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!!!!!!!!!
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 🙏🏻
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!
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.
@@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!
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.
You are amazing, cleared up my pdaf/cdaf confusion mostly, I wonder if you tested these with some other third party A-mount lenses (tamron,sigma...) I guess I will find out
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.
Very good explained, but at the moment a bit out of date.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
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/Xy4GZURBkF0/w-d-xo.html
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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😀
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.
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.
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 ?
@@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.
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 😊
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!"
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.
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.
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)
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
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?
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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!
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"? :-)
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.
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?)
@@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.
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.
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.
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!!
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. :-)
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?
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.
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.
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).
@@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).
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?
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.
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
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: th-cam.com/video/5FvusonVmmM/w-d-xo.html
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.
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.
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.
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.
The earlier adapters limited video shooting to f/3.5 in order for the camera to do autofocus... later bodies and the LA-EA5 don't even try to do AF with video now.
I’ve got Sony a6400 what are the best beginner lenses with around 200mm? My budget is not very big though. I’m also planning on trying to be shooting football/“soccer” games which will mostly have good light. Thanks.
@@FriedmanArchives so I guess that answers my question between the 18-200 and 55-210 thanks 😂. But also would you get the 18-105 f4 (along with the 18-200)? I heard it’s really good and sharp especially for videos and could help in some other situations. Sorry for all the questions.
@@V1PERB3ATZ I recommend you start with the 18-200 and use that for everything. The only reason to upgrade is if you're somehow unsatisfied with the lens' performance. (And I think it will be highly unlikely.)
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.
QUESTION---i have both A and E MOUNT SONY CAMERAS,,,,,,,,I ALSO OWN lea/3 and the lea./4 adopters......if i attach my sony A mount 16-35mm f2.8 lens to my a7/3 camera will this give me eye detect focus?.......2nd question-----since my A mount a99/2 camera is screw drive driven must i attach my lea/3 adopter to my A mount 16-35mm lens in order to get this camera and lens to maintain all it's features?.....thank you......
The answer entirely depends on whether the 16.35 lens is a screwdriver-driven lens or an SSM lens. If SSM you can use an LA-EA3 and get all the benefits including Eye AF. Hope this helps!
@@FriedmanArchives absolutely, thanks,,,,,,however, which camera, the a99/2 or the a7/3 do i use the lea3 on?,,,,,,,,16-35mm f2.8 lens is a A mount SSM/2 lens, the new one.....
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!!!!!!!!!
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 🙏🏻
Ugo Grandolini agreed
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!
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.
@@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!
So what would be the best for an A6000? LA-EA2?
@@bootmaniac1795 Yes.
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.
So glad you found it useful!! GF
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.
I wish you had too! :-)
You are amazing, cleared up my pdaf/cdaf confusion mostly, I wonder if you tested these with some other third party A-mount lenses (tamron,sigma...) I guess I will find out
I haven't, unfortunately. Glad you liked the video.
(Wait until you read my books! 🙂)
Very Helpful and good summary!
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your very competent and professional masterclass!
You're quite welcome! :-)
Hi Gary......your explanation was just Super......it is easy to understand without beating around the bush like others, well done & thank you....!
Thanks!
Great review, answers every question and put me in the right direction, thank you.
Thanks!
That was extremely helpful. Thanks for making!
You're quite welcome!
The best video I have ever seen to choose which adapter I need.
Thank you so much Gary
You're quite welcome!
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Training to avoid all the pitfalls we fall into by purchasing a body and lens
I really like your videos Gary. All EXCELLENT!
Thanks, John!
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.
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
th-cam.com/video/Xy4GZURBkF0/w-d-xo.html
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/Xy4GZURBkF0/w-d-xo.html
Nuanced summary begins at 11:25.
Thanks for another detailed video!
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.
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.
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.
This video has saved me hours of painstaking research digging deep into old forums ect !!!
Thanks Gary for giving us one of your characteristic no-nonsense, easy to understand explanation
Gary Friedman it certainly is 😁. Taking my first tentative steps with a mirrorless camera (A6000).
Thanks for detailed explanation.
