Has anyone used the Sony version on a NEX-7 with LA-EA2 adapter? I would like to know who good the OS is for hand-held outdoor use and how fast is AF?
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Used on an African safari. Spectacular results since you are only using the center of the lens on an APC camera.
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I have had no experience with the a77 But it works very well with my nex7 which uses the same hot shoe
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Cindy,I purchased an EA1 adapter and returned it. Although it was a nicely constructed adapter it caused me to loose 1F stop from an already slow lense and it did not carry forth full auto focus capabilities, only auto exposure. I'm still searching for better options. These appear to be the differences:AE1- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto exposure but no or limited auto focus. AE2- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto focus, auto exposure w/ transluecent mirror.AE3- Same as AE1 but updated model.AE4- Same as AE2 but updated modelIf you really want an EA 1 or 2 there are other internet suppliers that still have these in stock. Cindy,I purchased an EA1 adapter and returned it. Although it was a nicely constructed adapter it caused me to loose 1F stop from an already slow lense and it did not carry forth full auto focus capabilities, only auto exposure. I'm still searching for better options. These appear to be the differences:AE1- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto exposure but no or limited auto focus. AE2- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto focus, auto exposure w/ transluecent mirror.AE3- Same as AE1 but updated model.AE4- Same as AE2 but... » Read More Cindy,I purchased an EA1 adapter and returned it. Although it was a nicely constructed adapter it caused me to loose 1F stop from an already slow lense and it did not carry forth full auto focus capabilities, only auto exposure. I'm still searching for better options. These appear to be the differences:AE1- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto exposure but no or limited auto focus. AE2- Converts Sony A/ Minolta mount to E mount. Auto focus, auto exposure w/ transluecent mirror.AE3- Same as AE1 but updated model.AE4- Same as AE2 but updated modelIf you really want an EA 1 or 2 there are other internet suppliers that still have these in stock. « Show Less
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I have the same Sony Nex5 and this len works as a charm. Just to make sure, this is a prime len, so there is not zoom on it, how ever the F value is pretty better than the stock (at least in my case) 18-55mm len
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Sigma also makes compatible and good but much less expensive e mount lenses for the NEX / alpha cameras. Worth a look. I think those are called DN lenses. Also if you have an old film camera like ones that take Canon FD lenses, you can buy an inexpensive adapter top use those old lenses on the a6000 in manual focus mode using the focus peaking assistance. Let's you save money and get great old fast (f1.8 to f2.8 range) glass for your camera that would cost $600-9000 in a Sony mount.
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recvd my nex5n a few wks ago,haven't tried video about the clicking sound though it doesn't matter to me, i have sony a55 for when i need it but so far I didn't use it too. If I want movies I'll buy a camcorder. all I'm interested a go around convience,which the the 5n has,and acording to the reviews. I'm thinking of the evf and wondering if it's worth the price. Lens adapter,forget about it.already have the a55 and my various lens,it's just defeating it's purpose. so again is the evf worth the dough. I'd like to hear from users.
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I use one of these with my NEX-7 camera. It provides compatible autofocus directly from the body (NOT manual). I have the first version of these, and while it does work, the autofocus is very slow (but works!). Maybe this newer version is better.
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Yes, I have this lens and the NEX-7 and it works fine. Make sure you have the latest Sony firmware update for the NEX-7 for optimal performance. The lens is a retractable style, in that it extends when the camera is turned on and retracts when the camera is turned off. The firmware update makes the lens retract much quicker when the camera is turned off.
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The one I own is the proprietary shoe for Sony, so I needed an adapter to use on my nex 6. Didn't know this when I ordered either as Amazon said compatible with the nex6. Nice unit all the same.
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You can use A-mount lenses like this one on your NEX camera with an adapter. The Sony LAEA1 adapter will work but it is my understanding that auto-focus does not work with the LAEA1 adapter. Though when I read some of the reviews some say it does auto-focus but it is painfully slow. So you'd probably have to manual focus with this lens and the LAEA1 adapter on the NEX cameras. There is also the LAEA2 adapter which allows the lens to auto-focus on the NEX camera by having the translucent mirror in the adapter. You'd probably just be better off just getting the SEL 35mm 1.8 lens or SEL 30mm 3.5 lens.
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The SAL18135 lens is an A-mount lens, while the NEX 6 has an E mount. You would need an E-mount to A-mount adapter, such as the Sony LA-EA4 adapter or LA-EA3 adapter. Check the features of both adapters (the LA-EA4 gives autofocus, but costs more, both take A-mount lenses).
