just noticed you made a video on the LE-EA5. I'm gonna go watch that!

@actionphotopassion5082 6 лет назад

Thanks for this vidéo Gary. As usual very clear and informative. Just a note as an A-mount shooter myself on A58, A77ii , A99ii and having tried the LAEA3 on A7R2 during 1 full week with my own lenses, I can tell that the transition a to e has for the moment too many cons for A-mounters involved on the A system. Sony must upgrade the adaptors to give at least the AF system of A77ii, at best the one found in A99ii. 3fps in AFC is a major no-go compared to 12fps AFC for example.

@hanwenzhang7984 3 года назад

Thank you. You explained it really well. The new LA-EA5 does support screw drive AF but only works for select bodies. Hope Sony release firmware updates to more bodies.

@ILEYANMUSIC 3 месяца назад

So I have a Sony a7iv camera and I just recently bought a SIRUI Night Walker kit lens and the lens is a L-mount and my cámara is a E-mount. Is there any adapter piece that makes them both compatible with each other ?

@FriedmanArchives 3 месяца назад

There is! www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1150778-REG/fotodiox_l39_nex_p_pro_lens_mount_adapter.html

@doug.newton 2 года назад

I have the NEX 5r and got the 4, there isn't really a reason as far as I'm understanding to get the 2 since the just because 4 is full frame doesn't mean it won't work, it'll still crop in and works perfectly and will continue to work when I upgrade to a new full frame Sony (well up until the a7iv, it needs the 5 apparently, but I'll get an a7iii or something instead)

@pg-pics Год назад

Great video - although there's the version LA-EA5 now of course. I am not sure Minolta put the motor in the lens for cost reasons, at the time this was a sensible engineering move, and most other manufacturers used a similar design - only Canon put a motor in the lens, which did give them an initial advantage. I have a Minolta 5000, 7000 and 9000 and a number of lenses and am looking to adapt them to an A1 and A7RV with the LA-05 - really appreciate the video. Thanks from the UK.

@alnka1974 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this information with us, hopefully my old Sony a100 lenses will work fine on my a6000.

@FriedmanArchives 11 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it. The LA-eA2 (if you can find it) or LA-eA4 should work for any type of A100 lens.

@AgnostosGnostos 6 лет назад

The autofocus accuracy and speed of the LA-EA4 can't be compared with that of the best Sony SLT cameras. However it is good enough. Nowadays a digital full frame camera is affordable. The Sony a7 camera body can be found new at around 750€. On the other hand nearly all native autofocus full frame e-mount lenses are expensive. The LA-EA4 adapter isn't expensive. It can be found new between 200-250€. I use many legacy Minolta a-mount lenses I bought from eBay which are really good. I think that it is a clever choice. I really love my Minolta AF 500mm f/8, the only mirror lens with autofocus ever. There is an exact copy of this lens by Sony too. Nearly all of the first Sony a-mount lenses were exact copies of Minolta lens. These sony lenses are more expensive but are the same as Minolta ones.

@Lofote 6 лет назад

It's the autofocus system of the A65 that was used here. So it is the same as the 65. Of course SLT development continued and even when A65 came out it was stripped down from the A77 system that came out the same day. Thats the problem.

@KOseven 3 года назад

Good morning, friend I have an a6400 and I bought this adapter for my a-mount lenses to fit on my a6400. I'm in trouble, I can't get AF auto.

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

Not enough information to help. What adapter did you buy? What lens are you using?

@alexvalino253 Месяц назад

Which is the best adapter for A7rii? I have SAM & SSM lenses. I believe now there is LA-ae5 adapter. Thanks for the help.

@FriedmanArchives Месяц назад

LA-EA4 is for you. LA-EA5 won't work on such an old body.

@WelcomeToNeverland1 4 года назад

Thank you Very Much Gary !!! Easy Explained !!! Loved the way the Kids Video-bombed you !!! :D

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! (I loved that too. :-) )

@Eduardo-zh5eb 5 лет назад

Really good stuff. Thank you so much. I´m about to buy an adapter to my Sony NEX camera. Now I know what to buy.

