Sony LA-EA4 A-Mount to E-Mount FF Lens Adapter with TMT
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- Focus Points: 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors.
- AF Modes: Continuous AF, Single-shot. 35 mm Full frame compatibility
- The LA-EA4 Adaptor allows you to attach Alpha A-mount lenses to your E-mount full frame or APS-C camera body and enjoy full-time continuous Phase Detection AF.
- Focus System: TTL phase detection system. Translucent Mirror Technology. Aperture drive mechanism enables Auto Exposure with compatible A-mount lenses.
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Product Dimensions | 3.4 x 1.75 x 3.09 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
ASIN | B00FSB7432 |
Item model number | LAEA4 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #706 in Camera Lens Adapters & Converters |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 15, 2013 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Sony Tripod Camera Mounts LAEA4
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Customers like the performance, quality and speed of the adapter. For example, they mention it works well for photography, it solves slow jerky focus problems and that the autofocus is very fast. That said, opinions are mixed on auto focus, value, weight, and durability.
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Customers like the performance of the adapter. They say it works incredibly well, with all camera functions operational, and produces excellent results. Some mention that it works perfectly with Sony A7 and every Minolta AF lens they've tried. That said, most are happy with the adaptor's performance and say it's simple to use.
"...This product work's great with the a6400 and all my lense collection. Just save me a lot of money and equipment...." Read more
"...Works well enough for older glass, but is not the best option for SSM lenses since it limits the number of AF points on any lens mounted...." Read more
"...I have to say that the results are better than expected as well...." Read more
"...This adapter is simple to use, worked straight away out of the box...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the adapter. They mention that it works well with their A mount lenses and is fully functional. Some say that the focus points in the full frame are very tiny. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's light, it doesn't take up much bag room, works on HUNDREDS of lenses, and for the right person, is a source of great options and creative..." Read more
"This adapter works exceptionally well. The autofocus is much quicker and accurate than I had expected...." Read more
"Pros:Good AF with A mount lensesTripod mount to reduce strain on cameras mount.Cons:..." Read more
"It does work on A mount glass. I just wish it would not as bulky as it is...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the adapter. They say that the autofocus is very fast and accurate. Some say that it solved their slow jerky focus problems and that it responds immediately.
"...In daylight, it's quick and reasonably precise, assuming you pick a good spot to focus on...." Read more
"...'s why I bought two minolta lenses to use with the LAEA4, the autofocus is fast enough in most situations...." Read more
"...AF is fast and accurate. I am using DMF with the lens and the adapter does not limit any functionality...." Read more
"...It's fine. A little slow by today's standard...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the adapter. They mention that the photos look great, sharp, and vibrant. Some say that the adaptor is well designed and does not blur photos.
"...They really are THAT saturated and vibrant; if it's wrong, you're not getting it out in post.But back to the adapter (I apologize)...." Read more
"...It worked. Photos were fine. Not blurry. But, the Sony rep. for my area suggested I try the metabones adapter that he was using. I tried it...." Read more
"...So far no issues and photos look great. It does add some bulk to it but its expected since you are adding and adapter between you camera and lense...." Read more
"...Image quality is okay but in the end the e-mount lens does better...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the auto focus of the camera. Some mention that it does allow the camera to auto focus very well, fast, and just works. However, others say that it stops focusing and hunts back and forth, is very inconsistent, and unsure of the continuous autofocus. They also say that the eye focus feature and a few other features are lost.
"...It has a screw-drive so that it can auto focus the Minolta lenses. As I understand it, the LA-EA3 does not...." Read more
"I had high hopes for this but the auto focus was so slow I had to return it. Disappointing" Read more
"This adapter works exceptionally well. The autofocus is much quicker and accurate than I had expected...." Read more
"...Meh, not a big deal.The auto-focus is contrast detection based (identical to the first generation A99 auto-focus).It's fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the lens. Some mention it's well worth the money, saves them money and equipment, and is a great investment. Others say it'd be a valuable piece of photography equipment.
