What is the difference between the LA-EA1, LA-EA2, LA-EA3, and LA-EA4 lens mount adapters?
Please refer to the table below for differences between the lens mount adapters.
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Function/Operation |
LA-EA1 |
LA-EA2 |
LA-EA3 |
LA-EA4 |
Auto focus (AF) | Only available with SAM/SSM lenses | Available for all lenses | Only available with SAM/SSM lenses | 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 |
NOTES:
- 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, C3, 5 or the NEX-VG10, a firmware update for the lens and/or the adapter is required.