I have a Sony A58. I want an adapter that allows me to install E mount lens on the A58 body
For technical reasons, you can't put an E-mount lens onto an A-mount body like the A58.
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.
Thanks the clearance explanation, Gary!
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.
Which is the best adapter for A7rii? I have SAM & SSM lenses. I believe now there is LA-ae5 adapter. Thanks for the help.
LA-EA4 is for you. LA-EA5 won't work on such an old body.
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!
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😀
Great summary many thanks Gary!
Thanks! Don't forget to watch Part 2... and a 3rd comparison video should be out in a couple of days!
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!
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.
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.
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.
LA-EA4 should work for you.
This man is in a class by himself.........
Can you make a video for the new adapter? Please.
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".
Awesome explanations
Thanks!
Best Teacher Ever ….congratulations!!!!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you Very Much Gary !!! Easy Explained !!! Loved the way the Kids Video-bombed you !!! :D
Glad you enjoyed it! (I loved that too. :-) )
I have both ssm and screwdrive lenses and a 70-200 tamron..looks like I need at least 2 adapters.
No, you only need one. Get the LA-EA4.
Hello Gary, Thank you for this clear explanation! Very professionally explained! I definitely subscribed! You deserve so much more subscribers!
Thanks! Feel free to help spread the word. :-)
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 ?
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.
@@garyfriedman2005
Thanks for the information .
Very useful information!
Thanks!
brilliant clarity!
Thanks!!
Finally a proper explanation not even clearly given by Sony themselves..thanks gary!!
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.
Not enough information to help. What adapter did you buy? What lens are you using?
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.
What lens is it? Does it focus when attached to a functioning A-mount body?
@@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.
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 😊
the LA-EA4 is your safest bet in your case.
@@FriedmanArchives what about the new la-ea5, does it works on my lens?
Do you loose a stop of light by using the adapters with the mirror
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!"
@@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
@@TheGray01974 Yes, but be aware that your subjects cannot be at the edges of the frame where there are no AF points.
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.
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.
@@FriedmanArchives thx! Than I rather purchase a few more lenses…
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)
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
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.
Glad it helped!
Great video. Would the ea4 work on my aps-c a6400 just fine too?
Yes, it would.
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?
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.
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.
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
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
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?
I have a sony alpha a68
I want to what adapter to get to use e mount lens
For technical reasons you can't put an E-mount lens onto an A-mount body.
Gary thank you so much. This information can be so hard to find, and you've done an absolutely brilliant job explaining the differences.
Thanks! I'm working on a Part 2 which should be released in about a month.
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!
how about sony A58 camera to EF Lens. what kind of adapter to use
Not technically possible.
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?
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"? :-)
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.
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?)
Finally I find the answers! Bless you sir! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Does the LA-EA4 have SSM/SAM functionality? Can I use electronic zoom with LA-EA4 on a Sony A7S?
Yes, it works with SSM and SAM lenses. Don't know about the zoom with the A7S.
@@FriedmanArchives Have you used a lens where you could use electronic zoom with LA-EA4 on any camera?
What about the A3000? I would assume that it’s similar to the NEX option LEEA2?
You are correct; the LA-EA2 (or the LA-EA4 if you can't find an LA-EA2) is for you.
@@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.
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
For technical reasons, Canon lenses cannot be adapted onto an A-mount body. (Sorry!)
@@FriedmanArchives thank you Mr Gary
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.
Which one is the best to use with a Sony 5100?
LA-EA4
Thank you Mr Friedman
gracias, justo necesitaba esa informacion, tengo la sony a6000... a si que comprare la LA-ea1. gracias por todo.
2:16 so this is a lens with "usual" focus mechanism, not focus by wire?
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.
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!!
Zoom shouldn't matter. And I don't know what "TMT" means, so I can't be helpful here. :-(
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?
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. :-)
@@FriedmanArchives Thank you so much!
I love your style Mr. Friedman. Would you consider reviewing and discussing Fujifilm cameras.
Which is the sony a6500 compatible adapter
All 4 will work with that camera.
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?
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.
