The LA-EA5 is a compact lens adapter with an elegant, cylindrical form factor that lets A-mount-lens users take advantage of the outstanding AF performance provided by the latest E-mount camera bodies.
E-mount focal plane phase-detection AF for A-mount SSM and SAM lenses
This advanced adapter allows A-mount SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) and SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) lenses to be used with the latest E-mount camera bodies with full support for wide-area focal plane phase-detection AF1, including subject-recognition features such as Real-time Eye AF (human and animal), Real-time Tracking and more.
AF/AE tracking at up to 11 fps for SSM and SAM lenses
Used with the latest E-mount camera bodies, this advanced adapter makes A-mount SSM and SAM lenses compatible with the AF/AE tracking2 capability of E-mount bodies, even while shooting continuously at up to 11 fps3.
Accurate AF and AF/AE tracking for SSM, SAM and motorless lenses
The LA-EA5 supports all A-mount lenses4, including models such as the Sonnar T* 135 mm F1.8 ZA and Planar T* 85 mm F1.4 ZA that do not have internal motors. Full support is provided for focal plane phase-detection AF, Real-time Eye AF (human and animal), Real-time Tracking and continuous AF/AE tracking2 at up to 11 frames per second3.
Compact cylindrical design and comfortable operation
A newly developed compact AF drive unit and aperture drive unit are packaged in a sleek, high-performance cylindrical mount adapter. The adapter matches the diameter of the A-mount so that nothing protrudes from the bottom of the mount when used on a compact E-mount body, ensuring comfortable hold and operation even when the camera is mounted on a vertical grip.
1. Autofocus is not available during movie recording
2. For AE tracking, the aperture is fixed for the first frame while shutter speed and ISO are used for exposure adjustment.
3. Maximum fps is 10 fps with the α7R IV, α9, and α9 II, and 11 fps with the α6600. Continuous shooting speed may change depending on the attached lens.
4. Smooth Transition Focus lenses are manual focus only. Teleconverters are not supported.