@pcrate20 4 года назад

Gary, I enjoy this video, but quick question I am a little confused , which adapter does I using for my A6400 if I want to activated the auto-focus and face detection with canon lenses for example. Thank you

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

The adapters described in this video only work with Sony and Minolta A-mount lenses. The adapter you're looking for is here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1314354-REG/metabones_mbspef_e_bt4_ef_to_e_speed.html

@ogutierr5 6 месяцев назад

wow. Your master class has been absolutely impresive. I'm on a hard looking for a "new-old" camera because my old sony a330 can't afford (or maybe it's me) the photography I want to do. I need to photograph to my daughters on indoor rolling skate and the light is too poor in that kind of sports center. I own a fantastic minolta 80-200 2.8 high speed but if I configure the camera at more than 500 of speed (really I wanted to use it at 1000) I can't take brightness photos because the max iso is 3200 (and I think that more than 800 is not a good idea). so... minolta has screwdriver --> I need LA-EA2 or 4. But if I buy a sony a7 (only a7, with no R, no II, no III....) it's the same? or as it's a full fame I can only buy a LA-EA4 ? Is it usable or I will waste the good as the minolta is? Remember that it's so quick. I don't know what to do because I want to retain my fantastic lens. Or should I buy another camera with high iso? I also looked for alpha 65 or alpha 77 but somebody told me that the translucend mirror remove some light. sorry for a lot of questions.

@FriedmanArchives 6 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it. The LA-EA4 has the semi-transparent mirror too, but you won't notice any ill effects. The LA-EA4 is the one I recommend for you.

@martindereksykes 3 года назад

Does the Sony LA-EA5 (when fitted to a Sony A7R IV) support any video modes with any Minolta AF lenses using AUTO FOCUS? OR Does it actually DO LESS than the limited Auto Focus video option available with a LA-EA4? [check out video testing at: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O71jsijz2AU.html]

@garyfriedman4001 3 года назад

I'll know more when mine arrives. From what I've read it doesn't support video for technical reasons.

@Ozzaphellah 3 года назад

I have the Sony a7iii full frame sensor Im having trouble with the focus with a fisheye rokinon 8mm 3.5 Would one of these help for video focusing? The fisheye is E Mount and manual focus but hard to focus it clearly Should I go with an A Mount cannon fisheye instead for better quality?

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

All fisheye lenses are difficult to focus because they seem to have "infinite" depth-of-field. No, none of your suggested solutions will help. Try using the Peaking Level feature of your A7 III.

@Zukikipu Год назад

Succinct and understandably put, Mr. Friedman solved a lingering mystery. Thanks. Now I'm going out and see if I can find an appropriate adapter for my A6000.

@Threeflip 3 года назад

Great and quick explanation! I have a sony a7iii, should I buy the LA-EA4 for my Minolta 50 mm f1.4 of buy new Glass? I also have the 28-70 and the 70-200 kit lenses from Minolta.

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

LA-EA4 should work for you.

@petvesta 3 года назад

I just wrote to you and did not tell you that my lenses for my old Minolta 600si are zoom. Does it make a difference? only one is a 90mm Tamron SP Macro. On Amazon there is also the LA-EA5 and two kinds of LA-EA4. One says 35mm the other says FF adapter with TMT. 100.$ price difference. Can you explain, Thanks!!

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

Zoom shouldn't matter. And I don't know what "TMT" means, so I can't be helpful here. :-(

@saganandroid4175 6 лет назад

They need a LA-EA5 that merges cababilities of the 3 and 4.

@biogons14 5 лет назад

Yes, using the screw drive for SONY/Minolta SAM lenses but not the mirror with the recent phase AF cameras.

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

Check out my blog post where just such a solution is on the horizon: friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2020/07/a-new-hope-for-mount-lenses.html

@erichramone7812 4 года назад

Gary Friedman - The Friedman Archives - can I pick your brain? I have a Sony a7M2 (just purchased at Best Buy so I’m planning on keeping), however I’m new to photography and on a tight budget and want to learn and explore quite a bit. I’m interested in buying some very inexpensive Minolta maxxum lenses A mount on eBay to play with. Now I would of course need the LA-ea4 for that? Is that correct? But what if I wanted to buy some SSM lenses on eBay that are Sony A mount configuration, will that work on that adapter as well or do I also need to purchase the LA-ea3, which my budget doesn’t want too consider? Also the new LA-ea5 of course marries the two technologies, so should I wait a few weeks for that adapter to come out? Thats of course begs the question: Would that adapter even work for my camera? I’ve read the new adapters compatibility list’s on Sony’s website and it mentions several e-mount cameras except mine as being compatible. Does that sound right to you? Thanks very much for any info you may have for me. I truly respect your opinion and knowledge.