@@FriedmanArchives Thank you Gary I'll look into it
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?
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.
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.
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).
@@FriedmanArchives Sorry Sir!
@@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).
One of the most informative clips I have ever seen. Thank you for the info I needed to know.
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?
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.
Tremendously helpful thank you very much!
Warmest regards from the UK
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
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: th-cam.com/video/5FvusonVmmM/w-d-xo.html
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.
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.
Perfect. A friend just gifted me 4 a mount lenses! Was wondering if there was an adapter. Thanks for your great informational videos.
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.
LA-EA2 or LA-EA4 for you.
@@FriedmanArchives thank you very much
@@FriedmanArchives wow I just check both adapters are over 200£ on ebay.. I think I my give up the photography..
Nice to see you back with a new video!
I think he got the two end ones mixed up in the beginning. The LAE-A4 is the one third from the right and the LAE-A3 is the one on the far left.
And to add to my previous comment, this has been an extremely helpful video. Fantastic.
I'm gonna share this channel! Thanks Gary.
Would the LA-EA2 and EA4 still work properly if the SLT were removed, so as to not lose 1/3 of the light, to use mirrorless on the A6000?
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.
F1.8 , but at F4.5 ... i hear those adapters limit the F number to F2.8 or something
The earlier adapters limited video shooting to f/3.5 in order for the camera to do autofocus... later bodies and the LA-EA5 don't even try to do AF with video now.
@@FriedmanArchives so they dont do af in video
Can you comment on the Sony LA-EA5 adapter?
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.
Nice explanation. Thanks for making it so clear
I’ve got Sony a6400 what are the best beginner lenses with around 200mm? My budget is not very big though. I’m also planning on trying to be shooting football/“soccer” games which will mostly have good light. Thanks.
Definitely recommend the Sony 55-210 f/4.5-6.3 E-mount lens. $299 USD online. It's way better than I was expecting!!
@@FriedmanArchives how about the 18-200mm with OSS I think? Any opinions, would it better than the 55-210? Thanks.
@@V1PERB3ATZ That's a great lens also. I didn't mention it because you said you were on a budget. 🙂
@@FriedmanArchives so I guess that answers my question between the 18-200 and 55-210 thanks 😂. But also would you get the 18-105 f4 (along with the 18-200)? I heard it’s really good and sharp especially for videos and could help in some other situations. Sorry for all the questions.
@@V1PERB3ATZ I recommend you start with the 18-200 and use that for everything. The only reason to upgrade is if you're somehow unsatisfied with the lens' performance. (And I think it will be highly unlikely.)
So if you have a Sony A58 you go for the even number ones?
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.
@@FriedmanArchives thanks. will Emount work on a58?
@@DADEFUYE For technical reasons, no.
Thanks. I'm a new photographer and the a58 is my first camera
Excellent description. First time I really understood the meaning of screw-type lens.
So which one would be the best for a6000 without spending much?
QUESTION---i have both A and E MOUNT
SONY CAMERAS,,,,,,,,I ALSO OWN lea/3 and the lea./4 adopters......if i attach my sony A mount 16-35mm f2.8 lens to my a7/3 camera will this give me eye detect focus?.......2nd question-----since my A mount a99/2 camera is screw drive driven must i attach my lea/3 adopter to my A mount 16-35mm lens in order to get this camera and lens to maintain all it's features?.....thank you......
The answer entirely depends on whether the 16.35 lens is a screwdriver-driven lens or an SSM lens. If SSM you can use an LA-EA3 and get all the benefits including Eye AF. Hope this helps!
@@FriedmanArchives absolutely, thanks,,,,,,however, which camera, the a99/2 or the a7/3 do i use the lea3 on?,,,,,,,,16-35mm f2.8 lens is a A mount SSM/2 lens, the new one.....
@@howardkahn717 You use the LA-EA3 adapter on the A7 III camera.
@@FriedmanArchives THANKS, I GOT IT NOW....THE LEA/4 I USE ON MY A7/3 WHEN THE LENS IS A SCREW DRIVEN "A" MOUNT LENS......
@@howardkahn717 Correct!