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The E mount adapter poll - January 2020

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Poll Question: What adapters do you use on your E mount camera?
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    Posted: 29 April 2025 at 18:13
Thanks, I appreciate the information since I was hoping with a software upgrade it will work because my a6600 did not work with the LA-EA5 out of the store, but when I upgraded the software to the next one available, it started working like a charm with my Minolta 100mm f2.
The funny thing about my a7R111A is that I have the Metabones Fifth Gen. EF and my 100-400mm II works fine but my 11-24mm EF does not.
Thanks again for the information.
 



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Post Options Post Options   Quote QuietOC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 April 2025 at 17:51
Originally posted by UncleSam UncleSam wrote:

I have the LA-EA5 and my a7R11 did not work with my screw drive Minolta lenses so I traded it in and got the a7R111A and the same problem, it just doesn't work.
I have the a7IV and the a6600 that work perfect with the adapter and the lenses, but I am at a loss regarding the a7R111A.


None of the A7III series cameras support screw-drive AF with the LA-EA5. The A version of the A7RIII did not get it. Neither did the A7C.

The A7RIV (with or without -A) is the oldest A7 model to support screw-drive AF with the LA-EA5.

Since my last post in this thread, I bought a semi-fancy dumb A-mount to E-mount adapter with a clicked manual aperture control since the LA-EAs don't provide for stopped down focusing.

Edited by QuietOC - 29 April 2025 at 18:03
Sony A7RIV LA-EA5
Pentax Q7 5-15 15-45/2.8 8.5/1.9 11.5/9
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Post Options Post Options   Quote UncleSam Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 April 2025 at 17:37
I have the LA-EA5 and my a7R11 did not work with my screw drive Minolta lenses so I traded it in and got the a7R111A and the same problem, it just doesn't work.
I have the a7IV and the a6600 that work perfect with the adapter and the lenses, but I am at a loss regarding the a7R111A.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Cheveuxroux Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 April 2025 at 03:38
I purchased a Nikon F3 at a thrift store two years ago, which led to buying a Nikon D3300 used at a pawn shop.

Last week I purchased a used K & F Concept F to E adaptor for my Nikon F mount lenses.

During last weekend's Procam store dealer event, I ordered a Sony LA E5 adaptor so I can use all the Minolta A mount prime lenses I acquired last year.

The Sony rep claimed he expedited the adaptor.

Hopefully he did so, as I am looking forward to trying them with my Sony prior to film.



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Post Options Post Options   Quote SJPhoto2023 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 February 2023 at 01:12
I have adapter some of the M42 style lenses but that's about it so far. I had no idea there were so many options I had available this is AWESOME!!!
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Miranda F Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 23 July 2022 at 07:38
I now have the LA-EA3 and 4 as well as the 1 and 2. I tend to leave them on the lenses I use most.
LA-EA1 - Sony 55-200mm or 55-300mm on A6300
LA-EA2 - Minolta 50mm f2.8 macro (or f1.7 prime*) on A6300
LA-EA3 - Tamron 28-300mm for A7R11 (it's the only SSM A-mount lens I have)
LA-EA4 - actually, I use this on a lot of lenses with the A7R11, eg:
- Minolta 135mm f2.8,
- Minolta 100-300mm APO
- Minolta 500mm Reflex, or
- Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro

*Usually at Christmas because it has by far the best bokeh circles.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Wētāpunga Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 July 2022 at 08:06
I just have the LA-EA3 now, which is sort of permanently mounted to the 135/2.8 T4.5 STF lens.
It's the only A-mount lens I have left (and I still really like it), but of course, only works in manual mode. So the LA-EA3 is ideal for it.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Mark_k Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 July 2022 at 01:25
A to E mount
LA EA1, LA EA2, LA EA3x2,LA EA4 LA EA5
Mark K A99II A7IV, A77, A6400, A1
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Mark_k Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 July 2022 at 01:25
I have I have so may adapters
F mount to E mount 2 dump, Commlite smart
EF mount to E mount. Techart Viktrox Commute, MC11
F ymto EF mount
M to E mount
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Post Options Post Options   Quote alphaPDX Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 February 2021 at 18:43
I've two dumb adapters, Nikon-F and µ43. These bring my 5τ telephoto on the cheap from Nikon, plus my TTartisan 35/1.4 can play in both my systems. Still watching for word on that TTart 17mm... .. .
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Post Options Post Options   Quote addy landzaat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2021 at 07:52
Originally posted by QuietOC QuietOC wrote:

The 5 acts identical to the 3 on the A7III.
Thank you! Did you test it yourself? It was my expectation, but I could find no information on it.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote happyjack Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 February 2021 at 02:42
Thanks Anthony & Matthew>
I did decide to get the AE5, especially being at 1/2 price, just fro future proofing any future E mount buys ( not for a while though)and in case Sony do decide on any updates. I'll decide whether to sell the AE3 at a tempting price, or keep it as a back up.
I'll try and do some comparisons with the Tamron when the 5 arrives.
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Post Options Post Options   Quote QuietOC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 February 2021 at 11:06
Originally posted by happyjack happyjack wrote:

I have the LA-EA3 & 4 for all my A mount glass, but am considering if it's worth getting the EA5.
I'll do a separate post, but does anyone know whether there is an advantage of the EA4 over the 5 when using withop my A7M3 for SSM & SAM lenses
BUT most of all with my Tamron 150-600 G2?

The 5 acts identical to the 3 on the A7III.
Sony A7RIV LA-EA5
Pentax Q7 5-15 15-45/2.8 8.5/1.9 11.5/9
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Miranda F Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 February 2021 at 10:10
Don't think the LA-EA5 currently offers anything the LA-EA3 doesn't on the A7M3. Might be an appropriate firmware update, I guess.

Edit: I meant a future update, but I don't know whether that is possible.

Edited by Miranda F - 01 February 2021 at 13:11
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