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

[@vonpotatostein]

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!!!!!!!!!

[@KznnyL]

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]

So glad you found it useful!! GF

[@sgtdan707]

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]

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]

@@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!

[@ugrandolini]

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]

Ugo Grandolini agreed

[@taharathussain6775]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

You're quite welcome!

[@bobkids009]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks!

[@howardkahn717]

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

[@9billiondogs]

This video has saved me hours of painstaking research digging deep into old forums ect !!!

[@engjds]

PS, after watching your video I bought the LAE-4 in confidence, thank you for removing the confusion between models. No one else explains as well as you have.

[@RoyInce]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks!

[@chrissutton4256]

Thanks Gary for giving us one of your characteristic no-nonsense, easy to understand explanation

[@chrissutton4256]

Gary Friedman it certainly is 😁. Taking my first tentative steps with a mirrorless camera (A6000).

[@ashine0405]

Very Helpful and good summary!

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks!

[@ugurbalsatar]

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

[@stabodeely]

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]

I wish you had too! :-)

[@hanwenzhang7984]

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.

[@Zukikipu]

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.

[@FKDxx]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

You're quite welcome! :-)

[@actionphotopassion5082]

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.

[@od628]

That was extremely helpful. Thanks for making!

[@FriedmanArchives]

You're quite welcome!

[@RyanFlanders]

Nuanced summary begins at 11:25. Thanks for another detailed video!

[@instructormatt_]

I loved seeing that Maxxum 9 around 10:15! I sold mine years ago to fund by Maxxum 7D, which I replaced with an A77ii that's still going strong (yes ... I haven't ditched the A mount yet). I still have my Maxxum 7, but I wish I hadn't sold the 9. One of the best cameras Minolta (or anyone, for that matter) ever made.

[@AgnostosGnostos]

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]

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.

[@o0oBeckyWilliamso0o]

You're a legend, thank you so much. I recently broke my A200, and upgraded to an a5100 - this answered everything I needed to know.

[@FriedmanArchives]

Glad it helped!

[@johnchardine1886]

I really like your videos Gary. All EXCELLENT!

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks, John!

[@zacharymilbourn5863]

Gary thank you so much. This information can be so hard to find, and you've done an absolutely brilliant job explaining the differences.

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks! I'm working on a Part 2 which should be released in about a month.

[@GhostwriterNiche]

Finally a proper explanation not even clearly given by Sony themselves..thanks gary!!

[@brianhoskins1979]

I think you make a mistake at 1:06 when pointing out the LA-EA3 and LA-EA4 adapters. You got them mixed up. Other than that this is a fantastic and clear explanation of these adapters as well as a background on the different lens types. Easily the best video about this on You Tube. Thanks!

[@mattiasbroberg7807]

Totally agree, they should have been positioned in the right order, 1 to 4 from the viewers perspective, it gets a little confusing. Otherwise, great review😀

[@rolandocaraballo]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

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

[@keeppushin]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

Your safest bet is the LA-EA4.

[@pokethekat1]

Gary, thank you! I have the Zeiss 135 f1/8 and recently bought the a7 iii. You answered my question. The only video I could find that explained it well.

[@josemiguelpalaoibanez7201]

Best Teacher Ever ….congratulations!!!!

[@FriedmanArchives]

Wow, thank you!

[@TheElocto]

finally an explanation that makes sense, was looking all over youtube, but got all kind of information that was going to make me chose the wrong option.

[@philipclayton4766]

Great summary many thanks Gary!

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks! Don't forget to watch Part 2... and a 3rd comparison video should be out in a couple of days!

[@d4vid0110]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

You're welcome!

[@pg-pics]

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.

[@ReubenMRU]

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

[@garyfriedman2005]

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

[@RoyAndTheCobra]

Glad I found this. With a bunch of Tamron A mount lenses that I can now identify as screw drive, I know I'd need the EA4. However the lenses aren't worth that much and as the EA4 is twice the price of the EA3, this video has helped me decide against keeping all the old lenses. Every other article just wasn't clear. Thanks!

[@malcolmhay6668]

One of the most informative clips I have ever seen. Thank you for the info I needed to know.

[@WelcomeToNeverland1]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

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

[@vibhasrivastava9426]

Thanks for detailed explanation.

[@AgnostosGnostos]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@farata]

Excellent description. First time I really understood the meaning of screw-type lens.

[@benbeattie4609]

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

[@mfazlemuniem]

And to add to my previous comment, this has been an extremely helpful video. Fantastic. I'm gonna share this channel! Thanks Gary.

[@khosrow]

Nice to see you back with a new video!