"...Just save me a lot of money and equipment...." Read more
"...At $400 (heck, even at $150), the price add-on isn't worth it...." Read more
"...It allows me to use a lot of old, inexpensive lenses to take great photos.I am happy I picked this up." Read more
"...Cost is a little costly. Sony could have made it more affordable for all of its loyal Sony A-mount costumer that bought their lens in the past...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the camera. Some mention that it works great, is well built, and uses high quality lenses, while others say that it's fragile and very fragile. The mirror is made of thin, vulnerable plastic instead of more rugged glass. It sounds like something may break and the STL membrane on the rear side is extremely delicate. The camera has been re-sold with obvious damage.
"...I got some beautiful, high quality Minolta lenses used.The natural progression then was to use them on my Sony A6500...." Read more
"...Cautiously recommend for certain shooters, but due to the mechanical scariness, highly recommend extended service for it as well; it just doesn't..." Read more
"...Light and strong...." Read more
"...The mirror is also delicate. It only has 15 phase detect points...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the lens. Some mention that it's light and easy to carry and use, while others say that it adds weight to the camera.
"...It's light, it doesn't take up much bag room, works on HUNDREDS of lenses, and for the right person, is a source of great options and creative..." Read more
"...I it a little bulky but all the features on the A-mount lens work great. They mounting hole helps take the stress off the camera body e-mount...." Read more
"...The unit itself is not really that bulky as other reviewers have said it is. It does allow for fast autofocus and it does have a tripod mount...." Read more
"...The Minolta lenses are plenty sharp.Cons - It is a little bit bulky. It makes using a battery grip impractical...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
The natural progression then was to use them on my Sony A6500. This adapter is exactly what I needed to do that.
It has a screw-drive so that it can auto focus the Minolta lenses. As I understand it, the LA-EA3 does not.
I tested this out with my Minolta AF 85mm lens and compared it to my Sony 85mm lens. There is certainly more hunting (attempting to acquire focus) using the Minolta lens and there are less autofocus points when using this adapter and adapted lenses. Other than those minor issues, which are to be expected I suppose, this adapter is a great addition to my camera. It allows me to use a lot of old, inexpensive lenses to take great photos.
I am happy I picked this up.
This adapter has an autofocus sensor and screw drive motor in one housing. Keep in mind that takes the place your normal camera autofocus system, so you will not have the same speed and number of points as a native lens.
This is due to the fact that older, non-SSM lenses did not have an internal motor and required a motor on the camera (or in this case, the adapter) to move the internal parts for focusing. Works well enough for older glass, but is not the best option for SSM lenses since it limits the number of AF points on any lens mounted.
Now what about the LA-EA3? This is meant for SSM type lenses (usually the higher end A-Mount lenses) that have internal motors built in. If you mount an SSM on the LA-EA3, it allows the camera to completely drive the AF, and you get all of the features that available on your camera body, including face AF, that will perform nearly as well as a native E-Mount lens.
I have both adapters since I have both screw-driven and SSM lenses. As with any photography, keep in mind what you are shooting and what the best setup is and you won't be disappointed. Most complaints I have seen are due to simply lack of research.
So you know I'm not a Sony fanbois (strictly speaking), I'll start with the cons:
It works, but it's NOISY (and this is coming from a guy who doesn't mind the a7R shutter), and although it adds Phase Detection, in anything less than good light, it's slow. (Sorry, Sony - but I have 30 years invested in this gear, and it's just not quick or precise). NOWHERE near the AF speed (or accuracy) of the same lens on the A77 or 99 (and with the FEZ551.8 it's very capable, *amazing, actually, with EyeFocus* so it isn't the body).
The screw drive lenses (28-85/3.5, 70-210/4, 16-50/2.8, 17-70/2.8, 50/1.4, 50/1.7, 90/2.8, 105/2.8, 135/2.8, 10-20/4.5) all have varying degrees of mechanical NOISE - I mean like very clear clicking and muted banging/slamming of gears. as if there's slack space between the drive pinion and the corresponding connector in the lens. It actually scared me a little - it sounds like something may break - seriously. It's the worst in marginal light when the system has to hunt a little - it clicks and clunks like anti-lock brakes in a panic stop on a snowy road, and vibrates like that too.