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I don't know whether it will work with the NEX7 or not. I have a Quantaray QB-350A flash which I want to use off-camera with my Sony A-100 and my A-57. I have tried it with this SMDV (SAFE SYNC) hot shoe converter and also with several others. It does not work with any of them. I don't know if there may be a voltage incompatibility or what's wrong. It does work well with my old film cameras. The only other flash I have is dedicated to the Sony hot shoe on the camera, and it works fine on both cameras. So, I don't think my problem is the SMDV hot shoe. It may work for you depending on what flash you use it with. I don't know whether it will work with the NEX7 or not. I have a Quantaray QB-350A flash which I want to use off-camera with my Sony A-100 and my A-57. I have tried it with this SMDV (SAFE SYNC) hot shoe converter and also with several others. It does not work with any of them. I don't know if there may be a voltage incompatibility or what's wrong. It does work well with my old film cameras. The only other flash I have is dedicated to the Sony hot shoe on the camera, and it works fine on both cameras. So, I don't think my problem is the SMDV hot shoe. It may work for you depending on what... » Read More I don't know whether it will work with the NEX7 or not. I have a Quantaray QB-350A flash which I want to use off-camera with my Sony A-100 and my A-57. I have tried it with this SMDV (SAFE SYNC) hot shoe converter and also with several others. It does not work with any of them. I don't know if there may be a voltage incompatibility or what's wrong. It does work well with my old film cameras. The only other flash I have is dedicated to the Sony hot shoe on the camera, and it works fine on both cameras. So, I don't think my problem is the SMDV hot shoe. It may work for you depending on what flash you use it with. « Show Less
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The Sony 50mm 1.4 is an A mount (the A7 is an E mount) so will fit on it only with an adapter (LA-EA3 or LA-EA4). So just get an adapter and you're golden! I'd recommend the LA-EA4 as it has a built-in AF motor, aperture-drive mechanism and Translucent Mirror Technology to enable continuous phase-detection AF. Enjoy!
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works great, and you have the full frame lense when you go to buy the A7R, consider the Sony E 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS as this lens is close in performance, smaller lighter,more zoom range! Most of all easy to carry. I find myself using this lense most of the time as the bulk of the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 kills the easy handling of the Nex body size. However I am having problems with the lense connection to camera blackout issue.photos --- http://www.laosgpsmap.com/ho-chi-minh-trail-laos/
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I replaced my Canon 60d and smaller Sony A55 with an Olympus E-P3. I've owned several intro/mid-level dSLRs, and I would say the E-P3 was my favorite camera of all time. My pictures were amazing, it was fast, and best of all was that it was truly portable - perfect for my hiking trips. Were you mainly using the camera in auto mode? I always used it in manual, so can't really tell you how good or bad the camera did in 'A' mode - but in manual mode it was nearly perfect. The lenses you use may also play a role. My favorite lens of all time had been (maybe still is) the Canon 24-70mm lens, and I thought I would never find something that worked just as well, but I came across the Panasonic 14-140mm lens, which is super amazing, and became my favorite and main lens for the E-P3. The lack of viewfinder was never an issue for me, since I used the VF-2 view finder by Olympus. Sure, I was never happy using the E-P3 without the viewfinder, so I kept it on most of the time. I did sell the E-P3 on Ebay soon after the OM-D was announced. I figured that if the E-P3 had become my favorite camera of all time, getting the OM-D would be a no brainer since the specs are better than the E-P3 and it included a built in viewfinder. I have used an NEX-5 (first gen) in the past, and I must say I hated that camera due to how hard it made to shoot in 'M' mode; however, Sony released the NEX-7, a nearly perfect camera targeted towards potential dSLR owners. Deciding between the NEX-7 and the OM-D is a challenge, and they each have their pluses and negatives; however, those looking to replace a dSLR for some trips, shouldn't consider anything other than the OM-D(m4/3) or NEX-7(e-mount) for the time being; although, I bet Panasonic has something in the works to compete with Sony and Olympus.
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I'm sorry that I can't give a reliable answer. I called Sony about it while I had the lens in my possession and was told that it didn't apply to my NEX-7. Sony Customer service was quite helpful. I suggest trying them. Unless there is new stock at Amazon, my understanding is that you will likely have to send the lens to Sony for upgrade if yours is not the NEX-7 model.
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The Sony adapter will allow a MINOLTA or SONY A-mount (note>>"A" mount) lens to be attached to an E-mount Sony camera. The NEX is an E-mount camera. One can, however, purchase a simpler adapter ($10-20) which will allow a Nikon lens to be fitted to the NEX camera. YOU WILL NOT HAVE AUTO FOCUS AND WILL NOT HAVE AUTO CONTROL OF THE APERTURE. I presently have a old Nikon lens on my NEX-7 (not an expensive Nikkor).