[@patrickbliss777]

Great review and very informative. I watched a while ago one about your favorite minolta cameras and I really enjoy your passion and love for photography and how immersed you get with the subject every time. Thank you for this review of the Sony adapters.

[@patrickmayer7813]

Dreaming of the LA-EA5... Built-in motor, no translucent mirror. That would be the best of both worlds with late model A7 and A9 :)

[@simonbrain308]

Yes, that would be great. I wish Sony would develop this type of adapter.

[@alfasud1972]

Is it not possible to take the SLT mirror out of the LA-EA4 ? Maybe some other mods needs to be done to get it working (I don't know)

[@JAKSERTEC]

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

[@jurekjerry7274]

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqqXeI2Lh6eefJI

[@Threeflip]

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]

LA-EA4 should work for you.

[@SlayeRiven]

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

[@alnka1974]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

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

[@VinceHunt1]

Best explanation by far. Thanks!!! I kind of figured out half of the differences but hadn’t figured out all. Very nice!

[@VinceHunt1]

Now can you tell me if the la-ea4 needs a firmware update and how the heck do you find it?

[@VinceHunt1]

@@garyfriedman2005 Thanks for the quick reply. That's what I thought but I ordered a used one and downloaded the manual and the first thing it says is "make sure you have the latest firmware" with no explanation on how to do that or how to download. Thanks again! I can't wait to use my Minolta lenses again!

[@vincenthunt]

Gary Friedman also, based on your video, I know the la-ea4 will work with the Minolta and Sony lenses with the screw drive but will it also work with the newer SAL lenses?

[@saganandroid4175]

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

[@biogons14]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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

[@Lofote]

Hey there, some incorrect or incomplete stuff here - it is actually more complaicated: 1) A7, A6000 and A5100 also don't provide phase-AF with LA-EA1/3, even though these cameras have on-sensor-phase-AF. Plus A7S, A7S-II, A5000, A3000 and A3500 don't even have phase-AF. So with all these the same applies as with NEX series: LA-EA1+3 will be slow! 2) LA-EA1+2 are not produced anymore. LA-EA3+4 work perfectly fine with the APS-C e-mount cameras. 3) Zeiss 135 f1.8, Zeiss 85 f1.4 and all the non-SAM/SSM Sony/Minolta A-mount lenses *can* be used with LA-EA1/3, but only in manual focus. CU :).

[@Lofote]

Sure :)

[@QuietOC]

NEX 5R, 5T, and 6 also have phase-detect AF that doesn't support the LA-EA1 or LA-EA3.

[@Lofote]

@Matthew Correct, i did not list them, because Gary excluded all NEX anyway and so this does not make it too much more complicated as it already is :-D

[@firatzan2140]

Lofote i am going to buy zeiss 85 1.4 for a6300.which one i need to buy?

[@Lofote]

@Firat Either LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 if you want or need autofocus. LA-EA1 or LA-EA3 would be manual focus only (which I used a lot with exactly that lens).

[@thedatawhisperer]

Gary this was great! Thank you so much. I am not technically inclined so i found out everything i needed to know in the first four minutes. And some nice history of the AF. Cheers

[@FriedmanArchives]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@markfewtrell7454]

brilliant clarity!

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks!!

[@FonTunnissen]

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]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqqXeI2Lh6eefJI

[@Eduardo-zh5eb]

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.

[@digtalfear1177]

Very useful information!

[@FriedmanArchives]

Thanks!

[@Lizerator]

Perfect. A friend just gifted me 4 a mount lenses! Was wondering if there was an adapter. Thanks for your great informational videos.

[@alexvalino253]

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]

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

[@superharmonic]

You rock Gary. Thanks. I've been looking for info on which adapter to find and found it here..

[@vitorbeja403]

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]

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]

@@garyfriedman2005 Thanks for the information .

[@sommeone]

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!

[@EUC_rider_Hawaii]

You are the best reviewr of all

[@equusedi]

By far the best explanation so far, thank you !!!

[@sebasmediaprod]

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?

[@pegshealth]

Gary - so grateful for this video - I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out all these adapters!

[@dr.mahera9284]

As always you are awesome Gary.. Love the detailed info and presentation

[@canderssonswedican7486]

Wow! finally a good video on the subject.

[@LuisGarcia-mn4jg]

Nice explanation. Thanks for making it so clear

[@isaacmac6078]

God dam this video is good! Clear and direct information without missing a beat. Thanks Gary!

[@FriedmanArchives]

I appreciate that!

[@doug.newton]

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)

[@ronreaper3739]

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]

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.

[@cyranneau2112]

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]

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]

@@FriedmanArchives Sorry Sir!

