Sony Alpha LA-EA1 Camera Mount Adapter

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I use this adapter in conjunction with my NEX 7 and my Sony 35mm 1.8 plus my Minolta 200mm 2.8 APO G. This adapter is much cheaper than the translucent mirror adapter and I don't mind manual focusing because of the great focus peaking of the NEX. There are a few quirks though. There is no depth of field button and you have to be careful when attaching the tripod mount otherwise you will strip the screw threads on the adapter. Also, while the aperture is stopped down and l release the shutter, there is a slight millisecond delay between the stopping down of the aperture and release of the shutter.

If you are willing to live with its quirks, this is a decent buy.

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I love this adapter
Went from being able to use only 4 lens with my camera to being able to use a whole bunch of different lens with my sony nex4

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This is a great adapter that I use with my Sony SAL1650 16-50mm f/2.8 lens. Unfortunately, it does not support Auto-focus and stabilization. For this reason, I will return it and buy the LA-EA2.

Watch out, the LA-EA2 as extra features that only works with Alpha lenses!

The LA-EA1 is a great value for the money. I am using it on my Sony FS100 and everything but Auto-focus and stabilization works (shutter info, aperture and ISO info all can be controlled and displayed on the camera).

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Used it for my alpha lens, and it did its job that allows you to use all of them.

However, don't expect that you can use them as you are using the alpha DSLR cameras, for you won't get the auto focus work.

Buy the LA-EA2 if you need the auto focus.

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I got this for my Nex-5 to use with the many inexpensive alpha mount lenses. I was disappointed to find out that it will not auto focus with alpha lenses that require the screw drive motor which is on all Sony alpha cameras. If you have alpha lenses and are not sure if it has an internal motor, or if it relies on the camera to spin the focus, look at the mount of the lens as you spin the focus and if you see what looks like a small set screw spinning, it requires the camera mount to power it. This adapter will not power this type of lens. It works fine with my Sam prime lens, but I had to go though the hassle of updating the firmware just to get it to work. Sony has released the LA-EA2 adapter which now works with ALL alpha lenses. But you have to spend $400 on the thing. However I do love the fact that i don't have to spend an arm and a leg on e mount lenses.

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Safe and fast conection. Extremely easy to use.
Unfortunately:
1- there is no autofocus function.
2- it reduces light, creating limitations in low ligth situation.

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Attaches perfectly on my FS100. Beats by far the Bower adaptor I bought at first and returned.

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I like using it, then my ax lens dont get wasted. Ease of use. Now, i dont have to carry a bulky dslr cam. Auto focus mode wont work on this mount.

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Well-made piece of equipment. Does the job. I feel comfortable with it even useing a heavy lens like the 70-200mm.

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The adapter works very well. I tested it with my Sony 35mm f1.8 lens and the autofocus is faster than I imagined, but nothing that compares to the nex lens. The photos were very good. I am very pleased. I just do not give it 5 stars because the autofocus does not work on all Sony lenses.

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[...]I use stereo macro and compound microscopes for photographing, using all of the Minolta AF macro lenses I have been using for some time using film. I have been switching over from film to digital which is really costly. I will soon use the above lens adapter that Sony made for their NEX series digicams, The adapter :Alpha LA-EA1 camera mount adapter mounted on a New Sony NEX 5 digicam for full use of my macro lenses and the scopes for high quality magnification images. I'v'e been waiting several years for a small but good camera & adapters that offer what I wanted. The NEX line camera with the adapter is about to do the job for the setup I'm using the result is an all digital-microphotography and stereo macro photography setup. So, I'm very happy and exited about this!I can't think of anything that is not great about my purchase from B&H, nor the product. It will save me a lot of money on macro lenses in the long term!

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good product [...] Purchase fantastic! Thank you!

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If u do have G lens from 70mm to 11mm down it will work great but U have to download the new version for both camcorder and adapter.The other just not working in automatic even G lens 70-400,included the A lens( the Minolta lens 2.8).

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Simple and easy to use.

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You can NOT NOT NOT! Autofocus. Anyone using the VG-10 Please be advised! You can't shoot moving video or move with the VG -10 unless your subject is at infinity.....That being said, it's pretty [*] cool that you can use a multitude of lenses on it.... This adapter is PERFECT for time lapses and any other static shots that don't require auto focus.

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It's not so complitated device. It works!

Tripod mount is very usefull.

I use this adapter with all my Minolta/Sony lenses.

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I purchased this adapter so I could use a Sony 70-200 f2.6 with my NEX (quite a site indeed). Initially auto-focus would not work but after a little searching I was able to find a firmware update on Sony's site Installing the update is super easy and took all of 30 seconds to do.

I used the adapter all weekend at the Cherry Blossom festival in Seattle with great results! Firstly I found that Incould zoom the 70-200 faster and more accurately then the NEX could with the adapter. I had to use a monopod to be able to use it.

My second lens was an old Minolta 28-70 f1.6 that would not autofocus. It did however work great manually.

If you are planning in investing in Alpha lenses and have a NEX this is a mandatory purchase. It is however in need of some polishing. If you want simple point and shoot convenience you might be better of renting the NEX 200mm lens instead.

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Comments about Sony Alpha LA-EA1 Camera Mount Adapter:

This adapter received somewhat of a poor wrap due to early on just basically being a physical adapter that captured exif data while using sony alpha / minolta lenses.
However with the latest firmware update (for the la-ea1), the AF works reasonably well. I've heard some 'horror story' reports, but with my alpha 35mm / f1.8 lens, I can get AF times of around 3 seconds or so in reasonable light. I don't typically AF though (by preference) so I can't say how it is under all lighting circumstances.

For the cost and for having an adapter that allows you to use Alpha lenses with communication from the lens, it works excellent. The AF use (in my opinion) is a bonus for those interested in it.

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I tried buying a 'hong kong' adapter [...]. After playing with the LAEA1, the zoom function focus is different, you really have to have good eye sight to focus the window, and the LCD screen on nex3 isnt spectacular for tight lines, I'm an amateur, so as long as I take 3-4 shots of the same thing, at least 1 turns out pretty good. I use it with the SAL-75300 AF D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 with it, havent used the autofocus yet, need a tripod so it doesnt shake.