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

@@erichramone7812 Yes, the LA-EA4 will work with all of those lenses, including SSM/SAM type. But you might want to wait for the new LA-EA5 to ship; if the old lenses you have will work on it it will bring more modern AF features.

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

@@erichramone7812 Yes, the LA-EA4 is the best adapter for your situation. There is no evidence that the LA-EA5 will work with the A7 II so don't hold your breath for that. Hope this helps! GF

@miguelcervantesmedina9275 4 года назад

OMG it's all i need to know!

@stabodeely Год назад

Excellent content. I wish I saw this before I got the LA-EA5 for my Konica Minolta “Big Beer Can” but hey, that’s a learning experience.

@FriedmanArchives Год назад

I wish you had too! :-)

@FonTunnissen Год назад

Very good explained, but at the moment a bit out of date. How about the LA-EA5? Im curious how that one goes wit a full sensor body (A7 III) and my mechanical drived lenses. Especially pictures

@FriedmanArchives Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Xy4GZURBkF0.html

@DADEFUYE 3 месяца назад

So if you have a Sony A58 you go for the even number ones?

@FriedmanArchives 3 месяца назад

If you have an A58 you don't need an adapter to attach an A-mount lens. These adapters are only needed for E-mount camera bodies, such as the Sony A7 series.

@DADEFUYE 3 месяца назад

@@FriedmanArchives thanks. will Emount work on a58?

@FriedmanArchives 3 месяца назад

@@DADEFUYE For technical reasons, no.

@DADEFUYE 3 месяца назад

Thanks. I'm a new photographer and the a58 is my first camera

@annkimmel3087 4 года назад

Thank you for the help Gary. Have you done any videos on Camera Error in Sony a65 or a77ll? I have 2 broken cameras would like to fix them. The only way to clear the error message is to take out the battery.

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

I haven't, nor do I have the factory repair manual which would document ALL of the error codes. (But really, is a video the best way to convey that information if I had it?)

@keatonsilsby2894 4 года назад

I have a bunch of Minolta Maxxum AF lenses that have the screw drive so I would use the LA-EA4 to fit them onto my Sony Alpha A7rII. However my lenses only have 5 gold contacts and the LA-EA4 looks like it has 8 contacts. will my 5 line up with 5 of the 8 and work?

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

Yes, you can use 5-contact lenses on an 8-contact adapter without a problem.

@ronreaper3739 2 года назад

I hope you still doing great sir. Since no way i would buy any sony FE lens or sigma art lens I have questions, which one is better. 1. Canon full frame Ef lens + Ef to E-mount adapter, or Full Frame a-mount lens + a-mount to e-mount adapter 2. Which adapter i should pick if all i have is 3rd party a-mount full frame lens like tokina or tamron?

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

1) There is no 'better' in that case. Just what's best for the lenses you already have. Never used the EF adapter so I can't speak knowledgeably. 2) The safest choice is the LA-EA4.

@guidoramackers9414 25 дней назад

I have both ssm and screwdrive lenses and a 70-200 tamron..looks like I need at least 2 adapters.

@FriedmanArchives 25 дней назад

No, you only need one. Get the LA-EA4.

@FKDxx 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for your very competent and professional masterclass!

@FriedmanArchives 10 месяцев назад

You're quite welcome! :-)

@tomaltman9506 2 года назад

Gary, The new LA-EA5 does not work at all on my new A7IV. Do you know if there is something in the menu I need to activate or change?

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

The LA-EA5 adapter works great on my A7 IV, with both SSM and Screw-drive lenses. At the risk of sounding condescending, is your Focus Mode set to "MF"? :-)

@DMVLord 5 лет назад

I just bought the Sony a6000 e mount and I bought a 35mm f1.8 Sam lens. Which adapter should I buy? I get confused

@FriedmanArchives 5 лет назад

You want an odd-number adapter; the LA-EA1 or 3.

