What is the difference between the LA-EA1, LA-EA2, LA-EA3, and LA-EA4 lens mount adapters?
Refer to the table below for differences between the compatible lens mount adapters.
About compatibility between the cameras and lenses, refer to the following Website:
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/lens_body/index.php
|
Function/Operation |
LA-EA1 |
LA-EA2 |
LA-EA3 |
LA-EA4 |
| Auto focus (AF) |
Only available with SAM/SSM lenses for still images. AF does not operate during movie recording. | Available for all lenses |
Only available with SAM/SSM lenses for still images. AF does not operate during movie recording. | Available for all lenses |
| AF system | Contrast AF | Phase-detection AF | Contrast AF | Phase-detection AF |
| Format | Supports APS-C sensor | Supports APS-C sensor | Supports 35mm Full-frame sensor | Supports 35mm Full-frame sensor |
| AF/MF Select | Switchable on the Lens | SAM Lens: Switchable on the lens SSM Lens: Switchable on the lens and in the menu when the switch on the lens is on AF | Switchable on the Lens | SAM Lens: Switchable on the lens SSM Lens: Switchable on the lens and in the menu when the switch on the lens is on AF |
| Available AF Mode | Single-shot AF | Single-shot AF/Continuous AF | Single-shot AF | Single-shot AF/Continuous AF |
NOTE:
- Because the LA-EA3 and LA-EA4 support 35mm full-frame sensors, the light passage on these adapters is larger than the LA-EA1 and LA-EA2 which causes vignetting.
- If you are using the NEX-3, NEX-C3, NEX-5 or the NEX-VG10, a firmware update for the lens and/or the adapter is required.