[@cyranneau2112]

@@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).

[@PuckerFactor10]

Fantastic review and how reviews should be done! History should always be a part of the mix. I have the LA-EA2 and love it! Great addition to my NEX5n and 7. And the kids were a great touch at the end! I see you’ve trained them well and photographic comedy with the devil horns/rabbit ears behind your head during that take! 😜

[@KOseven]

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]

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

[@shubh_nx777]

This is the best yet easiest to understand explanation on la-ea adaptors i have ever seen. Thank you sir gary. And so, i am gonna get an LA-EA3 for my a mount lense 18-135 f3.5-6.5 and my new a7iii. What do you think? Or should i just grab a tamron 28-75 f2.8? Btw i read some reviews on sony website that these adaptors will result in lower light absorption, is it true?

[@FriedmanArchives]

It is true that the even number adapters will divert some light away from the sensor for focusing purposes. It's only a problem in theory. If it worries you, then native lenses are generally better.

[@pcrate20]

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]

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

[@philcampbell6537]

You must watch this video if you are like me are thinking about buying a adaptor for my a mount lens collection nearly cost me dearly this should be put on Sony's forum page, thanks again.

[@annkimmel3087]

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]

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?)

[@xmeda]

Camera based autofocus motor not only means smaller and cheaper lenses, but also lenses are way more durable as there is less electronic to die. And lenses are supposed to be used for decades, while digital camera body usually is replaced within 3-5 years.

[@madmaxtrox]

Quick question In your final detailed analysis, you left out which one to use for the a6000 and higher. Is that the LA-EA4? not sure. Sorry forgot to add that I have an a6000 body with an bunch Minolta Maxxum A-mount autofocus lenses. Additionally, I will have the mic away from the camera body (streaming youtube setup) Thanks

[@barbarosoncul2800]

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]

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

[@barbarosoncul2800]

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

[@tomaltman9506]

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]

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"? :-)

[@martinhewgill5319]

Fantastic video Gary and your reply to Keaton will encourage me to save up for an LA-EA4 for my Sony A7! Two further questions please: 1 - How can I work out the effective focal length of my old Minolta/Sigma/Tokina lenses e.g. 24, 50, 28-135, 18-50, 35-80, 28-70 when mounted on LA-EA4? Also, 2 - I have an A-mount manual focus 600mm Sigma mirror lens with no electronics. I successfully used this with my Minolta 9000. Would my Sony A7ii be able to work with this lens and handle exposure correctly?

[@martinhewgill5319]

Thank you Gary, you just justified the ROI on a new/used LA-EA4 when I finally get one. Will look at your book also.

[@petvesta]

Very well explained! I know now that I have the screwdriver lenses, (Tokina, Tamron) and I bought an a7iii Sony. If I buy the LA-EA4, what can I expect when hooking it up? Will I get all the bells and whistles? Do I lose an f-stop? Will I be able to run or will I walk with a limp? All the good comments about you are well-deserved!

[@bellavita4475]

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.

[@DADEFUYE]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

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]

@@FriedmanArchives thanks. will Emount work on a58?

[@FriedmanArchives]

@@DADEFUYE For technical reasons, no.

[@DADEFUYE]

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

[@robt4194]

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]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3fZpqalo7ugo68

[@guidoramackers9414]

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

[@FriedmanArchives]

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

[@petvesta]

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]

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

[@SamranKhezri]

Thank you for a very simple way of explaining things!

[@pois2663]

Great explanation Friedman. I only complaint that it´s a shame Sony La-Ea adapters do not have stabilizer, because if we used it them on the sony e-mount cameras, it´s for used Konica-Minolta and Sony a-mount lenses on that e-mount bodies, and since nex cameras do not have stabilizer on theirs body, it was a must that sony La-ea adapters have it, for use lenses without stabilizer, since a-mount sony cameras has in-body. So, it´s a shame Sony do not put stabilizer on theirs La-Ea adapters. If we want to use a telezoom lenses, like Minolta 75-300 af D, you must higher the iso and shutter speed to compensated the lacks stabilizer.

[@Ozzaphellah]

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]

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.

[@Akamo.]

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.

[@uniteddroneservicesllc7184]

Very informative and helpful. Thank you

[@FriedmanArchives]

You're quite welcome!

[@uniteddroneservicesllc7184]

I have the sony ZV-e10 and would like to get a lens 24-70mm 2.8 for shooting weddings, just not sure if I should get a speed booster to use the EF to E mount or the La-ea1 and use A mount lenses @@FriedmanArchives

[@Eduardo-zh5eb]

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]

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]

@@FriedmanArchives Thank you so much!

[@cebro648]

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]

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]

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