What is the difference between the LA-EA1, LA-EA2, LA-EA3, LA-EA4 and LA-EA5 lens mount adapters?
IMPORTANT: Before using any mount adapter, please note:
- Features may vary depending on your specific camera and lens combination, as well as camera settings.
- Always consult your camera's Help Guide and instruction manual, and verify compatibility information for your camera and lens.
- The specifications below assume that your camera, lens, and mount adapter all have the latest firmware installed. Please update firmware before use.
| LA-EA5 | LA-EA4 | LA-EA3 | LA-EA2 | LA-EA1 | |
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| Supports APS-C sensor |
| Auto focus in Still Image Mode | AF is available with all Sony A-mount lenses*1 in combination with a supported camera. AF is available with only SAM/SSM lenses when used with other cameras. | AF is available*2 with all Sony A-mount lenses.*1 | AF is available with only SAM/SSM lenses. | AF is available*2 with all Sony A-mount lenses.*1 | AF is available with only SAM/SSM lenses. |
| Auto focus in Movie Mode | AF operates when the shutter button is pressed halfway when using a lens noted in “Auto focus in Still Image Mode” in the line above.*2 | AF is available*2 with all Sony A-mount lenses.*1 | AF operates when the shutter button is pressed halfway when using a lens noted in “Auto focus in Still Image Mode” in the line above.*2 | AF is available*2 with all Sony A-mount lenses.*1 | AF operates when the shutter button is pressed halfway when using a lens noted in “Auto focus in Still Image Mode” in the line above.*2 |
| AF system | Focal plane phase-detection AF or Contrast AF depending on the camera used. | Phase-detection AF (Sensor built into the mount adapter) | Focal plane phase-detection AF or Contrast AF depending on the camera used. | Phase-detection AF (Sensor built into the mount adapter) | Focal plane phase-detection AF or Contrast AF depending on the camera used. |
| Available AF Mode | AF-S, AF-C, AF-A, DMF Eye AF is also available when using focal plane phase-detection AF.*3 | AF-S, AF-C, AF-A, DMF *4 Eye AF is unavailable. | AF-S, AF-C, AF-A, DMF Eye AF is also available when using focal plane phase-detection AF.*3 | AF-S, AF-C, AF-A, DMF *4 Eye AF is unavailable. | AF-S, AF-C, AF-A, DMF Eye AF is also available when using focal plane phase-detection AF.*3 |
- *1 STF lenses are manual focus only lenses, auto focus will not operate with any adapter.
- *2 Auto focus may not function with certain camera models, defaulting to manual focus only. Check your camera's Help Guide for details.
- *3 Eye AF may be unavailable when using the mount adapter, depending on the camera used.
- *4 Differs depending on the combination of camera and lens used.