@vibhasrivastava9426 2 года назад

Thanks for detailed explanation.

@robbeard6929 5 лет назад

Brilliant and thanks very much, now apply for a job at Sony.

@nunosilva3 2 года назад

I'm using la-ea3 on aps-c i would like to know if autofocus performance will be the same if i the buy la-ea1

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

It should be the same... yes.

@Akamo. День назад

Hey Gary, good video. You explained it really well for a beginner like me. I am considering switching from my old Sony a5000 to a used 6000 in good condition, since I found a good deal at the local camera store, body and kit lens for 340€. Would it be worth getting the LA-EA2 later down the line, so I could use older Minolta lenses like the 35-105mm zoom lens? I inherited a Minolta Maxxum/Dynax 7D with a few AF lenses almost three years ago, and they are just sitting in a drawer. I know this camera is still liked by a lot of people, despite being 20 years old. But personally I don't like the bulkiness, so I am thinking about selling it.

@RoyInce 2 месяца назад

Great review, answers every question and put me in the right direction, thank you.

@FriedmanArchives 2 месяца назад

Thanks!

@Faramirz770i 2 года назад

Thanks you a lot, very helpful 👌

@dohyunlee193 3 года назад

Great video. Would the ea4 work on my aps-c a6400 just fine too?

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

Yes, it would.

@yjchowdary 3 года назад

Thank you for the knowledge shared

@od628 2 года назад

That was extremely helpful. Thanks for making!

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

You're quite welcome!

@robt4194 4 года назад

8:49 I ordered the LA-EA3 for mounting a Tamron A011 SP 150-600mm on a Sony a6100 E-mount. Per the table in the link from Sony, I won't be able to get AF in video mode ?? Is there a adapter that will do AF for video ? Rob www.sony.com/electronics/support/lenses-mount-adaptors/la-ea3/articles/00021281

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

It will focus in video depending on the camera model, but not very well. That's why it was disabled in all camera bodies starting with the A9. See my other LA-EAx video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5FvusonVmmM.html

@imranelektro3862 2 года назад

how about sony A58 camera to EF Lens. what kind of adapter to use

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

Not technically possible.

@sgtdan707 11 месяцев назад

I JUST BOUGHT THAT LENS. OMG! THANK YOU! Context, I just got into full-frame cameras and bought an A7R III and Zeiss 135mm f/1.8 because of all the great things that have been said about it. I bought the latest LE-EA5 Sony A mount to E mount adapter and was so sad that I couldn't autofocus. THEN I FOUND THIS VIDEO THE NEXT DAY. Thank you again for doing this Gary!

@FriedmanArchives 11 месяцев назад

Glad you found it helpful! Of course this was made before the LA-EA5 was released, so I couldn't have said, "The LA-EA5 doesn't work any any camera released before 2021". The LA-EA4 is for you.

@sgtdan707 11 месяцев назад

@@FriedmanArchives That's right, and it's just like you said. Zeiss never made a replacement for this lens. Just a fixed 135mm at f/2.8. Sony GM 135mm at f/1.8 is just out of budget. Again, thank you for this video. It's still helping people like me!

@TheHitmanAgent 2 года назад

Is there any chance I can find a Sony Minolta (or Sony A-mount) to Nikon F-mount?

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

You have three chances... slim, none, and fat. :-) (Serious answer: for technical reasons, such an adapter is not possible.)

@Coempi73 3 месяца назад

My question is: I have the Sony A68. Is it worth going over to the A7 Mk2? Of course I have all types of lenses, too, screwdrive, SAM,…Thanks in advance.

@FriedmanArchives 3 месяца назад

The only time it ever makes sense to upgrade your camera is if your current camera is "holding you back". If your current camera is working just fine, and you have a lot of accessories, and are perfectly happy with its performance, then there's no compelling reason to upgrade.

@Coempi73 3 месяца назад

@@FriedmanArchives thx! Than I rather purchase a few more lenses…

@johnchardine1886 3 года назад

I really like your videos Gary. All EXCELLENT!

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

Thanks, John!

@taharathussain6775 5 месяцев назад

The best video I have ever seen to choose which adapter I need. Thank you so much Gary

@FriedmanArchives 5 месяцев назад

You're quite welcome!