In daylight, it's quick and reasonably precise, assuming you pick a good spot to focus on. If you accidentally spot focus on a shadow, however, it often sends the macro capable lenses (105/2.8 especially) into a fuzzy seeking loop that will cost you shots - I personally guarantee it. I've taken to just hitting the MF button, rack in by hand close to where it should be and then re-engage it; otherwise it hunts itself to a stall, and the a7R battery just isn't up to that task too often if you're working.
And yes, it sucks the battery down faster, but that should be obvious to anyone mounting a mechanically focused lens on an electronically focusing body. I always have 3 spare batteries in pockets or straps, so I don't mind, but you might.
The last con is the EXTREMELY delicate STL membrane on the rear side. It can not be cleaned outside of a technical facility, and I got one first from warehouse deals that someone had tried to clean themselves (apparently with a chainsaw and a hammer) that would NOT produce a sharp image. The film is fine as frog hair, so even canned air could be devastating. The front opening is less sensitive, but still - be careful. I would never - never - never expose the rear port (camera side) outside in ANY wind or even inside if there was any possibility of dust attaching itself to that surface.
Now the pros:
It fits. Right, tight and solid. It has a screw socket for mounting on a tripod (but not on a larger than small quick plate). It's light, it doesn't take up much bag room, works on HUNDREDS of lenses, and for the right person, is a source of great options and creative latitude.
Nobody now makes lenses with the color of the 70's-90's Minolta glass. When all the old Minolta glass is gone, it will be a sad, sad day for me, personally, because I absolutely LOVE the feel of many of those old lenses. Newer glass is technically sharper in many cases, and Zeiss has it's unbelievably 3D 'pop', but for rich, mesmerizing saturation and rendition of color, nothing made today matches the old Minoltas. To be able to put the 'beer cans', which I have lovingly guarded for decades, on a 36mp sensor with no AA is borderline sinfully delightful.
You haven't seen the best images those old lenses can produce, and you haven't seen the colors possible from the new full frame E mounts until you strap the two together on a sunny day with some fluffy shade makers floating around. Add a CPL and the images, literally, have otherworldly potential if you know what you're doing. With the camera set to all flat response, the depth and vibrance of reds and greens are impossible to duplicate any other way outside of some deftly built PS layers. In fact, if you want the images to LOOK believable, you may have to reduce vibrance and saturation in post; in many situations, the files OOC look over-shopped and "too" color-rich. Get your white balance set wrong, and it's off to crazy town if there are people in the shot. They really are THAT saturated and vibrant; if it's wrong, you're not getting it out in post.
But back to the adapter (I apologize). IF you already have a bag or two full of older lenses, it's a must-have, and gobs of fun / nostalgic magic wand. If you don't, or only have a couple, keep your old body and your money (and wait). The a7/a7R is a great enough platform that eventually, there will be FANTASTIC glass, and once the 3rd parties start building for it, it's REALLY going to take off, not to mention the fact that it will knock Sony's giraffe-knob prices down a peg or two.
Cautiously recommend for certain shooters, but due to the mechanical scariness, highly recommend extended service for it as well; it just doesn't appear to be robust enough to do it's job indefinitely.
I decided to do some consolidation and wanted to see if I can combine some professional work with mirrorless camera, so I decided to try the Sony A7.
A7 blew away my expectation, but the lens system is severely lacking.
As professionals know, it's not the camera, it's the lens [and sometimes, the photographer]. Having functional useful lens for the job at hand is the most crucial element of photography. There were lenses that I used for over 10+ years, while many bodies had came and gone.
That is to say, lenses are important. And that's why I bought two minolta lenses to use with the LAEA4, the autofocus is fast enough in most situations. The adapter is kind of clunky, but at least it works very well.
If you are looking for lenses to fill the super gap Sony leaves behind [come on Sony, no matter how many bodies you make, you can't be a real player until you make good lenses that cover the jobs], this allows you to use the alpha and minolta mount lenses.
Highly recommended if you are looking to shoot some jobs with the Sony camera but can't find the right lenses from just the Sony line up.
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The adapter is hit-and-miss with other brands such as Sigma or Tamron.
One will need to do some research before using other brands.