@SlayeRiven 4 года назад

In summary, LA-EA4 is the most versatile and "universal" among all of them. Thank you!

@Eduardo-zh5eb 4 года назад

Hi, this is so important to Sony shooters! Can I use SSM/SAM lenses on LA-EA4? Can I use the LA-EA4 for both screwdriver driven AND SSM/SAM lenses?

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

Yes, you can use all lenses on the LA-EA4, but you only get the 15 focus points. Want Eye AF? Then the eye you want had better be behind a focus point. :-)

@Eduardo-zh5eb 4 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives Thank you so much!

@Brandon-dj9cq 4 года назад

There's a sony la-ea 5, u need to review that pls. I don't know wats the difference

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

When I get mine I'll post a video comparing it with the "Monster Adapter" which is being made in China (see my blog post at friedmanarchives.blogspot.com/2020/07/a-new-hope-for-mount-lenses.html )

@adamnuqman2414 Месяц назад

hi sir, i had bought sal 70-300mm g ssm and will arrived in a couple of a week. right now i am using laea2 adapter with my a6000. it is compatible or do i need to source for laea1 ?

@FriedmanArchives Месяц назад

Your LA-EA2 is the best choice here.

@adamnuqman2414 Месяц назад

@@FriedmanArchives thank you sir 😄

@νιηυαυ 4 года назад

Which is the sony a6500 compatible adapter

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

All 4 will work with that camera.

@rolandocaraballo Год назад

I have a Sony A58. I want an adapter that allows me to install E mount lens on the A58 body

@FriedmanArchives Год назад

For technical reasons, you can't put an E-mount lens onto an A-mount body like the A58.

@benbeattie4609 4 года назад

Tremendously helpful thank you very much! Warmest regards from the UK

@moysesalomao 5 лет назад

I bought 70-200 mm 2.8 sony a-mount lens to use wuith my alpha6000 ! which one i need to buy?

@AliRastafa 5 лет назад

is it ssm lens?

@adsertheblade 3 года назад

Hi. I just got a Tamron 28-300XR Di lens with the screw for auto focus. I've got my Sony LAEA4 adapter. When I turn the A7Siii on, it moves the lens to infinity, but it seems stuck on manual, which is very difficult to do because the focusing screw is engaged. The camera does not seem to see the lens as auto at all... Any advice? Thanks

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

That is definitely not normal behavior. If you can't change the focus mode via the menus, then I'd say something is definitely wrong. Does it only happen with that lens?

@adsertheblade 3 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives its the only a mount I have. There seem to be some issues with some Tamrons, so I think it will have to just go back. Too much money for a lens that doesn't work properly.

@AgnostosGnostos 5 лет назад

Minolta had introduced α-mount lenses with motorized power zoom. Thes series of lenses were named: xi xi α-mount lenses are not compatible with Sony α-mount to e-mount adapters for Sony e-mount cameras. xi α-mount lenses don't have exactly the same electronic contacts as other α-mount lenses.

@AgnostosGnostos 5 лет назад

Gary Friedman I am happy that you appreciated my tip. The LA-EA4 isn't not totally incompatible. The Sony LA-EA α-mount to e-mount adapter permits autofocus and can change the aperture of Minolta autofocus α-mount xi power zoom lenses. The problem is with the zoom. The zoom with xi lenses is only motorized and it can't be used manually. The LA-EA4 according to my experience and various reviews of internet doesn't permit the motorized zoom of the Minolta xi α-mount lenses. The official manual of LA-EA4 doesn't inform at all about legacy Minolta α-mount lenses. I remember the Minolta during the film era and I couldn't understand the benefits of power zoom with film photographic cameras. I bought from eBay the minolta 28-105mm xi f3.5-4.5 at great price and was using it with my old SLT Sony camera without problem for photos and videos. It has good optical quality in the center.

@DanMDL 4 года назад

@@AgnostosGnostos HI! Ineed to ask someone with experience because everything is a LOT of money form me right now. The thing is that I have a sony a6500 E mount camera. And Im looking to buy a Tamron 28-75 2.8 lense. The thing is that the E mount model is about $750-800 U$. While the A-mount model is bout $200. A BIG difference. So I was thinking buying an adapter, as I basically want to do videos and the autofocus doesnt do a great work while recording I dont are much about that. BUT does the quality change? Is it worst? What are my disadvantages? Sorry for the long question! :)

@QuietOC 4 года назад

@@AgnostosGnostos The LA-EA adapters do not allow autofocus or aperture control of xi lenses. Xi lenses do have full manual zoom--you can zoom them by hand on (or off) the LA-EA adapters.

@vitorbeja403 3 года назад

I need your opinion on the sony LA-EA adapters. I bought a week ago a sony nex 7 because of it´s 24MP , it´s small size and because of its manual focus capabilities. . It was a bargain(under 200€ with the Kit lens). I still use a Sony a 58 and i´m happy with it.but after somes hours the bag becomes heavy . My idea is to use the Sony nex 7 in a litle bag in my car with one or two of my vintage lenses (minolta and sony lenses ) . What model of adapter do you recomend ? La EA 1 or 3 ?

@garyfriedman2005 3 года назад

For the NEX7 I recommend the LA-EA2. The 1 or 3 won't work because that camera lacks phase-detect pixels in its sensor.

@vitorbeja403 3 года назад

@@garyfriedman2005 Thanks for the information .

@barbarosoncul2800 3 года назад

Hi Gary, i just discovered and i'm following your channel, which adapter works well for tamron 15-30 f2.8 di usd a mount (gen 1) to a7iii or a7 series. If you can answer i'll be grateful 😊

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

the LA-EA4 is your safest bet in your case.

@barbarosoncul2800 3 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives what about the new la-ea5, does it works on my lens?

@rajafitnes4962 2 года назад

Thank-yousir.is verry good video

@ugurbalsatar Год назад

You are a king 👑 👍🏻 Training to avoid all the pitfalls we fall into by purchasing a body and lens

@d4vid0110 3 года назад

Finally I find the answers! Bless you sir! Thank you.

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@ArnaldoSpireli 6 месяцев назад

Which one is the best to use with a Sony 5100?

@FriedmanArchives 6 месяцев назад

LA-EA4

@ArnaldoSpireli 6 месяцев назад

Thank you Mr Friedman

@GoA7250 3 года назад

The NEX6 has hybrid AF the same (similar) to the a6000 so am I correct to say the LA-EA1 will be fine for non-screw driver blade A mount lenses?

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

I think that's correct.

@GoA7250 3 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives Cheers, I believe it's correct also.

@cebro648 4 года назад

Hey Gary, Please tell me, What adapter with give autofocus capabilities to the Sony a7r3 using a loawa 60mm native full-frame E mount lens?

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

The one that has the best chance is the LA-EA4; however please know that not all non-Sony (or non-Minolta) lenses will be supported in all modes.

@cebro648 4 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives Thank you Gary I'll look into it

@bobkids009 2 года назад

Hi Gary......your explanation was just Super......it is easy to understand without beating around the bush like others, well done & thank you....!

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

Thanks!

@davisabbeyfragrance8223 2 года назад

Hello Mr Gary, I have a Sony alpha 58, I want to fit my Canon lenses unto it, which adapter will you recommend please. Thanks

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

For technical reasons, Canon lenses cannot be adapted onto an A-mount body. (Sorry!)

@davisabbeyfragrance8223 2 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives thank you Mr Gary

@AnthonyPtak Год назад

What about the A3000? I would assume that it’s similar to the NEX option LEEA2?

@FriedmanArchives Год назад

You are correct; the LA-EA2 (or the LA-EA4 if you can't find an LA-EA2) is for you.

@AnthonyPtak Год назад

@@FriedmanArchives thanks for your response and it's an honor for me as your student to receive confirmation of my cognition. The Alpha camera space is a vast ecosystem and it continues to expand. I've downgraded my camera collection to the essentials. Practice every day.

@superbmediacontentcreator 6 месяцев назад

It would seem that the EA-4 would work for everything and is backward compatible. You do not say if all the adapters go from A mount to E mount across the line and you don't say if the even number adapters with the screw drive will also drive the lenses that have motors. Otherwise, this was very informative.

@FriedmanArchives 6 месяцев назад

Yes, the even numbered adapters will work with any lens regardless of focus drive technology. Having said that, the newest Sony cameras won't work with any of these; only the LA-EA5 (which will also work with any lens).

@superbmediacontentcreator 6 месяцев назад

@@FriedmanArchives Yes, and note that the EA-5 shuts down autofocus in "movie" mode and reverts to manual focus. It is important to incorporate video production into your reviews since the dual use of what were merely still cameras is important in the marketplace.

@FriedmanArchives 6 месяцев назад

@@superbmediacontentcreator Yes, I mention that fact (no AF in video for LA-EA5) in my books. (Keep in mind this video was made before the LA-EA5 was introduced.)

@i-m-alien 4 года назад

1... is there any way to get the apps for free for sony cameras...??

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

No.

@TheGray01974 3 года назад

Do you loose a stop of light by using the adapters with the mirror

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

Yes, 1/3rd of a stop, technically. Not a lot. I've been using the SLT technology for years, and never once did I say, "Damn, I wish I had 1/3rd of a stop more light!"

@TheGray01974 3 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives do you think if I got a 70-200f2.8 with la-ea adapter it would be ok for evening football as normally need f2.8 for the light

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

@@TheGray01974 Yes, but be aware that your subjects cannot be at the edges of the frame where there are no AF points.

@ReubenMRU 2 года назад

Hello Gary, Thank you for this clear explanation! Very professionally explained! I definitely subscribed! You deserve so much more subscribers!

@garyfriedman2005 2 года назад

Thanks! Feel free to help spread the word. :-)

@RaphaelIgrisianu 2 года назад

Fantastic, rhanks sir

@dcsurgery Год назад

Excellent explanation

@bellavita4475 4 года назад

Hi thanks for your video. Let me explain I have a sony alpha a65 slt and a tamron 150 600mm sp di sud sony "therefore mount A". I ordered a sony a7mkiii and a sony 24mm 1.4 g master too. In short I would like to know if with this EA4 ring I can connect my tamron on the sony a7mkiii? I also have a sony mount at 16-50mm 2.8 which is nice. I think that will walk it but the tamron less on. thank you. thumbs up because the video is clean and the explanation flawless.

@cheryldevore5357 4 года назад

Can you comment on the Sony LA-EA5 adapter?

@FriedmanArchives 4 года назад

I can comment intelligently once mine arrives. On paper it looks like the best of all worlds as long as you own an A7R IV or A6600 camera body.

@cyranneau2112 5 лет назад

Hello Mr. Gary, I like your advice and appreciate your pedagogy. I have a device Sony ILCA-77 II, besides I just get your book on it. Really nice to read. I use the following lenses: SAL70200G f/2.8 + 1.4x doubler, the SAL1650 f/2.8, Planar 85mm f/1.4 and the Sony SAL5014. In APS-C I use the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro and the Tokina 1116 DXII. Here's one of my questions, which adapter should I use for my Sony lenses to work on the A7 models or A9 mirrorless? And what would be your advice for buying a full sensor? The models without mirror or the A99 II (I have 7 batteries and chargers, 2 flashes HVL-F60M, a Sony's battery grip, as you know apart from the APS-C lenses everything works with the A99 II. My hesitation comes from its design date that is getting older. What do you think would be the best choice for a new Sony camera purchase. Thank you Mr. Gary, your opinion will help me.

@FriedmanArchives 5 лет назад

I hate questions like these... you're essentially asking me what kind of car you should get. Just as you can't buy a bad car today, you can't buy a bad camera. Your only concern is "which camera meets my needs best?" Which of course I can't possibly answer. If your Sigma and Tamron lenses don't use the screwdriver blade, then you should go for the odd-number adapters for whatever e-mount camera you end up getting. Hope this helps (even a little).

@cyranneau2112 5 лет назад

@@FriedmanArchives Sorry Sir!

@cyranneau2112 5 лет назад

@@garyfriedman2005 It's ok Mr. I'm going to simplify my question. If you had USD $ 3, 198.00 (plus taxes) to invest for an FF camera. Would you opt for the technology of the A99 II or for a model of the A7 range? (I like to photograph landscapes, night photography, macro photography, sports and portraits). It is only a suggestion of technical quality that I ask you. Thank you Mr. Gary, while wishing that the sky does not fall on my head (laughs).

@TheDarkMike001 4 года назад

Hello Gary, I recently inherited my dad's Minolta X700 and lens that goes with it. I have a basic Sony A3000 and I was wondering which adapter will work best. Thanks

@amybella 2 года назад

Hi Gary, Can someone tell me for a Sony A5100 camera which adapter I need to work with this lens Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM a mount

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

I'm not familiar with that lens, but the LA-EA4 is a safe bet.

@amybella 2 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives Thank you, so I will not have a problem using a full frame adapter on a APS-C sensor I have trouble finding that model, is there another number that works too..

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

@@amybella LA-EA2 will work also.

@mariosantacruz5690 3 года назад

Can you make a video for the new adapter? Please.

@garyfriedman2005 3 года назад

I've had one on order since it was announced. Still hasn't shipped yet. I intend to compare it to the LA-EA4R "Monster adapter".

@cubasestudent55 4 года назад

So if I want to get a Sony/Minolta AF Mount lens which is probably an A Mount, for my A5000 camera, I should get a LA-EA1, correct?

@keeppushin Год назад

SO which one do i need for the ac7? I have a A mount Lens

@FriedmanArchives Год назад

Your safest bet is the LA-EA4.

@robhansen5830 3 года назад

My lens has the screwdriver mechanic but it doesn't move with the focus ring as you demonstrated. Please tell me I didn't just buy a broken lens.

@FriedmanArchives 3 года назад

What lens is it? Does it focus when attached to a functioning A-mount body?

@robhansen5830 3 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives I managed to fix it by taking apart the bottom end, the little gear pin was loose and I guess became slightly dislodged or something, it clearly had been dismantled before as there was minor damage to the housing around said pin - just needed to be realigned. It's the Tamron 70 200mm A001; used old beast of a lens, so not terrible condition considering it's about a decade old. Opened up the top end as well and gave the inside a nice cleaning while I was at it.

@howie8582 4 года назад

Excellent explanation

@jszphotography 21 день назад

You make me confuse. So before you said that is LA-EA4 but when u tested it You called it LA-EA3? O.o

@ashine0405 Год назад

Very Helpful and good summary!

@FriedmanArchives Год назад

Thanks!

@robbeard6929 5 лет назад

From what I can gather then, the EA2 is exactly the same the EA4, both have the Screwdriver drive. The only difference is the bigger mirror in the EA4. What my question is, will the EA4 work on the A6000/6300, 6500 in exactly the same way as a EA2? I ask this for when I up-grade to full frame, many thanks. Rob(UK)

@samsen3965 4 года назад

Gary is the best. Short answer. So let me see if I got it right. If you buy LAEA-4 you have the best of best, going for a screw-type lens or electronic and then a crop of FF (Unless you have a NEX or A7R original). So to say, the highest compatibility. The only obvious disadvantage, it's most expensive than all. If you buy LAEA-1 You have the least compatible mount adapter (No FF, No screw lens) but you get the cheapest. Am I correct? Then what if you use a crop adapter, 1 or 2 on FF body? Will it not work or will it give you vignette (But work)? And really, wouldn't it be better/smarter to buy an SLT DSLR body (Especially now the used prices are so low) instead of trying to use a screw-type mount A lens, adapted on Mirrorless (irrespective of being the crop of FF)?

@DanMDL 4 года назад

HI!! great video! I need to ask someone with experience because everything is a LOT of money form me right now. The thing is that I have a sony a6500 E mount camera. And Im looking to buy a Tamron 28-75 2.8 lense. The thing is that the E mount model is about $750-800 U$. While the A-mount model is bout $200. A BIG difference. So I was thinking buying an adapter, as I basically want to do videos and the autofocus doesnt do a great work while recording I dont are much about that. BUT does the quality change? Is it worst? What are my disadvantages? Sorry for the long question! :)

@perfect6world986 2 года назад

Hi, I am new to the photography and I just bought Sony zv-e10 but I don't have a lans so I bought one lens from ebay. Minolta AF 35-80MM f4-5.6 A Mount Lens for Sony APS-C Camera but they don't match what adapter I need. Could you please help me.

@FriedmanArchives 2 года назад

LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 for you.

@perfect6world986 2 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives thank you very much

@perfect6world986 2 года назад

@@FriedmanArchives wow I just check both adapters are over 200£ on ebay.. I think I my give up the photography..